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U.S. homebuilding declined 6.5 percent in May
Workers continue construction on a housing plan in Zelienople, Pa. Housing starts are up 9.4 percent over the past 12 months, but most of that gain is in apartment construction.Keith…
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Denver City Council might toughen law on affordable housing
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock is one of many City Council members who would like to rework the city’s affordable housing ordinance.The Denver Post The plan also would give developers alternatives…
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Which remodeling projects are worth your money?
Even if you are not planning to sell your home anytime soon, it is an inevitable question when you consider remodeling: How much will this improvement add to the value…
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New-car complaints on the rise
Porsche, which makes the Porsche Cayman, had only 74 problems per 100 vehicles, based on owners’ complaints reported to J.D. Power. Porsche topped J.D. Powers’ list for the second year…
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Amazon Prime’s real value has little to do with shipping
Amazon offers many movies and TV shows for free to its Amazon Prime members, although it doesn’t offer its entire library of films and shows to members at no charge.Amazon.com/Associated…
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A Colorado company to watch: FastTrack
FastTrack is one of 50 Colorado businesses to win the award from among more than 1,200 nominees and 106 finalists. The program is supported by the Colorado Office of Economic…
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Rocky Mountain Insured has changed its name to Durango CoWest Insurance. Rocky Mountain Insured was purchased by Terrie Anstead and will continue to be an affiliate of CoWest Insurance Group.…
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U.S. CEOs more optimistic on hiring, sales this year
Marsha Lawson talks with a representative from CVS at the Cleveland Career Fair in Independence, Ohio, on Thursday. Optimism among chief executives of large U.S. companies has reached a two-year…
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Help your grad get a start on retirement
Parents can help their new graduates get a jump on their retirements by starting a mutual fund Roth IRA account that they can add to throughout their working careers.Mark Humphrey/Associated…
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Study finds resale value is worst for luxury cars
The Dodge Ram held its value better than other vehicles in a study done by CarGurus.com.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Pickup trucks, famous for their rugged construction, generally fair best when it…
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Number of new real estate agents is rising
As the housing market goes up, up, up, so does the number of people who hope to ride the wave. Schools like the Georgia Institute of Real Estate, where Dilbert…
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Massachusetts sues Fannie, Freddie over foreclosure law
The law seeks to ease the way for buyback programs, which are aimed at reducing the debt of the homeowner while saving the lender the cost of foreclosure and eviction.…
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No color is too bold for décor, designers say
But what if you’re a fan of vivid orange, lime green or a luscious shade of lavender? These colors can be tricky to use successfully in décor. But you don’t…
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New homes near cities too pricey for many
The Phoenix lawyer moved downtown a few months ago into a new $389,000 home with a warehouse-style floor plan, a Jacuzzi tub and kitchen counters made of Caesarstone quartz. His…
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How to avoid paying too much for a new home
Selecting a broker who specializes in working with buyers and has extensive knowledge, experience and negotiation skills will put you in position to get the best deal. The biggest mistake…
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First National Bank of Durango announces these new hires: Zoe Hessler is a new teller at the main branch. Hessler is from Durango and just graduated from Durango High School.…
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Does your spouse also need a job?
you scored a great Durango job; a new initiative helps your partner
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Does lighter necessarily mean better?
companies have a mandate to double gas mileage by 2025 deadline
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Drones being put to the test for uses on farms
Industry thinking this technology will be the next big thing
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For baby boomers, plan ahead for selling business
Why is that cause for alarm? Because, beginning in 2018, the youngest boomer will be age 54. Eight thousand boomers a day will turn 65 while only 4,000 Generation Xers…
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Wood, tech match up for Father’s Day
Items that have a blend of technology and wood can look more exquisite than plastic or metal when included in the construction correctly. I found three noteworthy products sure to…
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Americans cutting back on online shopping
A USA TODAY survey found that almost a quarter of Americans have at least temporarily stopped buying online because of security concerns. A full 24 percent of those surveyed said…
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Energy-efficiency could be within your means
Sustainable homes growing popular with homebuilders, buyers