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Is investment property the right choice for you?
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Is investment property the right choice for you?

May 17, 2014

Now that we are on the other side of the Great Recession, property values and interest rates, though beginning to creep up, still are historically low. With the current environment,…

The good and the bad in streaming sticks
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The good and the bad in streaming sticks

May 17, 2014

Streaming stick devices aren’t as versatile as more expensive video streaming devices, but they do the job if cost or space is an issue users. From left are Google Chromecast,…

Don’t let your financial reports cause confusion
What's Up Downtown

Don’t let your financial reports cause confusion

May 12, 2014

It turned out problems were related to the patient revenue report. Each partner understood it differently. The term “revenue” refers to billings – the amount charged for services performed. The…

Business Briefs
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Business Briefs

May 12, 2014

Bennetdu1-i-syn The Southwest Colorado Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. May 29 at The Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave. The…

Applicants, bosses both blamed as jobs go unfilled
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Applicants, bosses both blamed as jobs go unfilled

May 12, 2014

Portland-Ore.-based Vacasa’s chief strategy officer Scott Breon asked applicants for a marketing position to perform a simple task: Design a sales flier showing why they’re the best one for the…

Weaker sales slowed U.S. home price gains in March
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Weaker sales slowed U.S. home price gains in March

May 10, 2014

Economists are predicting that existing home sales will barely rise from last year’s 5.1 million. Real estate data provider CoreLogic says home prices, however, rose 11.1 percent in March.John Raoux/Associated…

Revamp, refurbish and remodel to reap the rewards
On Real Estate

Revamp, refurbish and remodel to reap the rewards

May 10, 2014

Some standards apply across the country; others are more pertinent to the Durango area. Here, we see significant remodeling and renovation in many older neighborhoods, including Riverview, Crestview and the…

Looking for new frontiers  in investing?
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Looking for new frontiers in investing?

May 10, 2014

Trading in such markets is more difficult, and the threat of big losses is higher. But proponents of so-called frontier markets say they are where Brazil, China, India and other…

Apps can help moms-to-be track baby
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Apps can help moms-to-be track baby

May 10, 2014

WebMD’s Pregnancy app offers a pregnancy calendar and weekly illustrations showing the development of your baby.WebMD/Associated Press Now, baby No. 2 is on the way, and times have changed. With…

A little well-deserved R&R
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A little well-deserved R&R

May 7, 2014

Clarence Abeyta, who is retiring after 30 years with City Market, gives Jeani Poe, a friend and north City Market customer, a hug goodbye Thursday afternoon during Abeyta’s final shift.JENNAYE…

Business Briefs
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Business Briefs

May 5, 2014

Claudia Williams, RE/MAX Pinnacle, has been awarded the certified negotiation expert designation. Williams completed one of the top designation courses in real estate taught nationally by the Real Estate Negotiation…

Hey, folks, city needs your elbow grease
What's Up Downtown

Hey, folks, city needs your elbow grease

May 5, 2014

The summertime maintenance routines of shopkeepers may include collecting trash, storefront sidewalk sweeping and window and awning cleaning, but winter weather and seasonal doldrums tend to keep people indoors. City…