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What hotels can teach us about home design

Loews launched a campaign of short how-to videos called “Loews Knows” to share tips from the hotel’s expert staff on…

April 16, 2016

Business

Trimble Spa seeking new investors

buyer stands to gain residential, commercial parcels

April 15, 2016

Business

Rent control spreads from pricey San Francisco to suburbs

But this year, the 77-year-old retired city gardener will be knocking on doors in Alameda to persuade voters of this…

April 9, 2016

Business

County real estate market is anything but uninteresting

Eric SchlosserThis quote is appropriate for this article as we review the housing market for the first quarter. On the…

April 9, 2016

Business

Durango area’s housing demand exceeding supply

estate forecast reflects low inventory

April 8, 2016

Business

Modular construction is an increasingly popular way to grow

“We would sleep downstairs and go upstairs to get ready for work,” Terry Jeng says. “We often talked about getting…

April 2, 2016

Business

Pay off your mortgage early and save thousands

To start, I’ll explain how the standard 30-year fixed mortgage works. A $300,000 mortgage with a 4 percent interest rate…

April 2, 2016

Business

Some home remodeling projects are better than others to add value

discuss best projects for adding value to a home

April 1, 2016

Business

U.S. home prices rise faster than incomes in January

The Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index rose 5.7 percent from a year earlier, a slight increase from the…

March 29, 2016

Business

Number of contracts to buy homes at highest point since July

A real estate sign sits in front of a house in Richardson, Texas.LM Otero/Associated Press The National Association of Realtors…

March 28, 2016

Business

Western U.S. homebuyers push up sales of new homes in February

A “Sold” sign sits in front of the foundation of a house under construction as workers discuss plans in Plano,…

March 26, 2016

Business

Make green your go-to color for spring décor

Tender pea shoots, that soft fuzziness on budding trees, a new lawn – there’s a palette of greens that herald…

March 26, 2016

Business

Moving options in Durango limited but keeping busy

In transient Durango, the moving season starts early and ends late, and locally owned options for movers are limited. “Historically…

March 25, 2016

Business

U.S. home sales slump in February; supply shortage hits market

The National Association of Realtors said Monday that sales of existing homes fell 7.1 percent last month to a seasonally…

March 21, 2016

Business

Appaloosa Trading Co. property up for sale

Endless possibilities available to right buyer

March 19, 2016

Business

More renters crowding into nation’s suburbs

Housing affordability is not just a problem for big-city residents anymore. A study by New York University’s Furman Center found…

March 12, 2016

Business

Americans’ home wealth recovers $7T

housing prices helping to offset plunge in stock prices

March 12, 2016

On Real Estate

Five home repairs you should do before spring arrives

Here’s a list of suggested items to check as the winter season comes to an end: Rain gutters. Oftentimes, after…

March 12, 2016

Business

Demolition of old Tamarron lodge begins

venue on the way for Glacier Club

March 11, 2016

Business

Builders finding ways to make homes stand up to Mother Nature’s fiercest outbursts

Although much attention has focused on green building practices, resilient-design strategies take the concept of building efficiently a step further…

March 5, 2016

Business

A local Realtor’s story: By the numbers

Bleger In 1979, I was born in Houston. A gallon of gasoline cost 86 cents, a brand new Toyota Corolla…

March 5, 2016

Business

Black is coming back in America’s kitchens

A transitional kitchen island or cart in black is a smart way to introduce the color without committing to more…

February 27, 2016

Business

The not-so-golden U.S. housing market

demand and prices are crimping sales

February 27, 2016

Business

Effects of vacation rental cap unclear

could reconsider inclusion of single-room rentals

February 26, 2016

Business

U.S. home sales climbed in January despite weaker economy

Home prices are rising across the United States as the number of properties on the market continues to fall, the…

February 23, 2016

Business

As wealthy Brazilians snap up Miami real estate, few benefit

A proliferation of luxury stores in Miami, such as this Fendi store, are serving wealthy Latin Americans fleeing financial and…

February 20, 2016

Business

Homebuilders in U.S. growing less confident

A man installs a roof on a new home under construction in Atlanta. Homebuilders are confident the market will continue…

February 20, 2016

On Real Estate

Changing times mean changing home trends

As an example, our aging population and the trend of adult children returning home are making separate master suites with…

February 20, 2016

Business

U.S. housing starts fall in notably cold and snowy January

A “For Sale” sign hangs in front of a home under construction in Atlanta.John Bazemore/Associated Press Housing starts slipped 3.8…

February 20, 2016

Local News

Owners of Francisco’s spar with city over veranda on building

Planners say facade has no historical significance

February 20, 2016