Real Estate

U.S. new-home sales jump 5.4 percent in July

A sold sign is displayed outside a new home under construction in Mechanicsville, Va.Steve Helber/Associated Press file photo The Commerce…

August 29, 2015

Business

Make room if you’re sharing a bathroom

The Veris F-digital controller lets individuals activate pre-set water temperatures on bathroom sinks using their fingertips. The controller can make…

August 29, 2015

Business

Why millennials shouldn’t rush into homeownership

Now some economists say that may turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Young people might end up more…

August 29, 2015

Business

Why Americans waiting longer than ever to buy first homes

Young Americans are waiting longer than ever to buy their first homes, and when they do buy a home, they…

August 29, 2015

Business

Local housing market shows strong numbers

Durango’s Rivergate Lofts overlook the Animas River. The Wells Group’s Don Ricedorff says his company has “fielded a number of…

August 22, 2015

Business

High school could spur new growth in Cortez

A new house under construction in the Southern Bluffs subdivision has a view of the new Montezuma-Cortez High School.Sam Green/Cortez…

August 22, 2015

Business

Single-family housing starts soar in July

A roofer works on a home under construction in the Briar Chapel community in Chapel Hill, N.C.Gerry Broome/Associated Press Housing…

August 22, 2015

Business

Trump empire had less luxurious beginning

The Coney Island complex, completed in 1964, was no luxury residence, either. It was a modest brown-brick development, seven sturdy,…

August 22, 2015

Business

U.S. homebuilder sentiment improves in August

Construction workers work on a new large apartment complex in Scottsdale, Ariz.Ross D. Franklin/Associated Press file photo The National Association…

August 17, 2015

Business

Bank plans to sell delinquent home loans

The company is selling five pools consisting of nonperforming debt, loans that have been modified and resumed payment, and some…

August 8, 2015

Business

Throw blankets are inexpensive way to give home cozy feel

blankets ideal for fall makeovers

August 8, 2015

Business

Building-code changes will encourage efficiency

Durango, La Plata County looking to adopt 2009 energy standards

August 8, 2015

Business

Welcome to the far-out exurbs

Erica Luna and her husband, Jesse Moncayo, are commuting almost four hours a day from their jobs in the San…

August 8, 2015

Business

Leveraging can help real estate investors boost their profits

How does it work? Most commonly in real estate, investors borrow money on a property and commit to a mortgage…

August 8, 2015

Business

As America has grown, so have our homes

Single-family homes have evolved in many ways over the past 400 years, but the biggest change is that Americans today…

August 8, 2015

Business

Can U.S. housing industry’s comeback endure? The outlook dims

The sizzling U.S. housing market is beginning to show some signs of burning out. Real estate officials report the number…

August 1, 2015

Business

‘Breaking Bad’ homes for sale; meth labs not included

The 3,500-square-foot home in Albuquerque’s Country Club area was used in AMC’s TV series “Breaking Bad” and is for sale.Russell…

August 1, 2015

Business

Pending home sales index falls in June

The housing market took another step back Wednesday when the National Association of Realtors reported that pending sales dropped in…

August 1, 2015

Business

Boomers, millennials vie for limited rentals

Attorney Mike Abelson of Bethesda, Md., is one of many baby boomers who are deciding it’s easier to rent rather…

August 1, 2015

Business

California décor comes in many styles

Designer Kim Myles uses colors and finishes in her designs that reflect light. The winner of HGTV’s “Design Star” says…

August 1, 2015

Business

Rental prices rise 4.3 percent in June

Rental prices are rising in most cities around the country, although prices are dipping in some areas where new apartment…

August 1, 2015

Regional News

Home auctions a luxury

High-end properties are going on the block

August 1, 2015

Nation & World

Strong home sales, limited supply lift U.S. home prices in May

Home prices continued to increase in May although the rate of homeownership rate in the United States is continuing to…

July 28, 2015

Local News

Durango’s condo loophole closed

Single-family neighborhoods preserved after new moratorium

July 28, 2015

Business

‘How much house can I get there?’

Plata County hits record median at $350,000

July 25, 2015

Business

Here’s some cool tips for homes

Homeowners can use these ideas to avoid air conditioning

July 25, 2015

Business

Sales of existing homes hit 8-year high

Realtor Stephan Marshall, top, shows a home to potential buyer Sasha Martinez in Pacifica, Calif. Home sales have hit an…

July 25, 2015

Business

Montezuma home sales up this summer

Network reports 6 percent increase in county in 2015

July 25, 2015

Business

Home Depot offers $1.6B for supply company

Home Depot wants to move further into online sales and installation services. Last week, it announced plans to purchase Interline…

July 25, 2015

Business

Tight supply of new homes puts damper on June sales

New-home sales dropped in June, suggesting that the real estate market could be cooling off.Mark Humphrey/Associated Press The Commerce Department…

July 25, 2015