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Nation & World Briefs
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Nation & World Briefs

December 26, 2014

LOS ANGELES – While tens of thousands of immigrants living in the country illegally are gearing up to apply for a long-sought driver’s license in California starting Jan. 2, others…

New program eases down payment rules
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New program eases down payment rules

December 20, 2014

Pam Moore, deputy director of the Regional Housing Alliance in Durango, watches as Justin and Mikquel Matherson sign mortgage papers for their new home in the Forest Lakes subdivision. With…

Greeley downtown spaces are nearly full
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Greeley downtown spaces are nearly full

December 20, 2014

A woman window shops in downtown Greeley. The downtown area is experiencing a renaissance has more businesses open up in the central city. The downtown area now just has three…

Redesigning shelves can remake a room
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Redesigning shelves can remake a room

December 20, 2014

Just as fashion accessories can have a big impact on an outfit, the items you display on shelves and tables can have a powerful effect on the style of any…

Filling in Durango
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Filling in Durango

December 16, 2014

construction drifts toward downtown area, land is becoming scarce, lots becoming more expensive

La Plata Home Fund receives $10,000 award
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La Plata Home Fund receives $10,000 award

December 16, 2014

Iverson The award was created in honor of the Finance Authorities’ 40th anniversary to recognize Colorado nonprofits whose work align with the mission of supporting affordable homeownership, developing or preserving…

Homebuyers  can put less money down
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Homebuyers can put less money down

December 13, 2014

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are providing multiple options to help lenders serve credit-worthy borrowers. “In support of ongoing efforts to expand access to credit and support sustainable homeownership, Fannie…

The power of an HOA
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The power of an HOA

December 6, 2014

For some, HOAs are a godsend. While others scowl and say they infringe on their rights. Whatever a buyer’s feelings, it’s difficult to buy a house in a desirable subdivision…

Workers face housing crunch
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Workers face housing crunch

December 6, 2014

With Telluride in its busiest time of the year, the town’s largest employer, Telluride Ski Resort, is buying and leasing private homes to provide housing for seasonal workers.Jim Mimiaga/Cortez Journal…

Home prices in U.S. up faster in October
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Home prices in U.S. up faster in October

December 6, 2014

Real estate data provider CoreLogic said prices increased 6.1 percent in October compared with 12 months earlier. That was up from September’s year-over-year increase of 5.6 percent. Still, home values…

Holiday wreaths get some new twists
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Holiday wreaths get some new twists

December 6, 2014

Each year, however, brings more and more inventive versions of wreaths. Regional variations have become common, often in unexpected materials: driftwood wreaths with shells and starfish, for example, or fiery…

Will immigration changes help housing?
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Will immigration changes help housing?

December 6, 2014

A group of Hispanic people watch a television broadcast of President Barack Obama’s speech on immigration in Los Angeles. Several experts are saying that America’s Hispanic population will play an…

Housing affordability worsens in big cities
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Housing affordability worsens in big cities

December 5, 2014

But all that aside, many people living in large cities couldn’t afford to buy a house even if they wanted to. A household earning the median income only can afford…

U.S. homebuilders grow more confident
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U.S. homebuilders grow more confident

November 29, 2014

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo index rose to 58 this month, up from 54 in October. That puts the index just short of September’s reading of 59, which…

Holiday décor goes from vintage to chic
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Holiday décor goes from vintage to chic

November 29, 2014

A look at the trends you’ll see at stores: Christmas past The 1920s inspire a lot of holiday décor, with West Elm offering glittery Art Deco letter ornaments and star…

U.S. home construction dips slightly in October
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U.S. home construction dips slightly in October

November 29, 2014

Construction continues on a boutique apartment building on the southeast corner of Florida Ave. and 14th Street NW, in Washington.Pablo Martinez Monsvais/Associated Press file photo Builders started construction at a…

Want to sell? Consider listing in wintertime
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Want to sell? Consider listing in wintertime

November 29, 2014

You might think that it would be harder to sell your home in the winter than summer, but there are several real advantages to putting your home on the market…

Solar living
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Solar living

November 22, 2014

powered homes provide energy efficiency, jobs