Real Estate

Real-estate fund investors worry about rates

Construction continues on a project in Pittsburgh. The threat of rising interest rates is raising real fears about real-estate mutual…

November 15, 2014

Business

More homes being sold at foreclosure auctions

In October alone, nearly 60,000 of those homes were scheduled to be auctioned off by several banks, up 24 percent…

November 15, 2014

Business

Latest light styles can jazz up holidays

technology lets families brighten holidays

November 15, 2014

On Real Estate

With real estate on the Net, why use a broker?

This increase may be contrary to the assumption that the Internet would replace agents in the process of buying or…

November 15, 2014

Local News

Private preservation

Landowners help to fight sprawl, receive tax credits

November 9, 2014

Business

Stop, drop and roll

Preventative measures to keep your home safe this winter

November 8, 2014

On Real Estate

What exactly does the seller have to fix?

The term often prompts the buyer to ask – what is wrong with the property? The fact is that the…

November 8, 2014

Business

U.S. construction spending down in September

Construction cranes are silhouetted against the early morning sky as work continues on Smithsonian’s new National Museum of African American…

November 8, 2014

Business

In Bayfield, affordability remains key

Transactions steady in Bayfield market

November 1, 2014

Business

Is now the time to refinance mortgage?

A plunge in mortgage rates in October raised an urgent question for millions of Americans: Is this a good time…

November 1, 2014

On Real Estate

Homeowners need to address mold in home

While it is a serious home condition to alleviate, there are many misconceptions. Understanding the mold found in our area,…

November 1, 2014

Business

U.S. homeownership rate slips

The share of Americans who own their homes was 64.4 percent in the third quarter, down from 64.7 percent in…

November 1, 2014

Business

Judging your neighborhood’s identity

Younger buyers today are often looking for homes close to downtown

October 25, 2014

On Real Estate

Is local housing inventory low? It depends

A low inventory real-estate market usually means a greater demand for what inventory is available. However, low inventory is usually…

October 25, 2014

Business

Rural areas overlooked in subprime debacle

Ohio’s U.S. senators want big banks to help hard-hit areas

October 25, 2014

Business

New-home sales up slightly in September

Signs welcome visitors to a model home at a housing development in Zelienople, Pa. The Commerce Department reported that new-home…

October 24, 2014

Local News

Local real estate broker honored in state convention

The Gus Williams Colorado Young Professional Network Realtor of the year award was given to Denise Storm of RE/MAX Pinnacle…

October 22, 2014

Business

U.S. existing home sales rise in September

A “For Sale” sign is posted on a home in Monterey Park, Calif. The National Association of Realtors Tuesday said…

October 21, 2014

Business

Growing subdivisions pace Durango building

Edgemont Highlands, Three Springs, see busy 2014

October 18, 2014

Business

To refinance your mortgages or not?

Despite favorable rates, many who qualify are sitting on the sidelines

October 18, 2014

Business

Who’s got a home? You may be surprised

Homeownership not necessarily tied to income

October 18, 2014

Business

Can you go solar? Leases, loans help

make systems affordable for many

October 18, 2014

Business

U.S. builders grow less confident about sales

Construction crews work on a home in the Brunswick Forest neighborhood in Leland, N.C.Mike Spencer/The Star-News The National Association of…

October 18, 2014

Business

Items can provide critter comforts

Folding steps like these help ease the transport of elderly pets and can be conveniently stored at home or in…

October 18, 2014

Business

Quoth the raven, ‘Happy Halloween’

Retailers offer plenty of scary holiday options for home

October 18, 2014

On Real Estate

Home values continue to appreciate

The previous high was in 2006, reaching $335,000 for all residential real estate in La Plata County, and the new…

October 18, 2014

Local News

Real estate sales slow, prices rise

inventory results in sluggish transactions

October 15, 2014

Business

U.S. home prices up 6.4% in August

gains helping boost affordability

October 11, 2014

Business

Homebuilders offer freebies as markets cool

Builders in Phoenix and areas from Sacramento, California, to Orlando, Florida, are sweetening offers as sales slow in some of…

October 11, 2014

On Real Estate

Qualifying for a mortgage loan may be harder

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald – DURANGO, CO- 08/04/14 – Mike and Judy Malone If Bernanke can’t refinance and President Barack Obama…

October 11, 2014