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Number of new real estate agents is rising

As the housing market goes up, up, up, so does the number of people who hope to ride the wave.…

June 13, 2014

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Massachusetts sues Fannie, Freddie over foreclosure law

The law seeks to ease the way for buyback programs, which are aimed at reducing the debt of the homeowner…

June 13, 2014

Business

No color is too bold for décor, designers say

But what if you’re a fan of vivid orange, lime green or a luscious shade of lavender? These colors can…

June 13, 2014

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New homes near cities too pricey for many

The Phoenix lawyer moved downtown a few months ago into a new $389,000 home with a warehouse-style floor plan, a…

June 13, 2014

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How to avoid paying too much for a new home

Selecting a broker who specializes in working with buyers and has extensive knowledge, experience and negotiation skills will put you…

June 13, 2014

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Energy-efficiency could be within your means

Sustainable homes growing popular with homebuilders, buyers

June 6, 2014

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Understanding pre-qualification and pre-approval

However, understanding further details may aid the process of buying a home. Primarily, many get confused between “pre-qualification” and “pre-approval.”…

June 6, 2014

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$1 million land transaction closes

Discount Tire to open store near Walmart

May 31, 2014

Business

Home decor inspired by creepy crawlies

And that includes the creepy crawlies: From snakes’ skins to the intricate physiology of the smallest bug, we can’t help…

May 31, 2014

Business

U.S. home prices rise at slower rate in March

Home prices are slowing as more housing is growing less affordable for more Americans. Still, home prices were up in…

May 31, 2014

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Home equity loans pick up, but slowly

“Housing isn’t providing the same juice to consumer spending,” says Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody’s Analytics. Outstanding balances on…

May 31, 2014

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Real estate agent’s drone offers bird’s-eye view

Machine works well for high-end properties, Realtor says

May 31, 2014

On Real Estate

Setting price determined by variety of factors

Homes are filled with memories and generally have been tailored to fit the owner’s tastes and styles. There might be…

May 31, 2014

On Real Estate

Tips to help move slow-moving home

the Pueblo Chieftan Like the U.S. economy as a whole, the real estate market is supposed to be recovering. And…

May 30, 2014

On Real Estate

If you’re looking to buy, time is not on your side

du1-i-syn The price will be in the form of a higher payment for the same house or the same payment…

May 24, 2014

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FICO score a measure of creditworthiness

First introduced in 1989 by Fair, Isaac and Company, the system was designed to create consumer credit scores using information…

May 24, 2014

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Middle class getting priced out

Housing affordability worsening

May 24, 2014

Business

Home accessories get glam makeover

We’re seeing lots of metallic paint, tweaked shapes and polished finishes. The resulting art and furniture pieces can be as…

May 24, 2014

Business

U.S. home sales rose 1.3 percent in April

The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that sales rose 1.3 percent from March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate…

May 24, 2014

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Bathroom grab bars get stylish, blend in

consider aids ‘essential’ or ‘desirable’

May 17, 2014

Business

Road to a home just got bumpier

Mortgage rules are stricter for self-employed

May 17, 2014

Business

Using IRAs for real estate investment

offering more loans

May 17, 2014

On Real Estate

Is investment property the right choice for you?

Now that we are on the other side of the Great Recession, property values and interest rates, though beginning to…

May 17, 2014

Business

Marijuana industry could boost warehouse demand

seeing price pressure on grow spaces

May 10, 2014

Business

Fixed rate or adjustable? Your choice

increasing as rates go up

May 10, 2014

Business

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

Economists are predicting that existing home sales will barely rise from last year’s 5.1 million. Real estate data provider CoreLogic…

May 10, 2014

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Revamp, refurbish and remodel to reap the rewards

Some standards apply across the country; others are more pertinent to the Durango area. Here, we see significant remodeling and…

May 10, 2014

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Producing premier design show a major undertaking

On the day before the four-day show opened late last month, much of Pier 94’s 130,000 square feet on the…

May 3, 2014

Business

Home price gains slow for 3rd consecutive month

The Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index rose 12.9 percent in February compared with 12 months earlier. While healthy,…

May 3, 2014

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Evaluating renting versus buying a home

Renting is usually the best option when relocating is a possibility or your housing needs are likely to change in…

May 3, 2014