Real Estate

Business

What’s for rent?

Finding a rental property can be tough – and expensive – in Durango

March 15, 2014

Business

Mortgage fraud a low priority for FBI

overstated enforcement effort, inquiry finds

March 15, 2014

Business

2 key senators agree on Fannie-Freddie overhaul

A fight is likely over a proposal to do away with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two government-controlled agencies that…

March 15, 2014

On Real Estate

Diversity of buyers drives local market

But, like other areas, Durango’s inventory is soft because of inactivity in building over the past several years, making the…

March 15, 2014

Business

U.S. home prices rose at solid pace in January

Home prices remain about 17 percent below their peak in April 2006, according to real estate data provider CoreLogic. Average…

March 8, 2014

Business

Expired tax credit costs homeowners

The Mortgage Debt Relief Act, which expired Jan. 1, allowed borrowers whose banks forgave unpaid loan amounts from a short…

March 8, 2014

Business

Knock it down, build it up

Downtown rebuilds, remodels gain steam

March 8, 2014

On Real Estate

In sellers market, seek help from qualified agent

As a seller, you do have choices and you may ask yourself, “Why use a real estate agent, when I…

March 8, 2014

Business

Dalton Ranch sold to investment company

club goes for $3.4 million

March 8, 2014

Business

Common winter hazard: Frozen pipes in home

This winter has been brutal for some Americans in the North, and freezing weather can mean costly plumbing repairs if…

March 8, 2014

Business

Lenders see write-off, ‘underwater’ homeowners face whopping tax bills

But the homeowners who receive the help will have to treat it as taxable income, resulting in whopping tax bills…

March 1, 2014

Business

Solid new-home sales lift hopes for strengthening housing market

January’s strong home sales numbers is being touted as a sign that home prices will continue to rise this year,…

March 1, 2014

Business

Downtown’s iconic Day House resurrected

Developer Mark Williamson renovates 1884 home

March 1, 2014

Business

Energy efficiency doesn’t always add value

comprehensive appraisals needed, advocates say

March 1, 2014

Business

Contracts to buy U.S. homes barely budged in January

The National Association of Realtors said Friday that its seasonally adjusted pending home sales index inched up 0.1 last month…

March 1, 2014

Local News

Are vacation rentals good for Durango?

splits residents

February 26, 2014

Local News

Hillcrest complex sells for $14.5M

California company buys 112 apartments near FLC

February 21, 2014

Business

A seller’s market

85 percent of county homes sold for less than $500K

February 4, 2014

Business

Average Durango rent approaching $1,000

vacancy rate, high demand driving up price

February 1, 2014

Local News

County home sales jump in 2013

Realtor says market healthiest it has been in 7 years

January 19, 2014

Local News

Purgatory wins subdivision approval

Townhomes, lodge planned at resort

January 6, 2014

Business

Fewer homes repossessed by lenders in October

The trend reflects a growing appetite among investors for buying homes before they exit the foreclosure process and end up…

November 16, 2013

Local News

Housing alliance fills gap

Program makes homeownership reality for qualifiers

November 5, 2013

Local News

Home sales strong in Durango area in third quarter

In-town homes have highest price climb

October 16, 2013

Business

Middle-class buyers see fewer affordable homes

Real estate tracker Trulia is reporting that homes are becoming less affordable for more middle-class buyers in many parts of…

October 12, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Speak out Tuesday against ADU proposal

3) The argument that we need affordable housing right downtown has no merit because Durango has a great public transportation…

October 12, 2013

Local News

Fee for fire-prone forest homes?

It’s one of governor’s task force’s many recommendations

September 29, 2013

Local News

Parade of Homes set as construction makes comeback

industry builds momentum as economy grows

September 23, 2013

Business

Plenty of homes for sale in county

Durango, it’s a seller’s market, local expert says

September 17, 2013

Local News

County’s median home prices show increase

Mountain-area condos continue to see declines in bottom line

July 16, 2013