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Existing home sales slump as high prices curb buying

Real estate experts are expecting home sales to rebound later this year because of the economy. The National Association of…

Home values point to a sharp wealth divide within U.S. cities

Technology companies have brought much wealth to San Francisco, with its expensive historical Victorian homes. But that wealth has also…

New home sales bounce back in October

New home sales dropped in the West in October, although they jumped 135.5 percent in the Northeast.Steve Helber/Associated Press file…

The risks of dipping into your retirement fund to pay for your house

Some consumers who haven’t yet been able to save the money for a downpayment may be tempted to raid their…

Business Briefs

The Durango KOA Holiday has earned the 2016 KOA President’s and Founder’s awards from Kampgrounds of America Inc. The awards…

Durango businesses look for strong seasonal sales

Maria’s Bookshop sees early shopping; Ski Barn open Thanksgiving for Purgatory skiers

Seeking tax dodge, Pfizer flees to Ireland

Drugmaker’s megamerger with Allergan sparks outcry

Texas all in on oil

Despite oil bust, state prepares more students for oil jobs

Mobile home park sales in Durango can be disheartening, expensive for tenants

In recent months, tenants in two of Durango’s major mobile home parks have had to consider the idea. Island Cove…

Housing construction slumps in October

Apartment construction fell in October, although economists say the jump in people moving into apartments could lead to further construction…

Rent hikes show signs of easing

Rental price increases may be slowing down in much of the country, according to real estate website Zillow. Zillow reported…

Think you want a tiny house? Businesses offer a tryout first

Their curiosity led them to the hills of New Hampshire, where a business that started at Harvard University rents out…

U.S. homebuilder sentiment slips in November

A builder works on the roof of a new home under construction in Wilmette, Ill.Nam Y. Huh/Associated Press file photo…

Business Briefs

The Durango Chamber of Commerce will host Tuesday Talk at 7:45 a.m. Dec. 1 at Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main…

Oil producers hungry for deals drool over west Texas ‘tiramisu’

Drilling in area could produce 40 percent rate of return

Robot keeps track of inventory for retail businesses

Scanning the aisles takes on a whole new meaning

Women’s Resource Center combating gender bias

Coaching helps eliminate reasons for bias during interviews

Private air service comes to Durango

offers alternative to airlines

Mixed views on Gold King/real estate correlation

brokers think the spill may be at least part of the puzzle

New reports show divided housing market

First-time buyers account for less than a third of the 5 million homes sold so far in the United States.…

Tiny house, with kids: Families find rewards in living small

“I was looking for less to clean,” Laura Baird said. “Less upkeep, less impact on the environment, less electricity, less…

Make your living room fit your way of living

Media cabinets with slatted doors, such as this Marin 58-Inch Media Console, offer space to conceal all your remote controls…

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