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Bill would ease lending rules
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Bill would ease lending rules

April 18, 2015

The House first voted 263-162 on a bill to ease some curbs on lending for mobile and modular homes. Lawmakers then voted 286-140 for a second measure that would ease…

Figure out who will pay which closing costs
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Figure out who will pay which closing costs

April 18, 2015

Buyers should discuss the various options for covering their closing costs with their lender and agent early in the process so your preferred closing cost strategy can be determined before…

Business Briefs
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Business Briefs

April 14, 2015

Bush CH Property Service announces new owner Chuck Huntoon. The business provides general construction, landscaping, excavation and property service. The business also now offers welding and fabrication as well as…

Wise delegation turbocharges productivity
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Wise delegation turbocharges productivity

April 14, 2015

It began when he was planning and realized he must generate at least $300 per hour every hour of a 40-hour week. That totals $12,000 per week or $624,000 annually.…

5 things to do to prepare your home for sale
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5 things to do to prepare your home for sale

April 11, 2015

1) Know the market. Did you know that even in La Plata County, there are vastly different markets, with huge differences in supply and demand. Some of these markets are…

Apps help keep your spending in check
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Apps help keep your spending in check

April 11, 2015

“When I looked at that, I was like ‘OK, this has been an expensive week,’” said the 22-year-old college student in Tallahassee, Florida. That notification, flashed by the Mint Personal…

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Business Briefs

April 7, 2015

All persons owning, possessing or controlling taxable personal property with a total actual value greater than $7,300 (per owner, per county) on Jan. 1 are required to report the personal…

What’s Up Downtown?
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What’s Up Downtown?

April 7, 2015

First up is the 21st annual Durango Bluegrass Meltdown. This year’s Meltdown is April 17-19, with more than 25 groups performing at multiple venues throughout downtown Durango; and expect impromptu…

Rising home prices   deter new buyers
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Rising home prices deter new buyers

April 4, 2015

Few Americans are putting homes up for sale, causing home prices to jump 4.6 percent in January, the latest Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller index reported.Chuck Burton/Associated Press file photo The Standard…

Home design comes full circle
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Home design comes full circle

April 4, 2015

“They’re sensuous and inviting,” New York designer Barry Goralnick said at last month’s Architectural Digest Home Design Show. “Curved sofas that bring people closer together; rounded dining tables that are…

Bidding wars make comeback in real estate
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Bidding wars make comeback in real estate

April 4, 2015

Some research suggests that people who buy things in online auctions often pay more for items than they would if they were buying it from another one-click website – leading…

Is your home in a flood plain?
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Is your home in a flood plain?

April 4, 2015

Just because the home is in what is considered a high-risk flood area doesn’t necessarily mean flood insurance is required. However, it is highly recommended by the Federal Emergency Management…