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In rental crisis, discarded hotels are gold
Steamboat Springs’ old inns become affordable workforce housing
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Money Savvy
Say ‘I do’ to talking about money
Fights about kids, sex, in-laws or anything else for that matter take a back seat to money, says Sonya Britt, a researcher at Kansas State University. This is true for…
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Challenges of recruiting
A gorgeous locale helps recruit employees to Durango, but an array of other practices help, too
A Take on Tourism
Who We Are Is What We Appear To Be
Both the Madison Avenue agency and the plumber share the same agonizing thoughts: “In a crowded and noisy ad environment, will my ad be seen? Will it capture and hold…
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Feeling at home
Outlying Forest Lakes subdivision offers spacious, affordable country living
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U.S. new home sales jump 11.6 percent in December
A flag flaps in the breeze in front of a new home for sale in Richmond, Va.Steve Helber/Associated Press The Commerce Department said Tuesday that new home sales climbed 11.6…
On Real Estate
Home sale may be sign of things to come
This is news because the home was listed for $585,000, and it sold Dec. 10 for $546,000, according to the public record. This parcel is just over one-third of an…
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Credit scores hurting consumers
The majority, or 56 percent, of consumers have subprime credit scores, according to a report released Thursday by the Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED), a nonprofit that advocates for policy…
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It’s never too early to begin loan process
Lew Sichelman But whether you are planning to jump into the ownership waters this spring, this summer or even next fall, there are several steps you should start taking now…
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S&P close to $1.37B deal over risky mortgage bond ratings
Standard & Poor’s is close to a $1.37 billion settlement with the Obama administration and U.S. states over allegations it knowingly inflated its ratings of risky mortgage investments that helped…
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Business Briefs
The Durango Chamber of Commerce and the Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado will host “The Power of Understanding People Hollywood Style” on Feb. 12 at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501…
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Personal property declarations needed
Personal Property Declaration Schedules have been mailed to every person, business or company known to own, possess or control taxable personal property in the county. Non-receipt of a declaration schedule…
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Rising housing starts cap best year since 2007
A builder works on a new apartment building under construction in Phoenix.Ross D. Franklin/Associated Press file photo Housing starts increased 4.4 percent to a 1.09 million annual rate, following the…
On Real Estate
Buying a home really may not be out of reach
A $250,000 home purchase could require as little as $7,500 as a down payment with a My Community Mortgage loan from Fannie Mae. My Community Mortgage is for first-time homebuyers.…
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Containing Detroit’s housing blight
Skilled-trades workers, taking breaks from their tasks at the factory that produces the electric Chevrolet Volt and other vehicles, dart in and out to do door, window and wall installation…
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IRS taking aim at identity theft
A notice from the Internal Revenue Service saying your return won’t be accepted might be your first clue that your identity has been stolen. “The IRS recognizes the first return…
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Over 65? Check out these tax breaks
Jackie Perlman, principal tax research analyst of the Tax Institute at H&R Block, says taxpayers who are at least 70½ years old may benefit on their tax bills if they…
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U.S. home construction up 4.4 percent in December
A builder works on a new apartment building under construction in Phoenix.Ross D. Franklin/Associated Press file photo Builders started construction at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.09 million in…
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Credit scores getting easy to check for free
Credit card issuers and other companies are making it easier than ever for customers to keep track of their credit rating. Several companies are letting people view their FICO credit…
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Habrat to lead Ballantine newspaper ad sales
Habrat Habrat will serve as vice president of sales for the newspaper division of Ballantine Communications Inc. He most recently worked as regional sales director for Hagadone Corp., which owns…
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Medical shop seeking retail license
Bud Farm owners say they don’t plan to drop medical license
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Business Briefs
Mark Dickmann, who holds a master’s degree in social work and is a licensed clinical social worker, is now providing full-time mental health counseling. Dickmann, who is a member of…