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Developer proposes 14 townhomes on Florida Rd.
Planning Commission approves conceptual plans
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Homebuyers can put less money down
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are providing multiple options to help lenders serve credit-worthy borrowers. “In support of ongoing efforts to expand access to credit and support sustainable homeownership, Fannie…
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More Americans feel overwhelmed by debt
Nearly 1 in 5 consumers with loans said they think they will never be able to finish paying off their debt, according to survey released by CreditCards.com. That is double…
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Tips can help you manage holiday bills more wisely
But relying on credit without a plan to pay off the debt quickly can easily cost you more in the long run. Carrying higher balances for several months could lower…
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Business seminar to be held
The Durango Public Library program room will host members of the business community who are looking to start their own business. The seminar will take place starting at 8 a.m.…
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Walston 6th St. Hair Salon & Day Spa, 115 W. College Drive, welcomes new cosmetologist Riley Ham. Ham has been a licensed cosmetologist for five years. She recently relocated to…
Money Savvy
The holidays don’t have to be stressful
Parties, gift-buying and family gatherings can add additional layers of stress to your life. When visions of the “perfect holiday” run into the reality of our day-to-day lives and finances,…
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Parents, beware: Your kids’ privacy is threatened
App companies finding ways to avoid obtaining parental consent for information
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The power of an HOA
For some, HOAs are a godsend. While others scowl and say they infringe on their rights. Whatever a buyer’s feelings, it’s difficult to buy a house in a desirable subdivision…
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Workers face housing crunch
With Telluride in its busiest time of the year, the town’s largest employer, Telluride Ski Resort, is buying and leasing private homes to provide housing for seasonal workers.Jim Mimiaga/Cortez Journal…
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Home prices in U.S. up faster in October
Real estate data provider CoreLogic said prices increased 6.1 percent in October compared with 12 months earlier. That was up from September’s year-over-year increase of 5.6 percent. Still, home values…
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Holiday wreaths get some new twists
Each year, however, brings more and more inventive versions of wreaths. Regional variations have become common, often in unexpected materials: driftwood wreaths with shells and starfish, for example, or fiery…
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Will immigration changes help housing?
A group of Hispanic people watch a television broadcast of President Barack Obama’s speech on immigration in Los Angeles. Several experts are saying that America’s Hispanic population will play an…
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Housing affordability worsens in big cities
But all that aside, many people living in large cities couldn’t afford to buy a house even if they wanted to. A household earning the median income only can afford…
A Take on Tourism
For tourists, it’s all about taking the time
For a myriad of reasons, people are working harder and longer than ever predicted. As well, responsibilities on the home front completely eat up whatever discretionary time is left over.…
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Business Briefs
The Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center in Durango announces Mary Dengler-Frey as the new special projects manager. Dengler-Frey will coordinate the Asthma/Respiratory Toolkit Program, facilitate the regional hub for…
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U.S. homebuilders grow more confident
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo index rose to 58 this month, up from 54 in October. That puts the index just short of September’s reading of 59, which…
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Holiday décor goes from vintage to chic
A look at the trends you’ll see at stores: Christmas past The 1920s inspire a lot of holiday décor, with West Elm offering glittery Art Deco letter ornaments and star…
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U.S. home construction dips slightly in October
Construction continues on a boutique apartment building on the southeast corner of Florida Ave. and 14th Street NW, in Washington.Pablo Martinez Monsvais/Associated Press file photo Builders started construction at a…