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Time for you to work smarter, not harder
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Time for you to work smarter, not harder

September 1, 2014

The personal part is easy: Family, health, and relationships suffer when a business owner seemingly does nothing but work, work and more work. I’m in agreement – balancing work with…

Social-media users not really so social
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Social-media users not really so social

August 29, 2014

New research suggests that many social media users are less likely to share their opinions with others, even while offline.Evan Vucci/Associated Press In a report released Tuesday, the Pew Research…

Home price gains slow in June
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Home price gains slow in June

August 29, 2014

Experts are expecting housing prices to slow down for another few months.Standard & Poor’s S&P/Case-Shiller index of home prices for July showed that housing prices increased at a slower pace…

Millennials more likely to reach for their plastic
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Millennials more likely to reach for their plastic

August 29, 2014

There’s a growing generation gap when it comes to using plastic for purchases under $5, a survey out by CreditCards.com reveals. More than half of Millennials are likely to whip…

Pop art packs fun home décor punch
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Pop art packs fun home décor punch

August 29, 2014

Biaugust’s whimsical pony chair is upholstered in black fabric and offers clever seating.Mollaspace/Associated Press Eye-catching, graphic, often tongue-in-cheek or sassily whimsical, pop art décor plays well off the vintage vibe…

Home sales revolve around appraisals
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Home sales revolve around appraisals

August 29, 2014

Sichelman Such is the case whether the property in question is a single-family house in the suburbs or a $200 million office tower in the city. “Nothing happens in real…

Contracts to buy homes increase in hopeful sign
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Contracts to buy homes increase in hopeful sign

August 29, 2014

The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that its seasonally adjusted pending home sales index rose 3.3 percent to 105.9 last month. Still, the index remains 2.1 percent below its…

Bank of America settlement may benefit few
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Bank of America settlement may benefit few

August 29, 2014

FILE – This Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014 file photo shows a Bank of America sign in Philadelphia. Officials familiar with the deal say Bank of America on Wednesday, Aug. 20,…

Understanding general terms of sales contract
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Understanding general terms of sales contract

August 29, 2014

In our state, real estate contracts are more buyer-friendly. Included in a standard real estate contract is a “liquidated damages” clause, which says that the most the buyer will lose…

Starting a business? Workshop offers help
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Starting a business? Workshop offers help

August 26, 2014

The course is designed to help participants navigate through the steps needed to start and run a business, according to a news release issued by the SBDC. Presenters include a…

Business Briefs
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Business Briefs

August 25, 2014

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado announces the addition of JJ Sanders to its board of directors. Sanders retired to Bayfield after almost 40 years working with…

Sales of U.S. new homes fall in July
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Sales of U.S. new homes fall in July

August 25, 2014

A 36-floor high rise condominium is under construction in Miami. The Commerce Department said the housing sector is continuing to struggle as new home sales fell 2.4 percent in July.Alan…

Companion devices give you extra features
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Companion devices give you extra features

August 23, 2014

Amazon’s Fire TV system offers users some extra features, but only if they have a Kindle Fire tablet or a Fire smartphone.Amazon/Associated Press Amazon does it, too. It’s understandable. The…

Existing home sales up for 4th consecutive month
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Existing home sales up for 4th consecutive month

August 22, 2014

Sales rose 2.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.15 million and have increased for four consecutive months, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday. The total slightly…

Decorating touches help retreats sparkle
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Decorating touches help retreats sparkle

August 22, 2014

“You love that place, that’s why you’re there. That’s the place you want to go to relax,” says Dallas interior designer Jan Showers, author most recently of Glamorous Retreats. “You…

Fannie Mae sees lower home sales in 2014
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Fannie Mae sees lower home sales in 2014

August 22, 2014

FILE – In this Aug. 8, 2011, photo, the Fannie Mae headquarters is seen in Washington. Fannie Mae reports quarterly financial results on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce…

Cortez company retools for rentals
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Cortez company retools for rentals

August 22, 2014

Xtrov Realty is a Cortez company that launched after the housing bubble burst. The Xtrov team includes, from left, Art Ewing, Vonnie Robinson, Katherine Chaffin, Betty Cirbes, Brenda Hindmarsh and…

Improving market luring would-be brokers
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Improving market luring would-be brokers

August 22, 2014

With 67 condo towers being built in South Florida, a pace not seen since the housing crash of 2007, such a payday seems more than possible to Grandy’s students, despite…

Choosing the right broker is important
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Choosing the right broker is important

August 22, 2014

There is a significant difference in the competency level between the best, average and weak practitioners. Interviewing three or more brokers before you commit is the best way to ensure…