Real estate - The Durango Herald

Existing-home sales in U.S. slip to 19-month low

WASHINGTON – Sales of U.S. existing homes slipped in February to their lowest level since July 2012 as severe winter weather, rising prices and a tight supply of homes discouraged buyers. ...

DATE: Mar 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Home-heating costs surge this winter in United States

If your heating bills jumped this winter, you’re not alone. They’re expected to rise in every region for every kind of fuel and nearly double for some homes in the Midwest. Despit...

DATE: Mar 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

What’s for rent?

Finding a rental property can be tough – and expensive – in Durango

DATE: Mar 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Diversity of buyers drives local market

We hear from both Coldwell Banker’s national and international offices that real estate is once again strong with greater buyer confidence and more sales volume, which is similar locally. ...

DATE: Mar 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Mortgage fraud a low priority for FBI

Agency overstated enforcement effort, inquiry finds

DATE: Mar 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

2 key senators agree on Fannie-Freddie overhaul

WASHINGTON – A plan to phase out government-controlled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and instead use mainly private insurers to backstop home loans has advanced in Congress. ...

DATE: Mar 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Right at home: Bright ideas for outdoor furniture

Earthy hues that blend into the landscape tend to dominate the outdoor furniture market. Understated woods, metals and cushions are easy-to-incorporate neutral elements. But out...

DATE: Mar 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

U.S. home prices rose at solid pace in January

WASHINGTON – U.S. home prices rose in January after three months of declines as a tight supply of properties likely supported prices despite slower sales. Real estate data provide...

DATE: Mar 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Expired tax credit costs homeowners

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Attorneys are predicting a rash of bankruptcies and a prolonged foreclosure morass if an expired tax exemption for homeowners isn’t restored by Congress. T...

DATE: Mar 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Knock it down, build it up

Downtown rebuilds, remodels gain steam

DATE: Mar 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

In sellers market, seek help from qualified agent

The real estate market is back and active. The statistics tell us it is a sellers’ market and inventory is low, so if you have held off selling your home, now would probably be a good time t...

DATE: Mar 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Dalton Ranch sold to investment company

Golf club goes for $3.4 million

DATE: Mar 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday