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13th Parade of Homes set for Sept. 23-25
Homebuilders set to show off latest trends
Real Estate
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U.S. home construction slumped in August
New home construction fell to its lowest level in three months in August.Steven Senne/Associated Press file Despite the monthly decline, construction activity has accelerated for much this year. Builders are…
Nation & World
U.S homebuilder sentiment rises in September as sales improve
Home builders are growing more confident about their opportunities to sell new homes. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo’s index of builder sentiment for September reached its highest level…
On Real Estate
A savvy buyer’s guide to buying residential property
Often, what we see is not what we get, and there may be some hidden issues. But the savvy buyer can be prepared by at least checking out these most…
Business
Here’s a few bright ideas to lighten up your home
The Milo dome task lamp is available for $350 from jaysonhome.com. But buyers looking for something cheaper can get the Lavina soft-brass and marble task desk lamp at lampsplus.com for $148.Jayson…
Business
What does it take to buy a home?
Here’s what you need to earn to afford a home in 15 U.S. cities.HSH.com via The Washington Post But aspiring home buyers still need to overcome one major obstacle before…
Business
Manhattan renters win as prices stay steady
The median monthly rent in August was $3,399, a dollar less than a year earlier, as property owners worked to lure tenants amid a 40 percent jump in listings, according…
Business
Finding recycled building materials can be challenging
Recycled construction materials can help cut costs for builders
Business
‘Granny flats’ add housing, but there’s no legal shelter
Len Judaken and his wife sparked a lawsuit when he tried to build a second home on his son’s property in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Cheviot Hills. “You have…
Business
U.S. construction spending unchanged in July
Spending on non-residential projects was up slightly in July, although construction spending was relatively flat for the month, the Commerce Department reported.Wilfredo Lee/Associated Press Construction spending was flat in July,…
Business
Three North Main motels on the market
City has been looking at area to host new development
Business
Pending U.S. home sales strengthened in July
The National Association of Realtors reported that its index of pending home sales climbed to the highest level since April in July.Steven Senne/Associated Press file The National Association of Realtors…
Business
U.S. home prices rise in June at slowest pace in 10 months
Strong sales and low supplies helped push home prices higher in June, according to the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index.Elise Amendola/Associated Press file The Standard & Poor’s CoreLogic…
On Real Estate
Is an Earthship home right for you?
According to Wikipedia, an Earthship home has to incorporate the following six principles: 1) thermal/solar heating and cooling; 2) solar and/or wind electricity; 3) contained sewage treatment; 4) building with…
Business
As sea levels rise, nearly 1.9 million US homes could be underwater by 2100
Along the Virginia coast, flooding has become such a part of everyday life that residents are raising their properties about 10 feet off the ground atop cinder-block beds. Zillow estimates…
Business
Durango’s growth endures through policy changes
Durango’s ideas, policies about housing development have evolved over the years
Business
U.S. home sales fell in July amid inventory shortage
Existing home sales dropped in July because of a shortage of homes for sale. The shortage is driving up prices for homes that are available.Steven Senne/Associated Press file Associated Press…
Business
U.S. new-home sales climb to best level since late 2007
Low mortgage rates and a strong job market are helping to fuel the real estate market, with the Commerce Department reporting Tuesday that new home sales jumped 12.4 percent in…
On Real Estate
Start fresh with designing your home
Erin Whitedu1-i-syn You can give your home a fresh look in countless ways. I’m going to start with two very simple and inexpensive ideas. First and foremost, clean the house.…
Business
What would you pay for the White House?
Group puts a $250 million value on iconic D.C. property
Business
Unconventional homes may not qualify for conventional loans
Financing biggest barrier for nontraditional structures
Business
U.S. home construction climbed to a six-month high in July
New housing construction picked up pace in July, helped by new apartment construction in the Northeast.Sue Ogrocki/Associated Press The rate of overall construction rose 2.1 percent to a seasonally adjusted…
Business
U.S. homebuilder sentiment rises in August as sales improve
Construction workers frame a new home under construction in Louisville, Ky.ED REINKE/Associated Press The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index released Monday rose two points to 60…
On Real Estate
Twin Buttes – the perfect complement to Durango’s lifestyle
Twin Buttes, which is two miles west of Durango on U.S. Highway 160, is having its opening day site tours this weekend, offering the public some of the first views…
Business
Bouncing back from foreclosure easier now
Losing a home to a foreclosure or short sale is devastating, but it doesn’t mean that you will never be able to own another home.Wilfredo Lee/Associated Press file The Highland,…
Business
Boomers’ new retirement plan is millennials paying rent
They weren’t just hunting for a place to live. As they get ready to move this year, they’re also looking for single-family homes they can buy, fix and rent out.…
Business
Buyers, sellers share responsibility in defect cases
Home sellers need to be ‘forthcoming’ about problems
Business
America’s post-foreclosure consumers are ready to rejoin economy
Many of the homeowners who lost their homes during the Great Recession are reaching the point where negative entries on their credit reports are disappearing. The question now is: Will…