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2017 statistics reveal in-town price decline? Not really

The year-end statistics for La Plata County were released recently, and many people, including real estate brokers, were surprised that the price of Durango in-town homes declined by 3.3 per...

DATE: Mar 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

It’s time to take some bold steps

Eliminate your debt. Are you ready? It’s time for massive debt-elimination action. I remember getting started. I was sick and tired of the stress and worry. With a budget in place...

DATE: Mar 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Lego struggles to boost sales after 13 years of growth

COPENHAGEN, Denmark – Toy maker Lego says its earnings and sales fell in 2017 as it tried to turn around its business after 13 years of growth. The Danish company had warned in Oc...

DATE: Mar 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Mortgage rates climb to 4-year high

WASHINGTON â€“ Long-term U.S. mortgage rates climbed this week to their highest average in more than four years, ratcheting up affordability pressures at the start of the traditional spring ...

DATE: Mar 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Shaw Solar hires project coordinator

Shaw Solar recently hired Lindsay Harmon to its team as a project coordinator. Harmon recently moved to Durango, is a longtime advocate of renewable energy and has a background in...

DATE: Mar 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Farmers Market names market, music managers

Durango Farmers Market recently named Melanie McKinney-Gonzales as market manager and Tom Little as music manager. McKinney-Gonzales is a Fort Lewis College graduate; moved to Dur...

DATE: Mar 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Many lenders are loosening requirements for prospective home buyers

NEW YORK – Will I or won’t I? An essential concern shared by prospective home buyers who need to finance their purchase is whether they will qualify for a mortgage for the amount and terms t...

DATE: Mar 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business