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U.S. home sales fell in July amid inventory shortage

By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON – U.S. home buyers pulled back in July, as sales declined amid a shortage of available properties and steadily rising prices. ...

DATE: Aug 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

U.S. new-home sales climb to best level since late 2007

WASHINGTON – Americans stepped up their purchases of new homes in July to the fastest pace in nearly nine years, the latest sign that low mortgage rates and a solid job market are helping su...

DATE: Aug 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

What would you pay for the White House?

Group puts a $250 million value on iconic D.C. property

DATE: Aug 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Start fresh with designing your home

Some people can walk into a room, look around quickly and have a clear vision of what it will take to give it a fresh look and feel. Others walk into a room, yearn for a fresh look, but all ...

DATE: Aug 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Unconventional homes may not qualify for conventional loans

Financing biggest barrier for nontraditional structures

DATE: Aug 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

U.S. home construction climbed to a six-month high in July

WASHINGTON – Apartment construction in the Northeast fueled a jump in home building in July as the pace of housing starts nationwide reached the strongest pace in six months. The ...

DATE: Aug 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

U.S. homebuilder sentiment rises in August as sales improve

U.S. homebuilders are feeling more optimistic about the housing market this month, reflecting strong growth in new-home sales and prices. The National Association of Home Builder...

DATE: Aug 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Boomers’ new retirement plan is millennials paying rent

Pete Pollinger and his wife, Julie, are relocating from Boca Raton to Melbourne, a city of about 70,000 on Florida’s Space Coast, named for its proximity to NASA rocket sites at Cape Canaver...

DATE: Aug 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Bouncing back from foreclosure easier now

Philip and Denise Powell lost their home in 2011 after Philip’s hours as a pastor were cut in half and Denise was sidelined by a surgery. But they were determined to become homeowners again,...

DATE: Aug 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Twin Buttes – the perfect complement to Durango’s lifestyle

Twin Buttes, welcome to the ’hood. 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...

DATE: Aug 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Buyers, sellers share responsibility in defect cases

Home sellers need to be ‘forthcoming’ about problems

DATE: Aug 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

America's post-foreclosure consumers are ready to rejoin economy

Millions of Americans lost their homes to foreclosures or short sales during the housing crisis. Fortunately for the economy, time heals most wounds – and credit reports. The numb...

DATE: Aug 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.