Real estate - The Durango Herald

Pending U.S. home sales improved slightly in June

WASHINGTON â€“ The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes crept up in June, a possible indication that the recent growth in real estate sales is still on track. The...

DATE: Jul 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

U.S. new-home sales climbed in June to more than 8-year high

WASHINGTON – Americans bought new homes in June at the fastest pace in more than eight years, a sign that a solid job market and low mortgage rates are bolstering the broader U.S. economy. ...

DATE: Jul 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Has the housing market rebounded?

Data shows demand high, but renters paying more

DATE: Jul 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Twin Buttes property sales begin Aug. 1

Development idled for years

DATE: Jul 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

U.S. homes sales improved in June, best pace since early 2007

WASHINGTON – Americans bought more homes in June, the fourth straight monthly gain as the sales rate reached its highest level in more than nine years. The National Association of...

DATE: Jul 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

U.S. home construction posted solid gain in June

WASHINGTON – Construction of new homes posted a solid increase in June, led by a surge of building in the Northeast and the West. The Commerce Department said Tuesday that housing...

DATE: Jul 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

U.S. homebuilder sentiment slips in July

U.S. homebuilders are feeling slightly less optimistic about their sales prospects this month, though their outlook for the new-home market remains positive overall. The National...

DATE: Jul 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Virtual reality, new tools let you redecorate from the couch

NEW YORK – Stop moving around the new sofa to try to figure out where it fits. Forget about trying to judge a paint color from tiny samples against the wall. New tools like virtual reality m...

DATE: Jul 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

La Plata County economy slowing

Sales taxes, home sales lagging behind last year

DATE: Jul 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tiny homes helping to make housing affordable in La Plata County

But business is thriving for local manufacturer

DATE: Jul 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Owning a home still affordable in some big cities

ST. LOUIS – Until recently, Christina Brouk was living with her parents. Now, still in her early 20s, she’s living the American dream of home ownership – the same dream that’s grown elusive ...

DATE: Jul 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Tips to help you find a rental in Durango

Openings dictated by Fort Lewis College schedule

DATE: Jul 10, 2016 | 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