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Pending U.S. home sales up

WASHINGTON â€“ Americans signed more contracts to buy homes in April for the third straight month, driving pending home sales to the highest level in more than a decade. The Natio...

DATE: May 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Mining claims cheap but complex real estate

The mining boom is long over for San Juan County, though as thrifty real estate hunters are aware, it left in its wake a trove of golden real estate opportunity. Provided the buye...

DATE: May 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Councilors compromise on construction defects law

Policies would protect builders from frivolous lawsuits

DATE: May 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. new-home sales jump to highest level in more than 8 years

WASHINGTON – Americans ramped up their purchases of new homes in April to the highest level since January 2008, evidence of a strong start to the spring buying season. The Commer...

DATE: May 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

U.S. builders increase home construction in April

WASHINGTON – Builders ramped up construction of new homes in April, suggesting that the market remains solid despite sluggish economic growth at the beginning of the year. Housing...

DATE: May 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Across the world, luxury-home sales get a reality check

WASHINGTON – The global luxury housing market lost some of its sheen last year as financial markets became unsettled and many wealthy buyers began to look for less expensive homes. ...

DATE: May 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Tips for home buying preparation this spring

High demand, low inventory means buyers must come prepared

DATE: May 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Home sales remain steady

WASHINGTON – Midwestern homebuyers helped spark a national increase in real estate sales during April, a sign that demand for housing remains steady despite rising prices and tight inventori...

DATE: May 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Builders remain confident

U.S. homebuilders’ confidence held steady in May for the fourth month in a row, reflecting an overall optimistic outlook for the new-home market even as the pace of sales has slowed recently...

DATE: May 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business