Real estate - The Durango Herald

Rent control spreads from pricey San Francisco to suburbs

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Charles Edwards is a merry self-described hillbilly from Tennessee who knows much about Victorian-era railroads and not so much about political campaigning. But...

DATE: Apr 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango area’s housing demand exceeding supply

Real estate forecast reflects low inventory

DATE: Apr 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Pay off your mortgage early and save thousands

The 30-year fixed mortgage is the gold standard for financing the purchase or refinancing of your home. There are a number of options to pay off your mortgage early and save thousands of dol...

DATE: Apr 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Modular construction is an increasingly popular way to grow

When Richard and Terry Jeng bought their tiny bungalow in South Arlington in 2001, they kept their clothes in the attic since the closets in their first-floor bedroom were practically nonexi...

DATE: Apr 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Some home remodeling projects are better than others to add value

Locals discuss best projects for adding value to a home

DATE: Apr 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

U.S. home prices rise faster than incomes in January

WASHINGTON – U.S. home prices climbed at more than double the rate of incomes in January, a trend that could ultimately create affordability challenges for buyers. The Standard &...

DATE: Mar 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Number of contracts to buy homes at highest point since July

WASHINGTON – More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in February, with purchases surging in the Midwest ahead of the traditional spring buying season. The National Associatio...

DATE: Mar 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Western U.S. homebuyers push up sales of new homes in February

WASHINGTON – U.S. homebuyers in the West accounted for all of February’s increase in sales of new houses, possibly signaling uncertain growth prospects for the broader real estate market hea...

DATE: Mar 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Make green your go-to color for spring décor

When we start thinking “spring,” one color comes to mind. Tender pea shoots, that soft fuzziness on budding trees, a new lawn – there’s a palette of greens that herald nature’s sh...

DATE: Mar 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Moving options in Durango limited but keeping busy

According to the American Moving and Storage Association, some 40 million people move each year. In transient Durango, the moving season starts early and ends late, and locally o...

DATE: Mar 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

U.S. home sales slump in February; supply shortage hits market

WASHINGTON – Americans retreated from home-buying in February, reversing months of prior gains as low inventories push up prices to levels that restrict sales. The National Associ...

DATE: Mar 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Appaloosa Trading Co. property up for sale

Endless possibilities available to right buyer

DATE: Mar 19, 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.