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U.S. new-home sales soar in final month of 2015

WASHINGTON – Americans rushed to buy new homes in December at the strongest pace in 10 months, with 2015 marking the strongest year for this segment of the housing market since 2008. ...

Residential designs unveiled for Calkins Building

Montezuma-Cortez Re-1 board members got a glimpse of a proposal to transform the historic Calkins Building into a residential facility. Superintendent Alex Carter unveiled an arti...

Phase two of Mirador set to begin

More ‘Box on the Rocks’ destined for ridge

Few U.S. neighborhoods affordable, near schools

WASHINGTON – Few neighborhoods can match the perks of Adams Morgan in Washington, D.C. – a reality that reflects a broader problem for the U.S. housing market. Residents of Adams ...

U.S. home prices rise in November; all-time highs in 4 cities

WASHINGTON – U.S. home prices increased at a faster clip in November, the gains fueled by solid hiring growth, historically low mortgage rates and a shortage of houses on the market. ...

Economists see more growth for U.S. economy, housing in ‘16

LAS VEGAS – A robust U.S. economy and job market, plus low mortgage rates, should help keep the recovery in the new-home market going at a modest pace this year, but a return to pre-housing ...

Rental prices begin slowing down in many U.S. cities

WASHINGTON – Home rental price growth turned tame in December – a sign that a burst of new apartment construction last year may be relieving cost pressures. Real estate data firm ...

U.S. home builder confidence held steady in January

WASHINGTON – Confidence among U.S. home builders held steady in January even though builders’ expectations about future sales dipped slightly. The National Association of Home Bui...

Home sales rebound to wrap up 2015

WASHINGTON – U.S. home sales rebounded in December after new regulations had delayed the completion of purchases in November. And total sales in 2015 were the most in nine years. ...

Home construction stumbles as year begins

WASHINGTON – U.S. builders started fewer homes in December, but prior gains meant that residential construction ended 2015 at its healthiest level in eight years. Housing start...

Renovation loans can put you in that fixer-upper

A big challenge for buyers in today’s tight market is finding a home in the right neighborhood which is in acceptable condition and the size they want. A great solution is buying a home in n...

Vacancies abound on Main Avenue in Durango

Restaurant, clothing retail likely coming to former Francisco’s