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Homebuilder sentiment slips in December

U.S. homebuilders are feeling slightly less confident about their sales prospects in coming months, though they remain positive overall that the housing market will continue to improve next ...

DATE: Dec 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Why wait ’til spring?

Real estate agents say winter is as good a time as any to sell

DATE: Dec 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Buffett buys stake in REIT

NEW YORK – Seritage Growth Properties, the real estate investment trust spun off from retailer Sears Holdings Corp., soared as much as 17 percent after billionaire Warren Buffett invested in...

DATE: Dec 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Skyrocketing rents are pushing out artists that made Portland cool

PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland has been a magnet for young, creative adults for more than a decade, beckoning droves with its quirkiness, liberal appeal and quality of life. But the city’s popula...

DATE: Dec 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Mine spill impact spills into November

Following the October residential sales results in La Plata County, I rendered an opinion regarding the impact of the Gold King spill. We now have the November results, and the extra month p...

DATE: Dec 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Housing policy debate to continue in Durango

Registration of accessory dwelling units ends Dec. 31

DATE: Dec 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Plumbers prepare for pipe freezing season

Builders aim for better insulation in new homes

DATE: Dec 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Purgatory in Durango celebrates its golden anniversary

Resort an economic driver that changed the community

DATE: Dec 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas Park for Mobile Homes in Durango bought by investor

No plans to change use of 120-lot site

DATE: Dec 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. pending home sales edge up in October

WASHINGTON – Slightly more Americans signed contracts to buy homes in October, a modest rebound after two prior monthly declines. The figures add to evidence that the housing market has lost...

DATE: Nov 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Existing home sales slump as high prices curb buying

WASHINGTON – Fewer Americans bought homes in October, a sign that rising home values may be pushing more would-be buyers to the real estate market’s sidelines. The National Associ...

DATE: Nov 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Home values point to a sharp wealth divide within U.S. cities

WASHINGTON – It’s still possible in Boston for a mail carrier, an accountant and a Harvard-trained psychiatrist – basically, the crowd from “Cheers” – to live as neighbors. That f...

DATE: Nov 28, 2015 | 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.