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U.S. homebuilders are growing more confident

U.S. homebuilders are feeling more optimistic about the housing market, lifting their confidence this month to the highest level in 10 years. The National Association of Home Bui...

DATE: Oct 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

A room, a bed and a ghost?

There may be things going ‘bump’ in Durango’s older properties

DATE: Oct 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

What should you consider when buying an investment home

Buying single- family homes as an investment is challenging because the potential income and additional expenses have to be considered. Additionally, you have to evaluate the investment pote...

DATE: Oct 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Durango, La Plata County home sales strong

Median price in city $434K, in county $356K

DATE: Oct 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Apartments drive home construction gains in September

WASHINGTON – Construction companies built more apartment complexes in September, sparking a temporary rise in housing starts for a real estate market that otherwise appears to have crested d...

DATE: Oct 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

‘Cabin Porn’: Photos of intriguing homes in rustic settings

New book explores America’s ‘new’ love affair with cabins

DATE: Oct 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

DIA land sale could revive mixed-use development

A proposed $12 million sale of Denver International Airport-owned land to a Greenwood Village developer could get a derailed Aurora master planned community back on track. The sal...

DATE: Oct 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Survey says several different land surveys available

Robert Frost coined the phrase, “Good fences make good neighbors,” and Arthur Baer suggests, “A good neighbor is a fellow who smiles at you over the back fence but doesn’t climb over it.” ...

DATE: Oct 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Small pests, big problems

Home inspectors talk termite prevention as weather gets cooler

DATE: Oct 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Blackstone to acquire BioMed Realty Trust

Blackstone Group agreed to buy landlord BioMed Realty Trust Inc. for $4.8 billion, betting on growth in real estate demand from the life sciences and biotechnology industries. The...

DATE: Oct 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

More grown children are moving back home and paying rent

It’s a question more parents of millennials are having to face

DATE: Oct 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Trump defends his vocal support for eminent domain: 'I think it's a wonderful thing'

Even though it’s a stance not especially popular with some Republicans, Donald Trump continued to support eminent domain in a recent interview, calling it “a wonderful thing” that has unfair...

DATE: Oct 10, 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.