New projects contributing to Durango’s hotel resurgence

City’s hotel room inventory growing

U.S. rental home prices rise at slower pace in August

WASHINGTON – U.S. home rents rose at a slower pace in August, a downshift that may reflect the rise of apartment construction in many major cities. Median rents rose a seasonally ...

U.S. homebuilding slows in August after hot streak

WASHINGTON – Builders broke ground on fewer houses and apartment complexes in August, a possible sign that the housing market may be levelling off after accelerating for much of the year. ...

Durango Area Parade of Homes kicks off Sept. 25

Builders group hosts three-day event next weekend

U.S. homebuilder sentiment hits highest level since October 2005

U.S. homebuilders are feeling slightly more optimistic about the housing market, nudging their confidence this month to a level not seen since the high-flying days of the housing boom nearly...

How to buy a home with limited funds

In my 35 years as a mortgage originator and exclusive buyer’s representative, many prospective homebuyers have told me they are delaying their purchase because of money or their credit histo...

Landing a good investment on land

“Don’t wait to buy land, buy land and wait.” This quote by William Penn Adair “Will” Rogers has been an investment strategy by many, and others have followed the advice of “Buy land; they’re...

Pay not keeping up with housing costs

Student loans, other debts making it harder to buy

Discarded objects reborn as light fixtures

Upcycled items offer modern feel with a ‘wow factor’

Shedding light on homeowners' solar options

Despite its benefits, switching to solar power can be a daunting prospect for the average homeowner. From the cost of purchasing or leasing your own solar panel system to uncertainties about...

Landing a good investment on land

“Don’t wait to buy land, buy land and wait.” This quote by William Penn Adair “Will” Rogers has been an investment strategy by many, and others have followed the advice of “Buy land; they’re...

Local builders and suppliers covet beetle-kill

Cheap, insect-damaged wood hard to get locally