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First-time homebuyers face many hurdles

Young people aspiring to buy their first home are already facing disappointment this year. Rising prices are putting more homes out of reach, and pickings are slim because few pr...

DATE: May 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

5 homebuying mistakes you should avoid

Buying a home is a fairly complicated process involving negotiations, legal and contractual issues, lender requirements and obtaining clear title. Here is a guide to some of the b...

DATE: May 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Builders question sprinkler rules

Added expense not welcome, industry says

DATE: May 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Pastels are always in fashion for homes

After a long winter, the pastel colors of spring look pretty appealing right now. Cheerful pastel pinks, yellows, greens and blues can seriously brighten up a room. Decorating wit...

DATE: May 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Few who lost homes will be buying soon

U.S. homeownership rate drops to two-decade low

DATE: May 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

1 in 4 renters using half their pay on housing

WASHINGTON – More than 1 in 4 U.S. renters have to use at least half their family income to pay for housing and utilities. That’s the finding of an analysis of Census data by Ente...

DATE: May 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Knowing the ABCs of home appraisals

Acquiring a home appraisal is always an important part of buying a home as well as a requirement for getting a mortgage. Major changes have taken place during the last decade regarding the w...

DATE: May 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Federal programs to help homeowners extended

Two federal programs intended to help struggling homeowners have been extended. The Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) and the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP), both launche...

DATE: May 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Super-rich set new threshold with $100M homes

WASHINGTON – The poshest of luxury homes are acquiring the cachet of a masterwork by Picasso or Matisse. Rather than settle for garages of antique cars or a museum’s worth of pain...

DATE: May 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Businesses look for busy summer

Home and Ranch Show vendors optimistic

DATE: May 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Urban sprawl comes with hefty price tag

Study puts economic cost at $1T a year

DATE: May 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Home prices in 20 cities increase at faster pace

WASHINGTON – Home prices in 20 U.S. cities climbed at a faster pace than forecast in the year that ending in February, a sign the housing industry may be gaining momentum amid low borrowing ...

DATE: May 2, 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.