Nation & World Briefs

Immigrants warned of possible problems LOS ANGELES – While tens of thousands of immigrants living in the country illegally are gearing up to apply for a long-sought driver’s licen...

For sale: 4 bdrms, garage, labyrinth

Celebrity homes often include quirky add-ons

Tough choice: Affordable housing or job

WASHINGTON – It’s the new career trade-off. Around the country, areas with the strongest job markets increasingly have some of the costliest homes. And areas with the most afford...

Greeley downtown spaces are nearly full

A cultural rebirth of Greeley’s downtown core is happening before our very eyes, said downtown and city officials. Becky Safarik, the assistant city manager, said she calls this t...

New program eases down payment rules

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have released new lending guidelines designed to allow homebuyers to purchase a home with a down payment of only 3 percent. The underwriting guidelines ...

Redesigning shelves can remake a room

Designers often surprise their clients by sharing a secret: You can dramatically change the look of a room simply by changing or rearranging the items on your bookshelves and tabletops. ...

Filling in Durango

As construction drifts toward downtown area, land is becoming scarce, lots becoming more expensive

La Plata Home Fund receives $10,000 award

The La Plata Homes Fund is a winner of Colorado Housing Finance Authorities’ inaugural “David W. Herlinger Direct Effect Awards,” the program announced in a news release. The awar...

Homebuyers can put less money down

To help expand access to mortgage credit, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are introducing loan options for first-time homebuyers that will permit loans with as little as a 3 percent down payment....

No-no questions for lenders

Asking borrowers about disabilities isn’t allowed

Developer proposes 14 townhomes on Florida Rd.

Planning Commission approves conceptual plans

More housing needed to temper cost

City looking to encourage development