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FAA says real estate agents’ use of drones is illegal

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Real estate agents are increasingly taking their work to the skies, using remote-controlled aircraft to film bird’s-eye-view video tours of homes, land and commercial...

DATE: Jul 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Crunching numbers for county market

The La Plata County residential real estate market crested in the first half of 2014 compared with last year, but it maintained a high level of home sales compared with previous years. ...

DATE: Jul 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Millennials aging into homeownership

We’re getting so old. As Millennials age into their 30s, they’re expected to make like adults and finally start to buy their own homes, according to Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studie...

DATE: Jul 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Home countertops getting more creative

The concrete countertops in Eleanor Zuckerman’s San Francisco kitchen are hand-crafted works of art. Custom-designed by Fu-Tun Cheng of the Berkeley, California-based Cheng Concre...

DATE: Jul 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

FAA eyes lower building height limit near airports

WASHINGTON – The government wants to dramatically reduce the allowable height of buildings near hundreds of airports – a proposal that is drawing fire from real estate developers and members...

DATE: Jul 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Regional foreclosures continue to decline

Across Colorado, the rate hits pre-recession level

DATE: Jul 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Extra care needed when buying a condominium

There are certain inspections and investigations that all buyers should complete during their contingency periods, such as having the home inspected and reviewing the title documents. When y...

DATE: Jul 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Durango marijuana shops stick close to home

Most dispensaries choose to co-locate

DATE: Jul 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

World Briefs

Ukraine president names defense chief KIEV, Ukraine – Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko shook up his faltering military Thursday, appointing a new defense minister and top gene...

DATE: Jul 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Can you spice up your home?

Home improvements can increase property equity

DATE: Jun 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Cash home sales make big jump in Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – After paying off her home 15 years ago, Cyndy Berry doesn’t want to go back to writing a mortgage check each month. Berry, 74, is selling her three-bedroom...

DATE: Jun 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

What to look for in home inspections

Home inspections are one of the most important decisions in purchasing an older home. There are many issues that may affect the livability, value of the home and cost of ownership. ...

DATE: Jun 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate