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Massachusetts sues Fannie, Freddie over foreclosure law

Martha Coakley, the attorney general of Massachusetts, filed suit Monday against Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in an effort to force the federally owned mortgage finance giants to comply with a...

DATE: Jun 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

No color is too bold for décor, designers say

It might be practical, of course, to decorate your home with neutral colors and muted earth tones. No need to worry about colors clashing if most everything is white, beige and light brown. ...

DATE: Jun 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

New homes near cities too pricey for many

WASHINGTON – City living has been a blessing for Tim Nelson. The Phoenix lawyer moved downtown a few months ago into a new $389,000 home with a warehouse-style floor plan, a Jacuz...

DATE: Jun 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

How to avoid paying too much for a new home

When you find a home you like, you will have to decide what you’re willing to pay. If getting the best price for your home is important to you, then the most important decision you’ll make i...

DATE: Jun 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Energy-efficiency could be within your means

Sustainable homes growing popular with homebuilders, buyers

DATE: Jun 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Understanding pre-qualification and pre-approval

In the home-buying process, the majority of conversations tend to revolve around mortgage interest rates and capitalizing on the low rates. This makes sense, as current interest rates are ar...

DATE: Jun 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Setting price determined by variety of factors

It can be extremely difficult to put a value on someone’s home for several reasons. The most important and problematic is emotions. Homes are filled with memories and generally ha...

DATE: May 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

U.S. home prices rise at slower rate in March

WASHINGTON – U.S. home prices rose in March, but the gains are decelerating as fewer Americans can afford to buy. The Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index rose ...

DATE: May 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Real estate agent’s drone offers bird’s-eye view

Machine works well for high-end properties, Realtor says

DATE: May 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Home equity loans pick up, but slowly

Home equity loans, which helped fuel Americans’ prerecession spending binges, are climbing out of a prolonged slump as home prices rise. But don’t expect them to drive consumer purchases as ...

DATE: May 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Home decor inspired by creepy crawlies

Many would agree with naturalist David Attenborough that nature “is the greatest source of visual beauty.” And that includes the creepy crawlies: From snakes’ skins to the intrica...

DATE: May 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

$1 million land transaction closes

Discount Tire to open store near Walmart

DATE: May 31, 2014 | 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.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening