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CONSERVATION EASEMENTS: A conservation easement (or conservation restriction) is a legal agreement between a landowner and a land trust or government agency that permanently limits uses of the land in order to protect its conservation values. It allows you to continue to own and use your land and...

100 YEARS AGO: This advertisement appeared for The Local Security Co. "A bargain - Two fine building lots (corner) on Fourth Avenue for $400 if sold quick"My, how things change. Keep up to date on Durango real estate at http://homesindurango.com/ and http://durangorealestate.biz/.

FINANCING: Likely the largest debt you'll ever take on is a loan to finance the purchase of your home. Your home is collateral for the loan, which is also a legal contract you sign to promise that you'll pay the debt, with interest and other costs, typically over 15 to 30 years. This contract is ...

POPULATION: 300,000,000 people in the United States; that's 299,955,000 that don't live here in Mayberry, I mean Durango. We have 45,000 people spread out over La Plata County. With our slow pace lifestyle, clean air, no traffic jams and low crime rate, it's no wonder the rest of the country wish...

HOUSE HUNTING TIPS: 1. Location counts. You've probably heard the old real estate joke about "location, location, location," but the point still bears repeating. Location is crucial. How far are you really willing to commute to your place of employment? How good are the local schools, shopping ce...

PREAPROVALS: Few people can buy a home for cash. According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), nearly nine out of 10 buyers finance their purchase, which means that virtually all buyers -- especially first-time purchasers -- require a loan.The real issue with real estate financing is ...

ARE YOU READY TO BUY? Do You Know What You Want? Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or entering the marketplace as a repeat buyer, you need to ask why you want to buy. Are you planning to move to a new community due to a lifestyle change or is buying an option and not a requirement? What woul...

DREAMTOWNS: Seven of the 10 small cities that offer the best quality of life are in western states, according to a Bizjournal.com study that identifies American "dreamtowns."Bizjournals' study was inspired by the heavy public interest in small-town life and business opportunities. More than 1.7 m...

MOVE OVER SAN FRANCISCO: If someone were to ask you which Colorado downtown has as many restaurants per capita as San Francisco, your mind would probably flash to Aspen, Boulder, Vail, or, more likely Denver. But you would be wrong. It's Durango.According to The Denver Post's Wednesday Food Secti...

ENERGY REBATES: La Plata Electric Association customers who join the co-op's renewable energy generation program can do their pocketbook as well as the environment a favor. Eight residential customers of the co-op has qualified for a rebate for installing a renewable energy generation system sinc...