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Buying a Home in Durango This Winter: A Local Lender’s Checklist November 4, 2026
Six things to plan for when you buy a home in Durango between November and March, from pre-approval timing to snowy inspections and holiday closings.
Buying a Duplex in Durango: Live in One Unit, Rent the Others November 1, 2026
You can buy a duplex, triplex or fourplex in Durango, live in one unit and rent the others, and finance it as your own home. Here is how FHA, VA and conventional loans work for it, the LLC question, and what to check in La Plata County.
Fixer-Upper Loans in Durango: FHA 203(k) vs. Fannie Mae HomeStyle October 26, 2026
You can buy a home that needs work and finance the repairs in the same loan. Here is how FHA 203(k) and Fannie Mae HomeStyle renovation loans work in Durango and Southwest Colorado, and which one fits.
Fed Watch: The Fed Raised Rates in September. What It Means for Durango Home Buyers October 22, 2026
Where the Federal Reserve stands as of October 2026, why the Fed does not set mortgage rates directly, and what it means if you are buying, refinancing or using your equity around Durango.
How to Compare Mortgage Lenders in Durango, CO: 7 Questions to Ask October 21, 2026
Bank, credit union, online lender or local broker? Seven questions to ask any Durango mortgage lender before you commit, from local property know-how to comparing Loan Estimates.
HELOC or Second Mortgage in Durango: Use Your Equity and Keep Your Low Rate October 20, 2026
How a HELOC or second mortgage lets Durango-area homeowners borrow against their equity without refinancing the first mortgage, and how to choose.