Articles by bluematter

Are You Spending $1,000 a Month on Rent?

I enjoyed a “fun” weekend out in Urbana-  Champaign, IL, with family and friends.  We had a blast together hoping our Fightin’ Illini would...

You Might Be Surprised to Learn What’s Going on...

You may have noticed we have been talking a lot about first-time home buyers recently. They are an important part of today’s market. But, they are...

The Honest Truth: People Are Buying Houses

I love my iPad. And one of my favorite apps is Zite. If you don’t have it, get it! It pulls articles of interest to you and essentially creates...

Introducing the Coldwell Banker First Time Home...

When I look back on buying my first home, I distinctly remember how complex, rewarding and emotional the entire experience was from start to finish....

Homeowners Define Communities

What a summer it has been – especially the last month or so. An earthquake, unbearable heat, Hurricane Irene, squabbling in Washington, D.C., but...

Consumer Confidence is Driving the Bus

It’s all about consumer confidence.  If you didn’t think that American nerves are rattled by the recession, continued high unemployment figures...