Articles by bluematter

Down Economy Does Not Stop Coldwell Banker

I hope everyone is enjoying the summer and hopefully taking some vacation time. I have to admit that I haven’t had much free time this summer, but...

Economy is Driving Lifestyle Decisions

I have stated in this blog before that lifestyle is the overwhelming driver of home buying and selling.  And the economy – along with our...

Mortgage Paperwork Now Part of Process

One of the most important – if not the most important – factor in homeownership is qualifying for a mortgage.  And unfortunately we continue to...

LeBron James, Where Will You Live?

As you know I usually write about sports and real estate which are both my passions. Today both converge with LeBron James announcing his...

Taking My Lumps

I spent yesterday talking with a few media outlets including CNBC’s Squawk Box, ABCNews.com, Yahoo Tech Ticker, Reuters, Smart Money, Money and...

The Stanley Cup and the Tax Credit

I wanted to address yesterday’s bill introduced in the Senate that would extend the deadline date of closing for those eligible for the federal tax...