Articles by bluematter

Remembering Oconee Drive

As I was thinking back, it occurred to me that I purchased my home 40 years ago this year. It was 113 Oconee Drive in Spartanburg, South Carolina....

Great Summer Reading While It’s Still Summer

  Where did the summer go?  Hopefully yours was more relaxing than mine.  Most of my time was spent on the road in congested airports and packed...

What Makes a House a Home? Family

Everything changes when you become a parent. As a mother of two beautiful daughters, I can speak with first-hand experience. You begin looking...

Hot Dog – Coldwell Banker Turns 104!

I have been with Coldwell Banker for a long time. In fact, I have “bled blue” for all but one year of my 35-year real estate career. I just...

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...