I really think that in general the economy there is good, better than most, and has not experienced the bubble other areas have, so there is room for good investments.

The economy may be in the tank at the moment, but our young people will continue going to school -- and I think the likelihood of even more trying to go to school will put even more pressure on the already stressed housing climate around colleges and universities.

I used to be in that market so I occasionally read the news, though, and this article surprised me:http://timeshareconsumergroup.org/advocacy_industry_update.htmlThe points are a little skimpy, but the idea is that the ts industry has not experienced the same problems as the real estate industry and is actually experiencing growth in spite of the economy.

If you would have asked me a few years ago, I would have disagreed with you but in this market, in this economy and being self employed--I don't want the stress of millions in mortgages owed.We have paid off two properties free & clear and will have a 3rd one finished in 12 months (hopefully).

If banks continue on this path of restraining business access to capital and credit, companies cannot grow, expand and hire, putting additional strains on the economy.

The automobile manufacturing business has been hit hard and that has really effected the economy up that way.And on another note I know my fantasy QB is from Cleveland and he is stinking it up - hopefully he can turn it around vs cincy this week.

There are actually very clear and defined factors that must be reached for the economy to officially be in a recession.

This at a time when Ca. economy is going down the hole.

Mike,One of things to remember, especially in the economy, is seller financing.

However, given the current state of the economy and market, I don't want to raise the price if it will only hurt me.