I wouldn't go as far as to say it is recession proof.

As the number of investors swell, so do the number of "so called hard money lenders" Since the recession, a lot of hard money lenders, or as I will call them, "pretend hard money lenders" ask you this question.

Too high of a number could mean there will be excess housing in the future, and too little could mean builders are concerned about the local economy.Prior to the recession, housing starts were very high resulting in excess housing, and substantial price drops in many areas. 

Well @Jonathan Dempsey, nothing is recession proof.

The recession is still harsh there so the real estate prices are fantastic.

Of course, during the years that followed, we struggled to gain new clients and buyers and primarily shifted focus to property management and riding out the recession storm; while I settled into my "successful" full time career in Financial Risk Analysis with a Fortune 500 corporation.After 10 years of the desk job, and the birth of my daughter, I realized I could only be the father I wanted to be if I made a change that would allow me to challenge my potential while serving my community's interests, which are greater than my (former) employer's.

This wish is simply because my style has always been to sacrifice some profit for being recession resistant, and having fewer hassles.

@Karen Margrave Is it possible to recess the TV into the wall above the fireplace and have it covered when not in use? 

Recessed lighting is in, contractor used basic yellow flood lamps, we'll replace with daylight LED onesDining room looking into kitchen.

Don't be discouraged- I had my credit dinged during the recession, but I found that it came back faster than I was told it would.