This isn't the mid-80's where manufacturing was growing, we had a positive trade balance, and there were actually goods made in the U.S.

Otherwise, I'm sure you can get the answers you seek there.Good luck and I hope we can help you grow your business!

According to a report by CNN, the 5 most expensive housing markets in the USA in 2007 along with average home prices were Beverly Hills, CA $2,206,883, Greenwich, CT $2,018,750, La Jolla, CA $1,800,000, Santa Monica, CA, $1,785,000, and Palo Alto, CA $1,687,000 .The 5 least expensive housing markets in the USA in 2007 along with average home prices were Killeen, TX $136,725, Minot, ND $139,033, Arlington, TX $139,175, Canton, OH $146,333, and Muncie, IN $150,000.According to the National Association of Realtors, the 5 cities with the biggest drop in home prices in 2007 were Palm Bay, FL $182,400 (median price) 12.4% (price drop), Sacramento, CA $335,700 (median price)10.5% (price drop), Sarasota, FL $287,400 (median price) 10.4% (price drop), New Orleans, LA $160,200 (median price) 8.2% (price drop), and Hagerstown, MD $208,400 (median price) 8.0% (price drop).The 5 fastest appreciating housing markets were Bismarck, ND $161,600 (median price) 15.3% increase, Salt Lake City, UT $246,700 (median price) 14.1% increase, Yakima, WA $163,200 (median price) 13.6% increase, Binghamton, NY $119,600 (median price) 11.4% increase, and Charlotte, NC $220,100 (median price) 11.0% increase.

When you start producing results, she will forget all of her worries.Try that, if that doesn't work, buy a copy of Napoleon Hills Classic "think and grow rich", Read it yourself first, then let her read it, that ussually does the trick..

Get in contact with me and I will tell you about the huge growth to this area and how it will continue to grow quickly in the near future

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When interest rates rise people spend more on interest and less on equity so prices stall, fall or maybe grow less quickly.Stick with Jon's initial comment.

Do an online search for "short sale processing"… It seems to be a growing business.

Having a good attorney, banker/financial advisor & CPA are excellent individuals to have in your contact list to help grow your investments and returns on investments.