I just had an agent do as promissed on a short sale in TX, so IF they are actually good at what they do, they can help speed up the process.When the listing (or the agent) says that a negotiator has been assigned, does that really mean anything in terms of closing faster?

Some builders will let you customize them a bit, and the cost/speed can't be beat - you can go from bare ground to finished house in 90 days or less.

<<While I've enjoyed the discussion so far, I sure hope this isn't like two guys on the Titanic arguing whether they should speed up or slow down, turn left or turn right........

Personally I view credit alot like my drivers licence you can catch me speeding but I'm still going to contest it in court!

As a Christian, I sometimes hope Pres wins-it'll speed up the Revelations we believe in.

All the professionals in my area i dealt with (a lawyer, real estate agents, a closing agent) are a little behind my speed and pro-activness so they are useless in recomending one. 

How much do you estimate per month in speeding tickets?

It is essential to move past fear with speed and confidence or it can become overpowering."

By radar detection avoidance, I mean nobody pulls over a family hauler for speeding.

Third - I can't speak for your design skills - but I could imagine it not coming out as clean as more cookie-cutter site unless you hire someone or spend quite a bit of time/energy on it.Fourth - I've tested my Page Speed against my competitors (big SEO thing).