A few exerptsDespite efforts in the state Legislature to limit the power of homeowner associations, Jones has one word for the future of the business: "growing."

I know that for a period it was growing and I suspect it likely cooled off a bit.

I was one of the first 100 customers (at least that is what they keep telling me).I haven't had many bad experiences with them outside of the usual growing pains in the beginning.I highly recommend it, and yes, I like the referral program they have.

Im looking for more sq footage for my growing family and have found the perfect home in the perfect area that will probably be priced just outside of my price range.

- Do you feel the government has overstepped the boundaries of its responsibilities to its voting public or do you feel that more laws of this nature should be passed?

I just read the original thread---juicy...I can't answer the where, but I'm going to take a stab at what to look for (which is at the core of the question---you have to know the "what" before you can find the "where"): - Follow the employers---seek areas where employment is both vibrant and growing (job growth leads to migration patterns---people have a tendency to follow the money)- Seek a community with current or future infrastructure expansion intentions.

Let me remind you guys, with the nature of short sales, if you get them approved, you only have 2 weeks on average to close.

No, you will not receive the same rates in the commercial side as you do on the consumer side, but that is the price of growing and success, as you said!

My opinion is that if you are in an area that isn't appreciating then sell and exchange into something in a growing area.

One of the main requirements for a loan modification is a hardship letter explaining the nature of your financial hardship.