Fayetteville Arkansas makes list of "Top 10 Recession Proof Cities"

Fayetteville Arkansas (along with greater Northwest Arkansas) has been placed on the list of "Top 10 Recession Proof Cities."  Factors such as large "recession resistant" corporations like Wal-Mart, Tyson, and JB Hunt as well as the local mix of arts, education, and industry combine to help keep Northwest Arkansas prospering while the rest of the country suffers. 

Check out the story by clicking on the link below.

http://nwahomepage.com/media_player.php?media_id=19557

Think about what this means for our local housing market.  More jobs, people moving to the area, lower unemployment, more homes purchased -- stable home prices.  Hopefully this will take some of the worry out of your home buying and selling decisions in the near term.  

Nationally, if you are considering moving or want to know about other areas, check out Forbes list of America's Recession Proof Cities below.

http://www.forbes.com/realestate/2008/04/29/cities-recession-places-forbeslife-cx_jz_0429realestate.html?boxes=relstories

Until next time.