Contractor Update

Depending on which news report you hear, read or watch -- the country is in the midst of a recession. Or, it is not. We could be heading for one or a recession might actually be diverted. Whatever shakes out, this much is true -- the housing market is in a prolonged slump.

The normal business model used to suggest that when the housing market is down, and people are staying put, then the remodeling industry kicks in and does well. But not this time. Many are reporting the requests for anything but basic repairs and modest upgrades are down nationwide.

We, at ConstructionDeal.com, want to hear from our network of contractors - is your phone ringing? How is business? We'd like to report how things are going in your area. If you could, please email us and let us know if your business is doing worse, about the same, or even better in 2008. Email at marketing (at) constructiondeal (dot) com and let us know.

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Thanks in advance for participating.