With the recession is bearing down on many Americans and there is no clear sign of relief ahead, many people wonder if there is a better alternative in times of recession than just hiding down and play it safe. No one knows for sure when the economy will pick back up, so having a revenue stream that makes good money during the recession is not only a plus, is a necessity in today’s economy. With this in mind, consider that when the economy slows, the housing market follows suit. When the housing market slows down, people who may have sold their homes when the market was up, the roots tend to grow stronger and decide to stay at home for another 5-10 years (or until the market turns ). This inconvenient for homeowners creates a growing market niche for the right entrepreneur. Those who have to stay home more than you would normally need much help maintaining and fixing your home so that when it comes time to sell, the house is still worth a good price and what is a good place to live in half an hour. If a career in the service of home sounds like a good idea of ??your skill set and like the idea of ??a recession-resistant business, here’s a quick look at the top 10 home service franchises available today.

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