Originating as a small master planned community, Prosper has expanded and spread its wings, and now the secret of this hidden gem is leaking out – Prosper's projected growth is estimated to reach almost 85,000 by the year 2035.

Another challenging par 3 faces you on the 15th hole. At 139 yards, you'll be fighting for every one of them. Start by shooting over a huge pond, but don't go too far or you'll end up in the sand bunker directly behind the green. Add to this a fairway bordered with Pecan trees that creates a sort of wind tunnel, and make club selection extra important. Don't fret, the green is larger than most and will allow for some inaccuracy to the right or left.

The best part of this hustle and bustle-free lifestyle, when the big city beckons, residents are only minutes from shopping at Legacy Business Park in Plano, or Stonebriar Mall in Frisco. The Dallas Parkway is only minutes away to provide easy access to hours of shopping, dining and entertainment venues.

How much can you improve on a town that throughout years of steady growth, still maintained its small town charm, and provided quality amenities to its residents. This includes one of the most sought after public school systems with s student-teacher ratio of 12:1.

Lakes of Prosper: This is a quiet, extremely family friendly location with reasonably priced homes. Amenities include large pool, splash park, sports field, playground, butterfly garden, hiking/biking trails, and large lakes.

Quick shopping needs are found in downtown Prosper or the Prosper Town Center, plus an abundance of choices located at the nearby Stonebriar Center, Frisco, Park & Preston in Plano, Legacy Town Center and Shops of Willowbend and The Dallas Galleria. One of the largest retail areas in Collin County will find its home along Hwy. 380, just outside of Prosper in the next few years.

Place the boxes of flooring in your home and allow 24 to 48 hours to climatize before installation. If installing in a new home, you may want to run a dehumidifier for one week prior to installation. The humidity should be approximately 40 to 60 percent.

Plan your garden on paper by noting the north, south, east and west and any features that may affect your planting choices. For instance are there any large shade trees, or areas that receive more sun than others. On hot, dry areas facing the south and west, use plants that require less moisture. For north and east-facing slopes, choose plants that need more water.

In a Henderson, Nevada development by Pulte Homes, a new, four-bedroom house costs $214,990, and a similar home built in 2007 is being short saled for $149,999. Many buyers aren't even stopping to consider the merits of buying new construction and heading straight to the distressed home sales.

The next concern is proper ventilation. Typically, an attic provides roof ventilation that keeps it cool in the winter (preventing ice build up), and an escape route for household moisture. Some of this ventilation has to be preserved. If you insulate and seal the entire area, you're asking for trouble. Make sure you enlist the aid of a qualified builder or contractor at this stage of the game.