I'm an Inspirada resident. I agree that growth has been slow. It's expected given the current market conditions. People just need to be patient. Things will turn around. Frankly, I'm completely sick of these alarmist articles that paint a picture otherwise.

Living in the neighborhood has been great for us. We've met a lot of neighbors and we get together frequently for BBQs, etc. It's all about what you make of your neighborhood/community. I've lived in many neighborhoods in the valley and, despite the fact that it's still small, I've never lived in one as social as Inspirada. I lived in Silverado Ranch for a number of years and never met our next door neighbors. They never bothered to come out of their house.

Regarding the HOAs, I won't argue with the fact that they're strict. But it's for the better. That lady with the stupid, hideous angel statue on her front porch is a big joke in the neighborhood. Everybody knows that house. When we give directions to our house, it usually includes "turn left right after the house with the ugly statue."