Big thinks we can get this deal done within 10 business days.

There is a pump that stopped working - I called a plumber to come take a look and they said the motor burnt out and needed to be replaced - I setup the service for the next business day (after the weekend) and my plumber seemed to think it was not particularly urgent. 

We did reach an agreement which stands to be a letter of intent and $1,000 Deposit to purchase the property on the first business day of 2023.

If I'm not certain, I'll spread it out to 5-7 business days (we don't work weekends).

I signed all the closing paperwork for my HELOC on Monday, July 11, so today is the last day of my three business days to cancel. 

To answer more succinctly - usually about 4-6 business days from the request coming in, has been when the check arrives in the mail.They have wire options for sending stuff directly to a bank say for a closing, etc at I think a $25 charge.

Part of it's intent is "to safeguard the public against deceit and financial hardship; to insure, foster, and encourage fair dealing in the sale and purchase of homes in foreclosure; to prohibit representations that tend to mislead; to prohibit or restrict unfair contract terms; to afford homeowners a reasonable and meaningful opportunity to rescind sales to equity purchasers; and to preserve and protect home equities for the homeowners of this state."2 of it's provisions are:1) a seller should be given the right to rescind the sale within 5 business days after the signed contract, in writing. the law specifically states, "Until the equity purchaser has complied with this section, the equity seller may cancel the contract."

The 5 to 7 business days after they release funds cane and went .

In California, the right of redemption generally ceases at the close of business on the last business day PRIOR to the sale. 

They've let it go pretty far, and haven't seemed to care about it for a while.The right of redemption on tax-defaulted property in California ends at the close of business on the last business day prior to the date of the tax deed sale.