The book The Charge also suggests you Schedule 90 Day Holidays.

Maybe we can all meet up after the holidays?

Banks are open on the weekends, as are various places you can get money orders, however, real estate contracts generally have a place where you can commit to putting an EMD at the title or escrow company within X days, to account for weekends or holidays or what not.

New and seasoned investors can meet and mingle, exchange ideas and refer business to each other in a more relaxed, yet structured social environment. 

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Will the increased competition result in relaxed underwriting and loan chasing?

If you are interested in getting into the real estate game, do it on more relaxed terms.

The type of finance found in "It's A Wonderful Life", you know the holiday movie.  

Envision friends over for a Mint Julip or a Pimm's while relaxing in comfortable chairs on a warm evening.

Typically, it goes with the school schedule, and major holidays..