Last year's successful realtors, in town builders, etc. are really scrambling and living off of who knows what.

He was scrambling to have it ready before the first guest arrived. 

Our initial financing fell through and we had to scramble to secure backup financing.

If the custom in your area is for only nine month leases, leaving you to scramble for short term tenants during the summer, it will be harder. 

HELOC is great if you intend to pay it down sooner than later - keep in mind that with a HELOC the interest will fluctuate over time (and jump a lot after the introductory period), and it can be called by the bank (ie: closed) at any time - it happened to us in 2009 after the last market bust and we had to scramble to get approved for another one by another bank.

The hotel industry is scrambling to act as they see their market share eroding.

I am also scrambling to order and find some of the finishes we need, which end up pushing the time out even more.

There is always a last-minute scramble, but you will make it happen if you really want it.

There is always a last-minute scramble, but you will make it happen if you really want it.

As a buyer, my lender flaked out 2 weeks before the closing date so I scrambled to find another lender.