I've done them in as little as 5 days, and one right now is taking 6 weeks for an unusual property.Local banks may help.

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I don't think that's an unusually high rate.

This year is going to be a bit unusual for us.

Now a stick built geodesic dome would be, just an unusual kind of home.That could be the main reason for lenders balking at the expenditure.

@Juwane D Brown That's an unusual lease, typically rent is due on the first and late on the 5th.

When these folks are out put a clause in your lease that the security deposit cannot be used for the last month of rent.It is not unusual for tenants to attempt this. 

It's usually some unusual circumstance.For example, you may find an individual private lender who is willing to lend 70%-80% of the purchase price, and then the seller finances the remaining portion.Generally speaking, HMLs will want you to have skin in the game, and from what I've seen, many like to be the "1st and only" lien on the property, meaning that something like seller financing wouldn't be allowed.If you have an individual private lender in the 1st position, they may not have that stipulation.There are some HMLs that advertise "100% LTC products" subject to LTARV limitations, but generally even in these cases, you will probably be responsible for floating the initial construction draw throughout the renovation period.

Two said they would likely make an offer. (2 weeks have passed sine then)7 attended Agent's open house a week ago. 2 non-neighbors visited the public open house this past sunday.Feedback on the house:Positives: finishes, craftsmanship, neighborhood, large, priced rightNegatives: Funky layout (and I de-funked it quite a bit), high taxes (but awesome school district), Washer/dryer in garage (unusual here in the NE and no way to fix that with this house), low curb appeal (siding is unusual for around here and it's front is weird with the door coming into the "basement"), electric heat, no central A/CComments have been consistent in that the house is priced right, but the house just is not fit for them.I was hoping to get it under contract before we get into the HOT (no a/c) and SLOW months of July/Aug.Carrying costs are: $3,000/moShould I drop to 359k (or lower) or wait it out for it to get busy again in mid-September?

If you can offer no financing contingency and a quick close, it's not unusual for the bank to take a lower offer.