A quick internet search led to quite a few complaints by people claiming to be ripped off, had deals fall through, or simply getting the run around each time. 

Simple Truths.But you can make a ton of money, if you do it correctly.Why doesn't McDonalds sell T-bone steaks?

If your contract states that "time is of the essence", you could have forfeited your right to break the contract and get your EMD back simply by not adhering to the dates specified in the contract.

Others have simply created a new listing and had the seller notify guests about the change.

My goal of refinancing was simply lowering our monthly spending to reallocate towards future investments.

Granite, I know CA tends to see a lot of this; more than likely due to a lot of people owning Solar.My question is the owner that has a lien status associated to this Lien description (Notice of an Independent Solar Energy Producer Contract), is this a standard practice of just owning Solar (thus wasting time prospecting these individuals) or does this simply mean they (the solar company) took out a lien against the owner because the solar company is trying to collect their money.

If one of those can't be shown, the request for appeal may be denied or the court may hear the appeal and return a per curium affirmed (PCA) based simply on the briefs, both of which will shorten the length of time to conclusion.I looked at the CO promulgated real estate contract, and it has a provision that the prevailing party will be awarded their costs and expenses including attorney's fees, so the parties better be sure of the strength of their positions.If it were me, I'd probably push for mediation as soon as possible. 

AS Much as anything most folks in RE in that area simply rely  totally on them ..

Best case under such circumstance is they find alternative financing and simply over paid for the property.good luck

Assuming it simply won't happen, is failure to plan.