Also with the new Chip plant going in, there will be a high demand for homes within say 15-20 minutes of the plant.

As long as you don't eat the paint chips or try to sand down the sheetrock through multiple layers of paint without a ventilation device, it's not a big deal.

There is another option from a mobile bill pay like Square, where you can manually type in a card number from any card that has a 'chip' or magnetic strip on it- like a prepaid Visa card.

Computer chips are especially in short supply and that’s held up production of new autos and other manufactured goods.

Don't think you'd get the DA to file, but probably enough of a bargaining chip to get all your earnest back and be able to walk relatively whole.

I also think some of this is the result of several chip manufacturers planning new billon dollar plants in the Phoenix area.

If you have a group of independent contractors doing the work they do NOT respect the work of the prior person and will not care if they chip the new flooring, etc.If you know and trust the contractors, let them get the permit. 

Some lenders will allow this -- particularly in states that have a lot of severe weather or mountainous terrain.2) Put down a "chip and seal" road, in which you put down tar and then aggregate on top.

It looks like it's been well maintained on the inside; the outside has paint chipping) I anticipate learning more during an inspection. 

@Jay Mersfelder sounds like you have some chips to play with to accomplish your goals.