As we all know the fed just started a tightening cycle (whether they continue to tighten remains to be seen), the same thing they did in 2007 that pricked the bubble.  

., EU and many parts of Asia Pacific are spending gains from rising incomes, low interest rates and low oil prices, which should support GDP growth.Rents | In 2016, global prime rents across the three major property types—office, industrial and retail—are expected to grow 2.2% on an annual basis, according to estimates from CBRE’s Global Rent Index.Capital Markets | Global commercial real estate investment markets are expected to remain active in 2016, but the pace of growth is anticipated to slow after six years of recovery and price appreciation.Office | Most U.S. and European office markets are expected to tighten further in 2016 as demand for space is expected to outpace limited new development.

Then, perhaps, offer them some waffle pad to install under the feet of their bed, and/or a note to tighten the bolts on their frame.Good luck!  

My fear is what if banks continue to tighten up and they all say no and I'm left with a balloon payment I can't make?

@Russell Brazil sounds like he just gave you valuable advice in terms of tightening the value range on your condo.  

Congratulations; nice to hear of someone getting a great deal in the tightening market. 

Repetitive strain injuries from typing so much have led me to realize that coding is a young (wo)man's game.  

I am still in the industry but I am looking to relieve some of the financial strain this industry places on my family.

The most people at 1st look, that sounds like you’re being silly, no one wants to pay a house for 6 to 9 months vacant.But if you get the response like this…Seller: “no I don’t want to do that, it’s going be a real financial strain for us to make but those payments.”Timeline – UrgencyYou want to figure out the Seller’s timeline or urgency.A good way to do this is the following: “Mr.

Probably a recipe for friction, conflict, delays and strong likihood of you never seeing a payday (and strained future relations, if any).