I have seen this specifically come into play in markets where the threat of hurricane or flood is higher than normal.

I would use the threat of suing to get the earnest money back.  

No worries about the competition, I'm not a threat to anyone lol.

@David Jackson, I understand everyone says you should be title insurance for protection, but I always question its value when the process looks at all the possible threats and then makes those exempt.

These being social references not political, but politics follow social demands.It was the beginning of "the great society", racial equality, expansion of health care, equal opportunity, voting rights, all during the reduction of nuclear threats and cold wars.That night, candles were placed in windows in East and West Berlin in honor of JFK, humanity overcame differences. :)

You typically have two years to find property that must have a similar use: Our friend @Bill Exeter has a great page detailing this type of exchange: http://www.exeter1031.com/1033_exchange_faqs.aspx#howSection 1033 US Tax Code(B)Period within which property must be replaced The period referred to in subparagraph (A) shall be the period beginning with the date of the disposition of the converted property, or the earliest date of the threat or imminence of requisition or condemnation of the converted property, whichever is the earlier, and ending—(i) 2 years after the close of the first taxable year in which any part of the gain upon the conversion is realized, or(ii) subject to such terms and conditions as may be specified by the Secretary, at the close of such later date as the Secretary may designate on application by the taxpayer.

It might be the cynic in me, but I tend to think this is because MF makes no money off of either of these investment types, and view them as a competitive threat to their fee-based news letters and stock tip sheets.

Tomorrow I need to move forward with my threats and tow the vehicle.

And part of the Alpha's job is protecting the pack - i.e. eliminating any potential threat.

You should have a Tips Hotline.Maybe if citizens were more involved in tipping off officials about odd conduct, threats made and explosive behavior we'd probably have less shootings and crazies carrying out crimes.