My husband is currently incarcerated and is getting released in 9 days.

@Jerry PuckettHey jerry I did call stewart title for tax data, they told me they cannot release any kind of information to a third party....which confuse me a little...they didn't know what a absentee owner list...But I called another company and they said they could help with a AO list, still waiting for a email

The lender won't even talk to you unless you have an "authorization to release information" signed by the borrower (and sometimes notarized.)  

I even got the pleasure of interviewing BP's own J Scott on the most recent episode, which I had to release in a 2-parter. 

.- Here are before pics- Here are current pics (kitchen cabinets will be 42" with granite; bathroom will have body shower; basement will be partially finished)

Any body out there able to lead me in the right direction?

It doesn't give you title it only releases her interest in title.So unless your name is on the original title with her it doesn't give you legal title.  

Absent a court order quieting title, about your only practical choice is to get the former owner to release any and all interests. 

Did you release the one who moved out from any further obligation?

Can i control the risk by asking for itemized receipts before releasing the money from the escrow account?