The inspectors provided us w/ verification of work complete before we released funds.  

If the owner is cooperative, don't let the contract expire, simply do an addendum extending the date and modifying the financing being sought.

I currently coordinate some real estate educational networking events and would like to extend an invite to you.Best Regards,Joe Scorese

@Anne DahlInsurance Services Office (ISO) www.isomitigation.com, www.verisk.com or www.iso.com extended the recognition from 5 to 7 drive miles from a fire station on July 1, 2014.

This company offers an 8 % for the line of credit extended, for example, a LOC for 50k would cost me 4,000 upfront and the rates are somewhere around 12 %. 

So, 100% seller financing might be a great deal for you, but at what risk to the person extending you the credit?

This includes when and how earnest money is released - or refunded to you, as well as subject-to terms (such as the issuance of a title binder), etc.No matter what "paperwork" a realtor or seller requires of you, this does not preclude you issuing "paperwork" of your own in the form of escrow instructions, binding the transaction to your terms.

IsaacWe do not assign in PA, we record our option or purchase and sale contract and we get paid to release that cloud on the title.  

And the cost savings from low oil prices has helped other industries with their bottom lines.Back to your question, have a look at the numbers - I just released my April 2015 MLS Stats blog today and the link at the bottom has a bunch of data you may find useful:http://blogs.har.com/3226/46025/April-2015-MLS-Stats-Are-Out

The main things that caught my eye that was recorded 08-22-2006 there was a "MORTGAGE" from SUREPOINT LENDING ABN FIRST RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE NETWORK INC for 106,250.09-01-2006 there is a "RELEASE OF MORTGAGE" from WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK for 94k.