I spoke to a Realtor today who confirmed that yes, the house had indeed sold as a short sale sometime earlier in the year.My question is how can this note be valid if a short sale was completed? 

There is a gas stove and gas outlets in every room to plug in space heaters.

Financing:If buyer does not obtain the required financing but otherwise complies with the terms hereof the binder deposit less sales and loan processing costs incurred, will be returned to the Buyer.A. [] Application:The application for the mortgage described in paragraph 1D will be made with lender selected by [] Seller or [] Buyer.Unless such mortgage loan is approved without continued contingencies other than those elsewhere covered in this agreement within ______ days of the date of acceptance of this agreement, Seller and Buyer will have the right to terminate this agreement, and Buyer will return to Seller all the title evidence and surveys received from Seller.Buyer will make application for financing within ______ days of the date of acceptance of this agreement and in a timely manner furnish any and all credit, employment, financial and other information required by the lender.In the event the original loan application is denied, Buyer, if requested by Seller, will reapply within ______ days of such request at an alternate institution.B. [] Seller:The balance due to Seller will be evidenced by a negotiable promissory note of Borrower, secured by a valid purchase money _______ mortgage or Trust Deed on the Property and delivered by Buyer to Seller dated the date of closing bearing annual interest rate of_______ % and payable$_________ per__________ for [ ] ________ years [ ] _________ months.

If you'd like to save on gas then take the 95X from Downtown to Broward Blvd, its a 30-minute commute. 

They currently have a gas protection plan that protects the appliances that they pay 120/ month for.

Tankless water heater gas with duel vents through roof 2.

Taxes are only 1200 for the yr, insurance 70 average gas bill 400 water 225 electric 200.

With oil and gas prices dropping, what does the ND market really look like?

I put down the numbers for the local gas, electric and water providers so that service can be shut down if there is an issue, but I wouldn't authorize them to call in repairs without my consent or giving me a chance to assess the situation.

Thanks for the advice everyone- you all have some valid points!