AIG collected a nice premium, and pretty much assumed the bonds would never default.

My criteria would be:1.Reliable, appropriate response time2.Bonded, insured3.Reasonable (near average) costThanks in advance,Nick

Maybe they want to diversify into other investments rather than stocks and bonds and dont want or no need to find/rehab/rent a property.

The Court will set the amount of the bond or cash deposit based on damages, if any, for withholding or defending possession of the premises during the appeal, loss of rentals during the appeal, and attorney fees, if any.

Any "loss" by an escrow company is covered by their insurance/bonding in place and most companies now have the Cyber Crimes rider on all coverage and it already includes employee dishonesty, to an extent.Now, if you are funding a loan, then yes it will go to title so that they can issue the Lender's Policy of Title Insurance.

I'm assuming subject to is almost like a bond for deed in Louisiana.

'It's like a bond.

If you're goal is to remain liquid then you need to find stocks/bonds focused on real estate. 

I'm wondering if there is any type of bonding cement/sealant I could use to patch the leak as opposed to having to replacing the piping or even cutting off the pipe and capping it.

this also is what creates subsidized housing projects that are built with state bonds.. the open market won't put up with the risk of the tenant base so govvie jumps in and lures investors into bond deals.