And sales rep said that title company can no longer supply the list because of the law (They dont have database either).

The list of people that must be notified include, the lender that has accepted the short sale and the lender supplying the financing for your buyer....."".....As part of the law, a "short sale flipper" is defined as a person who has a house under contract to sell before they actually own it, AND the second transaction closes with-in 14 days of the short sale transaction.

Money is dear right now so everyone is competing for the same supply.

Here's my last say: It's very disappointing that after I take the time to correct all the inaccuracies of your post (others probably wouldn't have bothered), you still respond in a condescending fashion.

My guess is that you will have to disclose it to the lender in some form or fashion prior to closing.

Hopefully it works out but im determined to make it work in some way of fashion!..

You just have to raise your profile the old fashioned way.

A lot of the people laid off will eventually start new businesses and the money supply will eventually loosen up some.

Stick with the big box or a supply house with some buying power.

Some nicks and dings certainly fall under normal or expected wear and tear, I would think in a neighborhood where it could be assumed that you might rent to a Christian tenant, that it would be reasonable to assume they might celebrate Christmas in a customary fashion and decorate the outside of the home for the season, where the wind blows and ice may form.