My guesses are:* they can't get finance* it just doesn't occur to them - home ownership is outside their expectations* they are concerned that they won't cope with the bills (eg repairs)

That would be like watching politics on 24 hour news channels and expecting to figure out what is really going on.

Which option gives you less money paid out in interest over the period you expect to hold them.

I am paying $150/month and get much more value than I ever expected.

What is your expected offer/purchase price?

Apparently the housing collapse and economic troubles are hurting some real estate companies you wouldn't have expected.

You've brought the assignment of contract which stipulates your fee and the %age you expect up front.

Should I change my realtor or am I expecting too much?

Fuld, I expect, will be one of many corporatists happy to contribute to the cause.

The LinkedIn group isn't very active, nor do I expect it to be, given anything that could be asked/done there, can probably get a quicker response here.Then again, it is a good way for all the BP people on LinkedIn to connect over there.