If your last name is "Jones," your trust can still be called the "Smith" Living Trust, and you can do this right at closing, meaning that "Jones" never appears in public records at all (a trick celebrities use, or so I hear, after paying a lawyer a zillion dollars in fees to learn about it...).

They are a big company, appeared well run, and assured me that because of their volume that their services fees would be lower than street value.  

If a "larger couple" (or any couple actually) is given a choice between your place with the Queen bed or Motel 6 (or whatever equivalent) with a King, they will go for the King.

Following the initial hearing, all eviction proceedings shall be held in abeyance for seven days and rescheduled for the next available court date unless the landlord dismisses the complaint, with or without prejudice; a tenant who was properly served under KRS 383.210 or KRS 383.540 fails to appear; or the parties reach an agreement and file an AOC-218, Forcible Detainer Settlement Agreement, before the seven days expire. 5.

In fact, prices will probably rise again in the spring and summer, now that the market appears to be returning to its normal seasonal behavior.

or would it be more strategic in this case to keep the appearance of having more income.

Check out your state board of realtors or equivalent and I'm sure they can get you answers.

I would tell them that I was sorry to hear about the husband's health situation.I would let them know I didn't receive their Notice to Vacate (or the whatever the equivalent legal form is for your jurisdiction).

Yes you will need some upkeep on the re-sealing / staining every few years for appearance and performance. 

But closing a heloc and requiring you to pay it in full for no reason are two very different things.That is the equivalent of a credit card company closing your cc and then telling you to pay the entire balance tomorrow or they're going to come after you.Thats just not possible - again - other than in certain circumstances like if you were to sell the home being used as equity for the heloc or something.