All you can do is what you're doing, a couple of calls to the authorities and your job is done.

the average 30-year owner occ rate as of this writing is 6.504%Second, again not knowing you market, the few things that I would validate thoroughly are:1. rent rates and potential rental income (did you validate this with local property managers, rentometer, housing authority, apartments. com, etc)?

The ticket stated “Your trash is not authorized for collection.”

Contact the authorities and make your neighbor comply....

In disputes, it's most common for the buyer and seller to split the EMD 50/50, but that's not carved in stone.The seller's agent and agency do not have the legal authority to disperse EMD funds without a written agreement from both parties.The bottom line is that it depends on the precise terminology of the offer.  

The issue is the tax identification number for non-residents, I understand you have to use special online services, or actually travel to an authorized provider and  show your passport/visa.   

For those of you who rent to low income tenants, and have been in the real estate game for a period of time (specifically through the 08 crash), do public housing authorities still continue to pay out during a downturn?

The rental market in Savannah is driven by the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) students, the nearby military bases, a strong tourist industry, and our large industrial sector and the port authority. 

My agent has told me that HUD has been unresponsive to requests from the title company to approve or provide the authorizations/information to clear the encumbrances.

He’s afraid it will bring the issue to light with the authorities and if the cost is too big we’ll back out and he’ll be stuck with a bigger problem.