Now, what is common is to arrange for the option price to be financed.

Is it really all that common where you are?

A foreclosure doesn't "wipe out" IRS liens, if they cut loose of the lien it was by choice and it's common, but not required.

Here in Canada it is quite common to have a holding company hold real estate assets.

We pay a common utility fee of $25 per month for unlimited internet use (everyone uses their cell, so no need for phones).

I will add that only one bathroom is common in my area.

@Chris Messier My initial (knee jerk) response was to say use common sense ... but what constitutes a large storm is relative ... the weather that has paralyzed Texas these past days is normal winter fare here.

Once you are in agreement on that then your financial decisions will be able to be viewed in relation to your common goals.

(LOL) Condos with basements are common here, the fire-common wall footing is below the slab grade and extends up to the roof.Nice walkouts are possible in these hills, I'm surprised you wouldn't have them in CO

In a 100% money/100% work deal the more common split is 50/50.