In this particular case, the seller is doing boundary line adjustments and short platting, so he can't sell until all the changes are made. He has until dec 08 to get everything done. His wife found a house in another part of the state, so they have moved there. Hence, why they are renting for a year.

Turns out, all this torment was for nothing. Lender just called and the program that used to be in place (5% down, stated income) has gone away. I would have to put down 10% and at this point, I do not want to tie up that much of my 'nest egg'. So, "problem" solved. I actually feel a little relieved because now I don't have to make a choice. And this option still isn't permanent, so if I don't like living there, I can just go buy something else. (Even though I hate the thought of having to move again so soon.) And who knows, might turn out that I love it there and won't EVER want to move. Or maybe I'll decide to pack up and move to Colorado. (I have no idea why, but I keep feeling like I should run away to Colorado-never been there. Maybe I hope I'll meet a John Denver type there. ;\) )

Me-43
H-46
M 12 yrs 7/09
T 15
2 grown kids
bomb 7/05/07
H moved out 8/04/07
11/22/09 told him I quit;let's get ball rolling
Mid Dec- he isn't sure he wants D
End 2/2010-Starting to consider piecing