[quote=walterwhite]we rent. no way our deductions exceed the std deduction.

also, many years ago i did ask her to get divorced for tax purposes. she said no. i ran the numbers for her and she was not impressed.

whats the risk? interest rate jumps?

lose the deposit?

everyone elses escrow seems to drag out interminably. i am afraid this one might be quick. why shouldn’t i be able to make it slow? What if I ask for time for a second inspection. maybe i can just flat out ask for an extra 30 days or so?[/quote]

Interesting…I though attorneys and doctors would be able to deduct job related expenses, up the ying yang and being you have kids, I thought you would have dependent care expenses to deduct too.

Hey, I don’t know if you simply can ask for an extension and get it. Well, it doesn’t hurt to ask. But, I guess the question is how badly you want the house?