So, that being said, besides price -- also look to see what other things could be done to the home to increase the marketability of the home such as:• exterior painting, gardening, and pressure washing to up the curb appeal• Deep cleaning/decluttering• Minor repairs or updatesEvery home/situation is different.

How can I put some pressure to go into probate in order to have the chance to purchase the property from the state?

The next year, I spent my honeymoon with my newlywed husband at a foreclosure seminar and a few months later, we attended a 5-day real estate bootcamp run by a guru, with all the high-pressure tactics you'd expect.

Pressure wash and yard work outside.

Color of the roof shingles - you must be kidding me (my blood pressure is already rising). 

We'll be including frig/ deep freezer in the basement/ dish wash/ stove/ microwave/ laundry wash/dryer/ water softener system.

The rent on this one is large enough that I will feel the pressure if he or someone else falls behind.

If they still refuse and you feel you have a case, you can file a complaint with the state board to see if that will put pressure on them to relent.

I don't mind seeing the stains of hydro-static pressure puddling, but as soon as one gets into mold territory and then says "is it legal" for a bank to call time out, I have to question how accurately you are portraying the situation.

I wouldn't be surprised if your pressure reducing valve was going bad, which contributed to a leaky valve & water heater.