I have been waiting for a bank to release a short sale house since last Dec. 2009. I have withdrawn my earnest money but am still watching the house. I noticed the seller dropped the price $5000.00 today. Does anyone know if banks are speeding up the short sale process? Even a counter offer would be appreciated.

My offer is within a very reasonable range for the area.

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