1 In 2050, nearly one in five Americans (19%) will be an immigrant, compared with one in eight now (12% in 2005).  The foreign-born share of the nationâs population will exceed historic highs sometime between 2020 and 2025, when it reaches 15%. The historic peak share was 14.7% in 1910 and 14.8% in 1890.
Escrow is a short period of time (often about 30 days) where the seller takes the house off the market with the contractual expectation that you will buy the house - provided you don't find any serious problems with it when you inspect it. (For more on the escrow process, read 10 Hurdles To Closing On A New Home.)
Your response to the seller's delay can make or break the deal. The escrow process can be stressful for buyers and sellers alike. Inspections and mortgage applications give buyers long to-do lists with tight deadlines, while sellers stay busy making repairs and preparing to close on their new homes. It's common for one party to ask to delay closing escrow.