. >> that wases la -- was the last we heard. >> reporter: there are down sides, an extended length to close. the house is sold as s are a responsible for unpaid bills. it maybe neglected and need major repairs and cash talks according to the listing realtor. the home had several offers and the bank with a cash our. the bank would not comment. >> you can't buy it? >> the term short sale is one of those ironic terms where it's not short at all. >> reporter: all he could do is think about what could have been. >> if you're trying to purchase a foreclosure or short sale, you may want to speak to a lawyer. they may be able to get the wheels moving when the bank suddenly gets cold feet. that way you don't waste your money. it's john matarese. >>> it's scam alert night. >> people are in some cases paying to have this done into what are they having this done? >> someone wants to pick up the bills for you. >> and dwi keeps growing. we'll tell you about the new record they just set. that's coming up. all right. 90 is the old record from 1940. you get the idea. 87, your two-degree guarantee. con