Career Change Into Real Estate Mugs

"I did 'stop and smell the flowers' once. Then I bought them, cut them down, and put up condos."

TV show is called Repossesion Repossession. Man says: 'I see the property shows are reacting to the economic downturn.'

'I'm sure that one wasn't there last week.'

"Tight......this isn't tight...now a New York City apartment......that's tight."

"No, it wasn't a sinkhole. Your old TV was so heavy the ground could no longer take the weight."

"I can't believe how great my life is now: We used to live in an apartment, but now, I have my own garden..."

Man to realtor: 'How much for a starter cubicle?'

"So, tell me a little bit more about this house training you mention on your CV."

"Enough with how great the public schools are. Just tell us – is there a Trader Joe’s nearby?"

'And if you look to your left between the condos and the ABD store, you can see the ocean.'

"Liable to flooding? Whatever gives you that idea sir?"

"So, the Scharfs have an atoll. Big deal."

At first I thought it was just coincidence, but then I realized it corresponded directly to your shift.

What say we rough it today and go without ice in our drinks!

"I'm from brokers without borders. Invest in deserted island reits!"

'These elves sure are helpful around the house.'

"I agree, the place was a tear-down, but I just remembered we were only renting it."

Sales chart is buildings in background.

"So, what did you do at charter school today?"

'How many studio apartment construction projects did you say you'd worked on before?'

"When you say the meek will inherit the earth, does that include the mineral rights?"

"No, our home wasn't stolen. Since it's a 'smart home', it keeps having itself moved to a nice neighborhood."

Another All Steel Home Built By Wit Construction.

'How do you like my new, deep plush carpet?'

'We earn extra money by renting out your office at night.'

'As my solicitor I think you could have negotiated that better.'

'The housing market may be flat, but pillow-fort construction is blooming!'

Ice Cream And Summer Rentals

The Tightrope Balancing Act of Home Ownership and Interest Rates.

'Too late...looks like they've already been pillaged.'

"I'd better enjoy this while I can. It's the only home I'll own without a mortgage!"

A corner market is taken over by suburban sprawl.

"Our detractors call it suburban sprawl, but I prefer thinking of our plan as 'sustainable over-development!'"

'To close the deal, I had to make some minor concessions.'

Man sees sign stating dog for sale, house and land thrown in.