Housing Market Enthusiast T-Shirts

'That use to work, Dorothy ... but now you need at least 20% down.'

'Forget my mortgage application, fill this bag with money. I've decided to make a cash offer!'

'Good news! We've got a buyer.'

Caution- Falling Property Value Next 5 Miles

Large 'Demand' over stepping tiny 'Supply' sign.

"Ahh, here it is. . . I new we had it somewhere!"

Home seller has given up after reducing price many times.

'By appointment only!!!'

Walking away from mortgages.

"They say underwater is the next Brooklyn."

'Sales of new homes are plummeting. I suggest we build old homes.'

"I remember when you used to see 3 or 4 of these a week!"

US Foreclosures

'We don't get many clients asking to view rat infested properties.'

"Don't worry, dear. When it comes to getting you a better place, money is no object."

Person feeding hungry 'Residential real estate market' with 'Low interest rates' and 'Jobs'

"Here's a beach hut in your price range."

'Says here that 36% of adult children are now living with their parents.'

"Hello. I'm your buy-to-let landlord - could you give me a bed for the night?"

"Aren't you the estate agent who sold us this house?"

"Local authorities are always whining on about the cost of 'affordable' housing..."

House prices remain out of reach for most first-time buyers...

Mortgages

"Looks like rent-a-mob's arrived."

All in this together.

'It's a house repossession wave.'

After dinner conversation since property prices stagnated

"Pleased to meet you neighbour! I'm the first wave of gentrification."

"I know the government's carrying part of the risk, but I'm not sure Mr.Cameron knows much about plumbing."

'It's not my fault sales are down. The economy has made buyers homeophobic.'

"Checking out all the homes I can't afford."

"Listen, you guys, it's O.K. to sell your apartment at a loss. It's a badge of honor."

"Forget it Stan - maybe one day... you could rent it."

'Lower the price by ?30k!' 'He's trying to kick-start the housing market.'

'Could you show me something in my price range.'