Realty Pillows

"I'm a real estate developer and I'm just looking over this area."

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

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

Hollywood Sign Developers

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

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

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

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

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

'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.

Do you mind if we stop calling this a "starter house" now?

'These elves sure are helpful around the house.'

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

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

"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?"

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

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

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

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

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

Ice Cream And Summer Rentals

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

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

The Tightrope Balancing Act of Home Ownership and Interest Rates.

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.