If you owe the bank $100, that's your problem. If you owe the bank $100 million, that's the bank's problem.

Definition of "potential" in real estate ads - Grim. Steer clear unless you have a lot of money and believe your blind dates really did have nice personalities. See "Ready to Rehab," and "Fixer Upper."

The dream of the older generation was to pay off a mortgage. The dream of today's young families is to get one.

The trouble with owning a home is that no matter where you sit, you're looking at something you should be doing.

Q: When is a one-story house a two-story house? A: You get one story before you buy and the second story after.

My real estate agent always gives 100 percent: 12% Monday, 23% Tuesday, 40% Wednesday, 20% Thursday and 5% Friday.

If you want to know exactly where the property line is, just watch the neighbor cut the grass.

Did you hear about Robin Hood's house? It has a little John.

Realtor: first you folks tell me what you can afford, then we'll have a good laugh and go on from there.

Yes, the kitchen is a bit small, but with a mortgage like this you won't do much cooking anyway.

There is no escaping the fact the current real estate market is an absolute bear. There is a definite silver lining, however. Later this year or perhaps next year, it will turn around. When it does, people are going to bounce back with a vengeance. Until then, just smile.