Real Estate Cartoons

"When we bought it 5 years ago the mortgage payments seemed huge. But we got used to it. Please, pull up an orange crate and make yourself comfortable."

"Well, it always helps to put fresh flowers around, and simmer some potpourri on the stove. Oh, and let's get rid of those Alligator Motels."

"I just thought it was time to sell. The laces kept coming untied, there's a leak in the heel, and it needs all new odor-eaters."

"My suggestion would be to cover it with a bush and hope no one notices."

"The paperwork for your mortgage seems to be in order. Now, if we can tap a vein for your signature we'll be all set."

"OK, OK! You drive hard bargain. Me throw in washing machine."

"I'm not sure this entirely justifies the 'water view' increase in your selling price."

"Margaret would like to move to a larger house, but I just don't see the need."

"We got a hybrid loan. It starts out as a fixed rate loan, converts into an ARM, and if the lender's not satisfied with his return, we host his in-laws every other summer in the basement."

"I bought a software program that should help us monitor and control our spending habits, and while I was there, I picked up a few new games, a couple of screen savers, 4 new mousepads, this nifty pullout keyboard cradle