It’s All in the Punctuation “I can’t be satisfied until you’re satisfied.” –Phil Dunphy motto Fans of sitcom “Modern Family” (I am) no doubt enjoyed last night’s episode, in which Phil Dunphy’s “car wrap” features photos of his family along with his real estate marketing slogan, “I can’t be satisfied until you’re satisfied.” If you’re...Read More
Steps to Hiring a Realtor I’m still a huge fan of the sitcom “Modern Family,” but my notion that the show was using a real-life consultant to get its (real estate) facts right was dashed by last night’s episode. Either that, or California Realtors practice way differently than their Minnesota counterparts (always a possibility —...Read More
The Dean of TV Realtors I find Ty Burrell’s charactor on “Modern Family” to be more believable (“Phil Dunphy, Realtor“). But for the record, easily the longest running TV realtor would be Evelyn Harper on “Two and a Half Men,” played by the wonderful Holland Taylor (also Tom Hanks’ boss on the show where he...Read More
“Modern Family” & the Housing Market — or, “Why is Ty Burrell wearing my blue button-down shirt?” You can’t get back on the horse until you fall off. –“Phil Dunphy,” Modern Family In the closing weeks of 2010 — 4+ years into the worst downturn since the ’30’s — a prime-time TV show has finally...Read More
“Modern Family” Realtor Think of doctors in modern culture, and what comes to mind? Characters from sitcom’s and movies like “ER,” “House,” “Scrubs,” and, if you’re old enough, “Marcus Welby, M.D.” For lawyers, the list would include “Law & Order,” “Boston Legal,” “LA Law,” and “Allie McBeal.” (OK, I’m dating myself). Now, when you think...Read More
