Top 10 Phrases Not Heard from Developers Since 2007

I’ve put together a list of the top 10 phrases that I have not heard for quite some time from developers.  Please feel free to add any others you come up with in the comments.

#10 "I’m a preferred developer for Rite Aid."

#9  "We have excellent banking relationships, financing is not an issue."

#8  "There are thousands of rooftops in the pipeline around the site."

#7  "There is no difference between corporate and franchisee leases."

#6  “My rent guarantee is just as good as having an actual tenant.”

#5  "I’ve got a 5.00% CAP in my proforma."

#4  "I’m building to a 7.00% return on costs."

#3  “There’s a Walmart/Target/etc. going in down the street, my rents are going to go up.”

#2  “I’m working on a power center in the Inland Empire.”

and the #1 phrase no longer heard from developers is:

#1  "I’ve got a Starbucks deal."

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3 Comments

  1. Joshua says:

    ahhh… the good old days of 2 years ago.

  2. Doug says:

    I needed a good laugh! This list is awesome! Thanks!

  3. how about "I just found a GREAT property… you know where the Wal-mart is? Yeah, right on the water."

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