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The CRE Humor Jokes

Expectation: TI wrapped by Friday. Reality: change order #27 at 4:59 PM

Oct 11

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Broker: 'Build-out is simple—just paint and carpet' GC: surprise asbestos, 14-week door lead times, and your slab is 2 inches off Landlord: 'TI allowance is $30/SF' Tenant: brings an $85/SF Pinterest mood board Me in Excel: turning $0.07/SF CAM into a pro forma miracle while lender emails 'one last item' 🤡🚧

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