Quote from Marshall in The Rebound Girl
Lily: We have an announcement. [flashback to Lily and Marshall's apartment:] Robin: So what you're saying is, if you're meant to move to Long Island, some sign from the universe will magically appear at your doorstep? Future Ted: [v.o.] Now, kids, I don't think there was a knock on the door at that exact moment, but for the purposes of this story... Clive: Hi, I'm Clive. I live upstairs from you. Is this your sign? [holds a for sale sign] Marshall: I don't know, Clive. Is it? Lily: Oh, did we leave that outside? Yeah, we're selling our house in Long Island. Clive: Oh. Too bad you're not selling this place. I'd love to turn mine into a duplex. And I'd give you a really good price for it, because I am so rich. [present:] Robin: He did not say that. Marshall: His shoes did. Lily: Okay, the point is, we got the sign. We're moving to East Meadow.