That's how many people would describe the real estate market.  There are so many new terms that one must become familiar with in order to complete an educated transaction.

Terms including assumable mortgage , subprime, entitlement, earnest money deposit are just a few of the terms that, perhaps, your average person who is looking to buy/sell, might have to reference a dictionary to figure out just how each word will affect their transaction.  A good agent will walk you through any questions you have and help you out with notoriously difficult parts of the transaction process.

That said, as anyone should know, some of the best advice would be to take your time, compare multiple offers, and always ask questions about any and everything, even if you have the slightest doubt.  There are also many real estate glossary/dictionaries out there that will help you if you questions as well.