Author Archives: douglas heddings

NYC Real Estate Market Data: Discerning Real from Fluff

Posted on March 2, 2015 by douglas heddings

The Daily News headline on Friday read “Apartment sales hit three-year low in January as NYC felt winter freeze.”  A very misleading headline given that the referenced report issued by StreetEasy is a CONDO report that does not include the 400+ co-ops … Continue reading →

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Related Companies Buys a 50 Percent Stake in CORE Residential Brokerage!

Posted on October 23, 2014 by douglas heddings

In one of the most synergistic marriages to ever take place on the NYC real estate frontier, world-reknowned develop Related Companies has purchased a 50% stake in Manhattan’s #1 Boutique brokerage firm, CORE. I am thrilled to be a part … Continue reading →

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Blame the Broker?

Posted on September 11, 2014 by douglas heddings

With all of the parties that are involved in a New York City real estate transaction, it still amazes me that when anything becomes uncomfortable, everyone looks to the broker’s commission to make things right. Consider this: there are a … Continue reading →

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The $50M Home Market

Posted on September 2, 2014 by douglas heddings

Manhattan real estate has become so incredibly sexy.  From the dramatic “reality” shows to the media reports of billionaires and foreign investors gobbling up property, it has never been a more exciting time to live in NYC. Today, Curbed ran an interesting … Continue reading →

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Buy/Sell or Sell/Buy?

Posted on August 26, 2014 by douglas heddings

I share my thoughts on how to best time the intracies of a sell/buy or buy/sell (that’s the point) move in this excellent Brickunderground piece.

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True Gotham is Back

Posted on August 25, 2014 by douglas heddings

I am back and so is True Gotham! It has been way too long since I have played an active role in the content and life of this blog. 6 years of running The Heddings Property Group kept me away … Continue reading →

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Can A Real Estate Agent Afford a Social Media Hiatus?

Posted on July 16, 2013 by douglas heddings

As an early adopter of social media in all of it’s forms (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, Instagram, Vine, SnapChat and so on), I have always believed in the incredible power of the medium to build and foster relationships. As a … Continue reading →

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Upper West Side Luxury Condos and Real Estate

Posted on November 8, 2012 by douglas heddings

Upper West Side Luxury Condos and Real Estate Attract Interest Upper West Side luxury condos and real estate bring premium prices because the neighborhood is seen as one of the most desirable locations in the New York City area. It … Continue reading →

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Shooting “Selling New York” – RSVP Required

Posted on September 26, 2012 by douglas heddings

  Selling New York and The Heddings Property Group cordially invite you to join usfor cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, with live entertainment by pianist Ion Ionescu, as we shoot an episode of “Selling New York”.   WHEN: Thursday September 27th … Continue reading →

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Where is the market HEDDINGS?

Posted on September 26, 2012 by douglas heddings

The million dollar question, or perhaps billion dollar question if you ask the new owners of condos at One57, is “how’s the market?’ First I would say it depends on who you’re asking and second it totally depends on the … Continue reading →

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