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How can I get my co-op to allow a washer-dryer?

Posted on July 17, 2012 by admin

July 17, 2012 | Daily News A final word of caution: Do not rely on what the seller’s real estate agent tells you, says Doug Heddings, president of The Heddings Property Group. Read More

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4 empty-nesters reveal what they did right–and wrong

Posted on July 10, 2012 by admin

June 18, 2012 | Brick Underground If you’re a suburban empty nester considering a return to the city, you are not alone. “Over 50 percent of the apartments in The Residences at 400 Fifth above the Setai Hotel, are occupied … Continue reading →

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Summer Listings Can Heat Up Property Interest

Posted on June 18, 2012 by admin

June 18, 2012 | NY1 Many sellers believe summer is a bad time to put their property on the market, but that might not always be the case. NY1’s Jill Urban filed the following report with Doug Heddings…http://manhattan.ny1.com/content/163253/summer-listings-can-heat-up-property-interest

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Do Pre-emptive Purchase Offers Work?

Posted on July 9, 2012 by admin

Although the housing market seems far from healthy in many places, there are some locations where the inventory of available homes is so low that sellers are receiving multiple offers on their property from buyers wanting to take advantage of … Continue reading →

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Middle-Of-Nowhere Mansions

Posted on June 26, 2012 by admin

Mansions in the Middle of Nowhere When you picture a fabulously expensive mansion, the kind of luxurious home that costs $10 million dollars or more, you typically don’t visualize that home being located in a place like Big Chippewa Lake, … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Rates Drop to New Record Once Again

Posted on June 13, 2012 by admin

According to Freddie Mac reports, mortgage rates have dropped to historic lows for three weeks in a row, raising the Housing Affordability Index to record highs for May 2012. The index measures how easily an average household with median income … Continue reading →

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Is Buying a Condo in New York City a Good Investment Now?

Posted on June 12, 2012 by admin

With all the talk of the economy improving, it’s pretty easy to get swept up in optimism. But despite improvements, the numbers still aren’t that great. In April, unemployment numbers fell to a three year low of 8.1 percent, but … Continue reading →

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Condo from ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’

Posted on June 4, 2012 by admin

Some people find the erotic novel “Fifty Shades of Grey” offensive, while for others the book is a genuine masterpiece. However, it’s just a matter of personal taste. E. L. James, a British author, posted the book online and it … Continue reading →

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Best U.S. Cities for Job Growth

Posted on June 4, 2012 by admin

Washington, D.C. is one city that has continued to strive even throughout the economic crisis in the United States. Washington’s local economy has grown exponentially by 17% between  2007 and 2012. One of the main causes of this massive growth … Continue reading →

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Mitt Romney’s Personal Property Ups and Downs

Posted on June 3, 2012 by admin

Mitt Romney was listed in People magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People in 2002. The current presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor also worked as a  Mormon missionary in France. Romney owns a respectable real estate fortune in the United States. In fact, … Continue reading →

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