Author Archives: Doug Heddings

Jonathan Miller and I Talk Shop on Housing Helix Podcast

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Doug Heddings

One of my favorite people in the real estate world, Jonathan Miller invited me to join him on his Housing Helix Podcast last week.  Our discussion included social media, traditional versus non brokerage models, square footage and more. Have a listen: Thanks … Continue reading →

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What Makes a Bad Real Estate Agent

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Doug Heddings

Real Estate adviser Tara Struyk of Forbes.com shares her Top Five Signs Of A Bad Real Estate Agent. I couldn’t agree with her more as she points out ways to gage if your agent is doing an effective job of selling and … Continue reading →

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World Habitat Day is October 4th

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Doug Heddings

On Monday, October 4, 2010 raise your voices and advocate for change to help those around the world who do not have a decent place to live. The most important thing you can do is take action! Below are three … Continue reading →

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Heddings Property Group Entering A Challenging Hamptons Market

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Doug Heddings

We’re opening an office in Southampton (via Curbed) October 1 and very excited about the prospect of working with all of our clients who have homes in both Manhattan and the Hamptons.   We are also not naive and realize that … Continue reading →

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The NEW UrbanDigs Provides Transparency AND Reality

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Doug Heddings

This is an incredibly exciting week for Manhattan real estate buyers, sellers and agents as Noah Rosenblatt of UrbanDigs.  Nooah is launching his brand new and incredibly sophisticated site this week that will allow all of us to track Manhattan … Continue reading →

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TrueGotham Revisited: Pricing Property Still a Priority

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Doug Heddings

The impetus for this re-post today is the fact that in the months of July and August, our team has received multiple bids on several properties with some of those properties going to contract and selling above the asking price. … Continue reading →

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A Broker’s Opinion Is Just An Opinion

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Doug Heddings

if there is one thing I know for sure after all of the barbecues, cocktail parties, and various summer get-togethers, it’s that everyone has an opinion about the real estate market (I repeat, there is not ONE national real estate … Continue reading →

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In Memory of Joe Ferrara and All of Those Touched By Cancer

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Doug Heddings
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RE.net Loses a Mensch and a Champion: RIP Joe Ferrara

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Doug Heddings

Colleague, friend and champion of transparency and digital media in the real estate world has passed today. God bless you and your family Joe Ferrara. You will be missed!

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First Year Real Estate Frustration

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Doug Heddings

College professors strongly recommended, on a daily basis, going directly to graduate school due to the daunting economic environment. That made it so much more difficult to proudly admit that I was looking forward to a real estate job immediately … Continue reading →

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