Author Archives: Doug Heddings

Sellers Just Want Communication

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Doug Heddings

In the current real estate market where properties sometimes spend more time on the market than a seller and their agent would hope, there is one thing that I find to be the most important aspect of maintaining a positive relationship … Continue reading →

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Mediocrity Abounds In Manhattan Real Estate Market

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Doug Heddings

Sales volume has definitely picked up since mid June but the qualtity of property hitting the market seems to be lacking for the most part.  90% of my business is representing sellers with the sale of their homes but the … Continue reading →

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I’m Being Stalked!

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Doug Heddings

It seems that everytime that I have the opportunity to blog, I’m apologizing for the light number of postings.  So I’m going to stop that and just blog as much as I can.  It’s summer and although vacation took me away … Continue reading →

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Sellers Seek Experienced and Committed Agents

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Doug Heddings

The most common question I’m currently being asked by owners seeking to sell their Manhattan homes is "how long have you been doing this?"  And of course the second question is "how’s the market?"  which seems to be just an … Continue reading →

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Sometimes Real Estate is Depressing

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Doug Heddings

I just received a phone call from the attorney for the estate of a client that my group represented two years ago.  The young man (in his mid 30’s) was battling cancer when he purchased the home and I just … Continue reading →

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Is Manhattan Immune to a Housing Slump?

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Doug Heddings

I just returned from a visit to the Maryland and Delaware shores and let me tell you that the resort housing markets in these areas are seriously hurting.  Signs are posted everywhere suggesting that "now is the time to buy … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Auctions Gaining Steam Nationwide

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Doug Heddings

As housing markets across the country flounder, many owners and developers are turning to auctioneers to help sell their languishing properties.  Alison Gregor of The New York Times writes today that Auctions Are Aiding Sales in a Weakened Market. It … Continue reading →

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Co-op Horror Story

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Doug Heddings

Sometimes I receive emails or comments from TrueGotham posts that are so unbelievable that they warrant their own post.  Check out this horror story from a Co-op shareholder and former board president: Here’s my story I have owned a 4 level … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Agents Playing Nice: A Sign of the Times

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Doug Heddings

Not long ago there was a time when agents for buyers had great difficulty scheduling appointments with seller’s agents as property lasted only days on the market.  In fact, as an agent who has represented predominantly sellers for my entire … Continue reading →

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Bringing Sunlight To Dark Rooms in Your Home

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Doug Heddings

I’m a big fan of The Luxury Letter published by Leonard Steinberg and Hervé Senequier.  In this month’s issue they feature a company that brings sunlight into dark rooms through solar panels and fiber optic cables.  Huvco Daylighting Systems has developed … Continue reading →

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