Author Archives: Doug Heddings

Manhattan Real Estate Market Snapshot

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Doug Heddings

Current market conditions have prevented me from blogging as regularly as I like to as negotiations are taking considerably more effort than they have in the past and relationships with sellers are requiring more hand holding and regular in depth … Continue reading →

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Co-op Boards: A Fine Line Between Love and Hate

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Doug Heddings

In the past on TrueGotham, I have been relentless in my examination of Co-op Boards even blogging, perhaps unfairly, about whether or not strict co-op boards can contribute to a softening market.  I have shared accounts of Co-op board antics and the … Continue reading →

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Carnival of Real Estate #94

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Doug Heddings

The Carnival is up at Mike’s Corner. Check it out.

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Deal Flow Increases And So Does Effort

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Doug Heddings

I’m sure that regular readers of TrueGotham have noticed that the number of blog entries here has decreased significantly over the past several weeks.  I’m a broker who blogs, not a blogger who occasionally sells a home so my priority has to … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Investment Pioneers

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Doug Heddings

As I mentioned on Monday, I just returned from a business trip to explore an impressive development project in Argentina.  I had the pleasure of previewing the Algodon Mansion, a 10 unit ultra-lux boutique hotel to open in December of this … Continue reading →

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Buy 1 Get 1 Free HOUSES!!!

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Doug Heddings

This has got to be the most blogged about real estate item today as I’ve seen it all over the web and RSS feeds.  I will credit Zillowblog since that was the first place I saw this today: Ruh Roh!!!  Offer … Continue reading →

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Carnival of Real Estate #93

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Doug Heddings

The Carnival of Real Estate #93 is up at Phoenix Real Estate Guy.  Check it out. I’m quite busy so hoping to post later on the Algodon Mansion and Vinas del Golf projects in Argentina but it may have to … Continue reading →

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Global Real Estate Investment

Posted on June 2, 2008 by Doug Heddings

I’ve just returned from a magical visit to Argentina.  I was there visiting a new boutique hotel project in Buenos Aires as well as a 2000 acre award winning vineyard in Mendoza that is going to be developed into a … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Doug Heddings

I just received this email from a friend and thought it was a perfect post for today.  I’m heading to Argentina on business today so likely no postings this week.  Have a great one and I will be back next … Continue reading →

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Grossly Overpriced Property…The Kiss of Death

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Doug Heddings

If you’re a real seller, this is NOT the market to grossly overprice your property.  Surprisingly though, I would have to say that as many as 50% of the marketing presentations I have done in the past couple of months have been … Continue reading →

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