Author Archives: Doug Heddings

Wednesday Link-O-Rama

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Doug Heddings

I must apologize for the light postings lately and the lack of original content but today’s Manhattan real estate marketplace is requiring more effort and energy per deal than anytime in the past decade.  Don’t misunderstand me here…I’m not bellyaching…just providing … Continue reading →

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Carnival of Real Estate #87

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Doug Heddings

CoRE is up at Reachd.  Check it out with a particular nod to  Bad Pricing Strategies That Will Likely Come Back To Bite Sellers In The Arse! from Silicon Valley Real Estate Guide.

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Manhattan Real Estate Market Oddities

Posted on April 21, 2008 by Doug Heddings

Although I have lived on the island of Manhattan since 1989, I’m still sometimes baffled at some of the idiosyncrasies of our local real estate market.  The lack of a multiple listing service, the housing stock consisting of 75% cooperative housing, … Continue reading →

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Amateur Speculators and Investors Influence Housing Markets

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Doug Heddings

Frequent readers of TrueGotham know my feelings about the national housing market.  There is NO SUCH THING as a national housing market!  I have repeatedly defended the fact that the country and even each local market is made up of … Continue reading →

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Pricing Remains Priority to Procure Buyers

Posted on April 15, 2008 by Doug Heddings

Most of my readers know how important I feel proper pricing is when selling your home.  But don’t just take my word for it.  My friend Jonathan Miller of Miller Samuel Appraisers and blogger of Matrix appeared last week on … Continue reading →

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Carnival of Real Estate #86

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Doug Heddings

Welcome to the 86th edition of the Carnival of Real Estate. I’m absolutely thrilled and honored to be hosting the Carnival for the second time and want to especially thank Drew for the opportunity again.  There were a plethora of submissions … Continue reading →

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Bizarre Times and Players in Manhattan Real Estate

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Doug Heddings

In the immortal words of Poltergeist’s Carol Ann…"WHAT’S HAPPENING!?!!!"  The market she is a changin’ as tighter lending standards, more savvy consumers, and overly cautious co-op boards sculpt the new face of Manhattan residential real estate.  Here are examples some … Continue reading →

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The 3 Tiered Manhattan Real Estate Market

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Doug Heddings

Whether at a cocktail party, a birthday party or school event for my son or daughter, or just a casual dinner with friends, never has the conversation been more real estate centric.  The media across the country continues to bombard the … Continue reading →

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Carnival of Real Estate #85

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Doug Heddings

The 85th Carnival of Real Estate has been posted at fellow blogger Jim Duncan’s RealCentralVA.  Check it out. The Carnival of Real Estate #86 will be posted right here at TrueGotham next Monday, April 14th…and don’t forget your taxes!

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Friday Link-O-Rama

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Doug Heddings

A potpourri of stories from around the country to right here in our own backyard: Housing cycles: lessons learned-an entertaining animation in which John Burns reminds us “Remember, every down cycle is the beginning of the next up cycle.” (via Hot … Continue reading →

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