Author Archives: Doug Heddings

SanMar Children’s Home House Raffle

Posted on February 29, 2008 by Doug Heddings

Here’s the latest update on the SanMar Children’s Home House Raffle:In the spirit of full disclosure I should let all of you know that I have purchased some of these raffle tickets and continue to promote this raffle both because … Continue reading →

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Let Your Broker/Agent be Your Point-Man

Posted on February 28, 2008 by Doug Heddings

After 16 years of successfully negotiating deals for both sellers and buyers, I do know a little bit about the "art of the deal."  What I mean by this is that an experienced agent often understands the idiosyncrasies of the … Continue reading →

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TrueGotham’s Mini-Hiatus and Manhattan Market Snapshot

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Doug Heddings

In March, TrueGotham will celebrate 2 years in the blogosphere and if I do say so myself, "we’ve come a long way baby!"  Having said that, yesterday and Monday were the first back to back weekdays of silence on Truegotham … Continue reading →

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Residential Property Descriptions: Enticing or Revolting

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Doug Heddings

"Spacious apartment with good hardwood floors and light."                                            or "This is a luxuriously sprawling home with incredible sweeping river and skyline views on the 41st floor of a full service white glove condominium. All of the fixtures and finishes … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn or Manhattan?

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Doug Heddings

I often find myself daydreaming of owning a beautiful brownstone with a garden on a tree-lined street.  Since most of this type of home in Manhattan is north of $4M, Brooklyn seems a viable option except for one VERY important factor: my … Continue reading →

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The Subprime Primer Cartoon

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Doug Heddings

Thanks to DC Blog UrbanTrekker I stumbled upon this InmanBlog cartoon which they credit to The Big Picture (lots of credit given here…kind of nice).  You must check it out but be warned that it contains profanity so stay away if that sort … Continue reading →

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Manhattan Market Snapshot: Confusion Permeates

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Doug Heddings

Here’s what I’m seeing in today’s Manhattan real estate market: Realistic sellers who price "right" are seeing incredible activity on their homes with multiple bids and bidding wars commonplace on those properties that are appropriately priced.  We are having yet another highest, … Continue reading →

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I’m Back and Chicago is an Awesome City

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Doug Heddings

It’s very rare that I travel somewhere that has the impact that the beautiful city of Chicago had on me this past weekend.  Firstly, I must say that I haven’t seen so much real estate development in one city ever … Continue reading →

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Manhattan Real Estate: Patience Can Be A Virtue But Ego Isn’t

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Doug Heddings

Manhattan is full of BIG egos.  Some would say that many of those egos help to pump life into the heart of this incredible metropolis.  Perhaps there is an element of truth to that but a big real estate agent ego can be … Continue reading →

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Off to the Windy City

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Doug Heddings

I’m heading to Chicago this weekend having never visited there before.  Don’t ask why my wife and I chose to visit in mid-February but it’s a "fun" trip.  Be back Tuesday! 

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