Author Archives: Doug Heddings

Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 21, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I’m off to St. Thomas for my first ever Thanksgiving outside of the United States.  I’m incredibly excited about this opportunity and wish all of my friends, family, clients (past and present) a very healthy and Happy Thanksgiving!  I hope … Continue reading →

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2075 Broadway at 72nd Street

Posted on November 20, 2007 by Doug Heddings

One of the most frquently asked questions I field is "What’s happening on that lot at the corner of 72nd Street and Broadway?" Thanks to Curbed, here’s a very accurate and complete answer direct from RKF’s website. Check out the … Continue reading →

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Why the Real Estate Agent Distrusts the Consumer

Posted on November 20, 2007 by Doug Heddings

There is a reason that the majority of my business has always been representing sellers.  Just as the used car salesman reputation of real estate agents doesn’t come from space, so too is true of the "buyers are liars" mantra.  Before you … Continue reading →

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Why The Consumer Distrusts The Real Estate Agent

Posted on November 19, 2007 by Doug Heddings

TrueGotham was born from a desire to raise the bar in the real estate industry and although I have seen quite a shift in those who enter the profession (higher caliber education and professionalism) and the way that most of my … Continue reading →

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Safety at Open Houses

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Doug Heddings

We’re heading into the weekend and after an insane week being bombarded by the media and providing no further comment than what has already been described on my blog, I’m spent.  Having said that, here are some tips and some … Continue reading →

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It’s Larceny, Not Robbery

Posted on November 15, 2007 by Doug Heddings

Just got off the phone with the police department regarding the Open House Larceny that happened on Sunday.  The officer with whom I spoke commended me for posting the pictures and alerting the industry but wanted me to be clear that … Continue reading →

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Open House Robbers Caught on Video

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Doug Heddings

Good news, bad news.  The good is that we FINALLY have the surveillance video from the Open House that was robbed this past  Sunday.  The bad news is that they aren’t nearly as clear as we had hoped but they are … Continue reading →

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How Green Is Your Home? Eco-Friendly Tips From OpenHouseNYC

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Doug Heddings

Green is the new black!  With all the talk of global warming, hybrid cars, and alternative fuels, it is becoming increasingly popular for builders and homeowners to make eco-freindly choices in their projects and around their homes.  This weeks episode … Continue reading →

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Carnival of Real Estate #67

Posted on November 13, 2007 by Doug Heddings

My colleague and fellow blogger Kevin Boer at 3 Oceans Real Estate has this week’s Carnival of Real Estate.  With a World Cup of Soccer theme, Kevin’s top three picks are absolute must reads including how to be a successful … Continue reading →

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Open House Robberies

Posted on November 12, 2007 by Doug Heddings

Yesterday, Sunday, 11/12, one of my Upper West Side properties was robbed during an open house. My agent caught one of the 2 women in the act and when confronted the 2 women panicked, dropped most but not all of … Continue reading →

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