Author Archives: Doug Heddings

True Gotham Partners with LX Network’s and WNBC’s OpenHouseNYC: This Week…Pet Proofing Tips

Posted on August 22, 2007 by Doug Heddings

True Gotham is very excited to announce that we have partnered with LX Networks and WNBC’s OpenHouseNYC to bring you weekly clips from their program.  In turn, OpenHouseNYC will be featuring TrueGotham content on their website on a weekly basis.  … Continue reading →

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A Broker’s Vacation Isn’t One

Posted on August 22, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I have been working all week so I’m turning off the laptop and signing off until Tuesday, the 28th when I will be back from vacation. 

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The Bizarre Manhattan Co-op Market and Those Who Make It So

Posted on August 21, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I’m still on vacation but dabbling on the computer this AM as the rain continues to come down…the kids and I did have a nice swim in the rain though.  Anyway, I just received this email from a TrueGotham reader … Continue reading →

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What a Buyer Doesn’t know may Indeed Hurt Them

Posted on August 16, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I’m still on vacation and trying my best to stay away from the technology that keeps me "in touch" with the real world and therefore less likely to relax (just checked my stock portfolio for first time in a week…OUCH!!!). Having … Continue reading →

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It’s Vacation Time

Posted on August 10, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I’m heading out of town tomorrow morning and won’t be returning until Tuesday, August 28th.  Time for some R & R with the family.  Not quite sure what my internet access will be so postings will likely be on the … Continue reading →

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Upper West Side Restaurant Boom Coming

Posted on August 10, 2007 by Doug Heddings

For years the press has reported on the lack of high quality restaurants on the Upper West Side.  And I have even had conversations with chefs (one of whom is on the list below and will remain anonymous) who strongly … Continue reading →

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Bar is Being Raised in Manhattan Real Estate

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Doug Heddings

This morning I had the sincere pleasure of meeting with a TrueGotham reader who is considering a career in Manhattan real estate.  She found me while reading a comment thread on an Asked Curbed question about becoming a broker.  So … Continue reading →

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Buyer Quality Increases…But Quantity May Effect Prices

Posted on August 7, 2007 by Doug Heddings

All of the recent press regarding the current mortgage meltdown and rising rate atmosphere is enough to make a borrower or their real estate agent a bit queasy.  Of course those who can weed through all of the negative press … Continue reading →

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Friday Limk-O-Rama

Posted on August 3, 2007 by Doug Heddings

First I want to apologize for the light postings this week.  Some exciting things going on behind the scenes here that are taking up a great deal of my time.  That said, here are some links that I found interesting in … Continue reading →

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Prioritizing Property Features

Posted on August 1, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I just returned from a marketing presentation this morning in which I was reminded of how important it is to hire a knowledgeable and well-seasoned real estate agent.   In this particular instance, the seller (referred to me by an attorney … Continue reading →

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