Author Archives: Doug Heddings

Commercial Lease Review and Administration: Are You Paying Too Much?

Posted on May 21, 2007 by Doug Heddings

As most of you know, True Gotham is a voice for residential real estate matters but I recently had the privilege of a presentation on Commercial Lease Review and Administration by Scott Bloom, President and Managing Member of Bloom Real Estate Group … Continue reading →

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Are You A Real Estate Hater or a Love-ah?

Posted on May 17, 2007 by Doug Heddings

As I was reading the comments of some real estate haters this morning, I immediately thought of The Love-ahs played by Rachel Dratch and Will Ferrel on Saturday Night Live.  Are you my love-ah? Although I appreciate and respect that … Continue reading →

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City Harvest Skip Lunch Fight Hunger Campaign

Posted on May 16, 2007 by Doug Heddings

Today I’m on a field trip with my son to the NYC Transit Museum and then I will spend the rest of my day helping to collect money for an absolutely amazing organization here in New York: City Harvest.  I … Continue reading →

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More On Discount Real Estate Brokerage

Posted on May 15, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I just can’t resist back to back posts on a subject that has kicked up some feelings for all of those involved in the real estate industry.  Sunday night’s 60 Minutes episode Hi Tech Real Estate Moves In has created quite … Continue reading →

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The Real Estate Commission Debate: Same “Stuff,” Different Day

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Doug Heddings

Last night I received a company wide email from one of our "top brass" urging me to turn on 60 Minutes to view their story on discount online real estate brokers and the demise of the 6% commission.  Based on this … Continue reading →

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Friday Link-O-Rama

Posted on May 11, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I’m currently training for the 2007 Nautica NYC Triathlon  in honor of my father-in-law who has been battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer for 18 months (more about my participation in the race here).  So the training is a bit grueling … Continue reading →

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Exciting Times Ahead for True Gotham

Posted on May 10, 2007 by Doug Heddings

In the coming weeks, True Gotham is going to be adding some new features.  We are currently in pre-production of TGTV (TrueGotham Television) which will be comprised of 3-7 minute streaming video programs on a weekly basis that will provide useful real estate … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Doing Biz: Real Estate Agent Shakeout Coming

Posted on May 9, 2007 by Doug Heddings

If you’re thinking of becoming a real estate agent because you love architecture, find it fascinating, have always enjoyed looking at property, or better yet…think you’re gonna cash in…THINK AGAIN.  As The Real Deal points out the upfront costs for agents … Continue reading →

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Carnival of Real Estate #41

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Doug Heddings

It’s up at OCRegisterBlog.  Check it out.

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Real Estate Battle of the Sexes

Posted on May 7, 2007 by Doug Heddings

Who wears the pants in your family?  Are you the husband who will do anything to keep your wife happy including buying a home that you may not feel warm and fuzzy about?  Or perhaps your the wife who tells … Continue reading →

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