Author Archives: Doug Heddings

Friday Link-O-Rama

Posted on March 9, 2007 by Doug Heddings

The Forbes 891(yep, that’s the number of billionaires on the list this year) has been released.  I imagine not all 891 are True Gotham readers right? An interesting "How To" Guide: How to Save Your Home from Foreclosure via The Consumerist and … Continue reading →

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How Neighbors and More Can Affect Property Values

Posted on March 8, 2007 by Doug Heddings

As the press goes on another witch hunt, this time after the rat infested KFC/TacoBell in New York City’s trendy Greenwich Village neighborhood, some want to know how something like this will affect property values.  I was interviewed yesterday for … Continue reading →

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True Gotham in New York Magazine

Posted on March 7, 2007 by Doug Heddings

During my daily reading of my friend Noah’s blog, Urban Digs, I was reminded that he and I were just featured in a New York Magazine piece by S.Jhoanna Robledo entitled When Brokers Blog.   Check it out if you haven’t already … Continue reading →

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Immigration from Suburbs Buoying Urban Real Estate Markets?

Posted on March 7, 2007 by Doug Heddings

During the housing boom of the past decade in New York City, I have seen a noticeable trend of people who once believed the grass was greener (or that any grass at all was attractive) in Westchester, Connecticut, and the suburbs of … Continue reading →

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What Value Does a Buyer’s Agent Add?

Posted on March 6, 2007 by Doug Heddings

The Billion Dollar question!!!  I received this email from a TrueGotham reader yesterday: I am considering purchasing in a new condo development. I understand there’s little value added with a buyer broker in this situation. I don’t have a broker, though … Continue reading →

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Carnival of Real Estate #32

Posted on March 5, 2007 by Doug Heddings

It’s up at Salt Lake Real Estate.  Check it out.

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The Power of The Open House

Posted on March 5, 2007 by Doug Heddings

Vivian S. Toy of The New York Times reported Sunday about tightening restrictions that many buildings are implementing regarding open houses.  In the frenzied real estate market of recent years, the cries of “Enough!” from building residents won out, resulting … Continue reading →

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Friday Link-O-Rama

Posted on March 2, 2007 by Doug Heddings

A must watch! State of the Spring Housing Market (click on Part 6 for complete report) on the Today Show (via Curbed).  Complete with some advice and tips from Barbara Corcoran.  One thing I strongly disagree with in our local … Continue reading →

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Apples to Oranges: Prewar Loft vs. Flashy New Development

Posted on March 2, 2007 by Doug Heddings

A TrueGotham reader emailed me the following: Hello-  A friend just turned me on to your blog and I think it’s terrific. I wondered if you have any thoughts on all the new developments in Tribeca? Specifically, I’m comparing the … Continue reading →

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Hearing What We Want to Hear About Real Estate

Posted on March 1, 2007 by Doug Heddings

A few days ago I wrote about how I could provide real news support for any angle you would like to take regarding our current real estate market.  Jonathan Miller of Matrix agrees.  In his post today, Cherry Picking Housing … Continue reading →

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