Author Archives: Doug Heddings

Another Reader Question and More Square Footage Woes

Posted on February 28, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I received this email from a TrueGotham reader last night: I recently started reading your blog and think you’re doing a great job. Keep up the good work. As I really respect your viewpoint, it would be great to get … Continue reading →

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A Bit More on The Stock Market Effect on Housing

Posted on February 28, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I just want to be clear with my readers that the impetus for my post yesterday about the stock market decline was my own curiosity about how this may effect the Manhattan real estate market and MY BOTTOM LINE.  The … Continue reading →

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What Today’s Stock Collapse Means for NYC Housing

Posted on February 27, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I just sent out an email to two big shots in the financial world asking them "what does today’s plummeting stock market all mean?" Equity Trader-Managing Director says: Was driven by China price action overnight and Greenspan speech Sunday.  What … Continue reading →

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February New Residential Development Report

Posted on February 27, 2007 by Doug Heddings

The Real Deal’s February New Residential Development Report is out complete with the newest developments to hit the market, financing updates, sales updates and those currently under construction.  Check it out.

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Making Sense of the NYC Real Estate Market

Posted on February 27, 2007 by Doug Heddings

Buyers, sellers, and renters alike continue to corner me at cocktail parties and call me daily asking me the all important question, "How’s the market?"  It is a very difficult question to answer because for each the answer differs.  It’s also challenging … Continue reading →

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Do You Have…The Capitol Building? Go Fish!

Posted on February 26, 2007 by Doug Heddings

This brings a whole new meaning to architecture! Bryan Berg, cardstacker (Courtesy of Boing Boing) Given the reported decline in the housing market across the country, I’d bet many feel like they are living in a "House of Cards."

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Carnival of Real Estate #31

Posted on February 26, 2007 by Doug Heddings

The Carnival is up at The Real Estate Zebra.  Check it out.

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Renovating Your Home: When to Say “When”

Posted on February 26, 2007 by Doug Heddings

Many of us are faced with a decision when we decide to renovate as to how extensive we will go.  Jeff Opdyke of RealEstateJournal.com  (complete with Podcast)shares his personal experiences with renovation and points out that it is a decision … Continue reading →

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Purchasing in a Pre-Construction Development

Posted on February 23, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I received this email this morning from a regular reader of TrueGotham: Good morning Mr Heddings, I would like to start off by saying that I love True Gotham and I read it every day. Your insights, tips, and advice … Continue reading →

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Frenzied Real Estate Market Indeed

Posted on February 22, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I just spent the last hour blogging about the Ask Curbed question today, "Is There a Frenzy in the Market?"  My answer: yes. I think I tied in some nice advice on pricing in this type of market too.  That … Continue reading →

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