Author Archives: Doug Heddings

River to River Development in New York City? Literally!

Posted on February 7, 2007 by Doug Heddings

For all of those with spectacular river views who thought those views were protected, think again.  Imagine high rise apartment buildings anchored yet floating in the Hudson or East Rivers.  The concept of both under-water and "on the water" living … Continue reading →

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The Art of Pricing Property

Posted on February 6, 2007 by Doug Heddings

There is perhaps no more important element in the process of selling your home than pricing it accurately.  By accurate pricing, I mean selecting a price that gives you, the seller, the best chance at procuring the highest bid within the … Continue reading →

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Don’t Overlook These Tax Deductions

Posted on February 5, 2007 by Doug Heddings

It’s almost tax time and here in New York City many prospective purchasers enter the buying frenzy when their accountants advise them that they need the tax deduction that home ownership provides.  Aside from the obvious tax deductions that we … Continue reading →

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Sellers Beware…Is Your Property Manager Effective?

Posted on February 2, 2007 by Doug Heddings

One of the pieces of the puzzle in completing a smooth and efficient sale of a co-op or condo in Manhattan is a cooperative and knowledgeable managing agent/property manager.   Unfortunately, many of these individuals are overworked and underpaid which results in some … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Board of New York Responds to New York Times “Attack”

Posted on January 31, 2007 by Doug Heddings

Last night, I received this email from Steven Spinola, the President of REBNY: Dear Member: Last Sunday the New York Times Real Estate section printed an article, Agents of Angst, which heavily criticized the residential real estate industry in its … Continue reading →

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New Residential Construction Projects

Posted on January 31, 2007 by Doug Heddings

Check out this month’s list of new residential construction (via the Real Deal).  if you follow the links at the bottom of their page, you can also see previous month’s projects.  An excellent resource!

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A Typical Day In a Bizarre Real Estate Market

Posted on January 31, 2007 by Doug Heddings

As I have written many times before, the Manhattan real estate market sometimes baffles me. Yesterday was indicative of exactly the type of day that humbles me and reminds me that our local real estate market is indeed "twisted." Highest, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Link O Rama Because I’m Crazy Busy!

Posted on January 30, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I’m insanely busy right now as the market continues to defy odds.  I find myself in the midst of a 2nd "highest, best and final" scenario on behalf of my sellers in as many weeks and it appears that this … Continue reading →

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Manhattan Housing Market Bucks National Trends

Posted on January 26, 2007 by Doug Heddings

Most major media jumped on the NAR report yesterday of the biggest decline in existing home sales in 17 years.  The first remarkable part of this story is that the NAR is behind the numbers and as most of you … Continue reading →

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4th Quarter Manhattan Housing Market Report

Posted on January 26, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I know this is a bit late for most and I apologize for not posting this january 3rd when I initially recieved it, but better late than never.  And for for those few who missed those 4th Quarter numbers, here … Continue reading →

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