Author Archives: Doug Heddings

The Carnival of Real Estate #18

Posted on November 13, 2006 by Doug Heddings

Dozens and dozens of really good submissions, and cutting it down to eleven (I snuck two into #4) took lots of careful reading, weighing, and brutal decision making. But the work is done, and here are my favorite posts from … Continue reading →

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TrueGotham So Far

Posted on November 10, 2006 by Doug Heddings

Welcome. Although it’s published, and largely written, by a working Manhattan broker, TrueGotham was never about buying and selling property. (In fact, there has never been a single link or description on TrueGotham to any of Doug’s properties.) On the … Continue reading →

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Patrick.Net Spoofs the NAR Ad Campaign

Posted on November 9, 2006 by Doug Heddings

Go to Patrick.net for the full-sized original and commentary. I would only add that the National Association of Realtors is not alone. Not EVERYONE who stands to profit from a sale or purchase is blowing smoke, but the NAR is … Continue reading →

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If Alan Greenspan Says It

Posted on November 8, 2006 by Doug Heddings

Perhaps you saw Alan Greenspan’s recent comments, here recounted by the Associated Press: "The economy is obviously going through a significant slowing period, which as best I can tell is more than likely temporary," Greenspan said during a question and … Continue reading →

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National Association of Realtors Feeling Threatened

Posted on November 7, 2006 by Doug Heddings

Can you say FEAR? The NAR’s latest ad campaign is motivated by fear of a changing market! And it doesn’t stop there. Matt Carter of Inman News has word that Realtor.com (the NAR’s official website) honcho Allan Dalton is giving … Continue reading →

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The Carnival is Coming!

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Doug Heddings

This week’s carnival of real estate is up now. Next week, it’s right here at TrueGotham. Brace yourself.

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Who’s Buying That?

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Doug Heddings

The new National Association of Realtors advertising campaign (message: it’s a good time to buy and sell) screams of desperation, and it’s not convincing. I happen to think the average home buyer out there sees the new NAR campaign for … Continue reading →

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Co-op Board Antics-Redux

Posted on November 3, 2006 by Doug Heddings

Several months ago I posted a piece on TrueGotham asking whether or not co-op boards and their requirements could be contributing (not the sole cause of course) to a softening market. The catalyst for the piece was a board rejection … Continue reading →

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Thursday Link-o-Rama

Posted on November 2, 2006 by Doug Heddings

Everyone’s all aflutter with their thoughts about Zillow and the FTC. A lot of people seem to agree with the essence of what Doug argued several days ago. On the Matrix there’s talk that Zestimates were never intended for professionals. … Continue reading →

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Open Multiple Listing Service Wish: Sort of Granted

Posted on November 1, 2006 by Doug Heddings

This is a database of REBNY member exclusives. Although it will provide a more efficient means for the public to browse listings, it still doesn’t solve the lack of "complete" cooperation needed by the ENTIRE brokerage community to make all … Continue reading →

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