Author Archives: Doug Heddings

MANAR Introduces Certified International Property Specialist Classes

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Doug Heddings

NEW YORK, NY  – The Manhattan Association of REALTORS (MANAR) is holding the first of many International training classes required to become a Certified International Property Specialist.  Classes are being held at The Manhattan Association of REALTORS office in The … Continue reading →

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MANAR and Manhattan MLS Making Great Strides for Consumers and Agents

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Doug Heddings

The Manhattan Association of REALTORS® [MANAR] is a professional trade association representing the real estate industry in Manhattan.  In cooperation with the National Association of REALTORS® and the New York State Association of REALTORS®, Manhattan REALTORs® are part of the … Continue reading →

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Heddings defends his blog post criticizing Hamptons market

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Doug Heddings

Tuesday, October 04, 2011 | Source: The Real Deal It has only been 6 months since our office started operations in the Hamptons and I can tell you that this market is in desperate need of an overhaul  and a … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Industry Discovers Importance of Consumer

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Doug Heddings

Yes you read that correctly. Two times per year, one of the largest real estate conferences is held to discuss new technology and innovations to assist real estate professionals in improving their businesses. I have spoken a few times on … Continue reading →

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Rent Stabilization, Rent Control, and Shadow Inventory on NY1 News

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Doug Heddings

Our very own Kristin Hurd is featured on NY1’s Ask the Expert segment today with the second part of the segment to air Monday. Check it out: Experts Explain Real Estate Lingo

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Social Media is Incredibly Humbling

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Doug Heddings

I find the prospect of staying connected in the world of social media a bit overwhelming at times.  For those who know me, I do my best to utilize most of the social media “channels” in both my business and … Continue reading →

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Price Reductions: Don’t Take Them Personally…Agents!

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Doug Heddings

That’s right! I am referring to agents who get personally attached to properties that they are representing for sale. Some readers may remember my post way back in May 2006 regarding my love affair with an Upper West Side penthouse. … Continue reading →

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2011 NYC Summer Events Calendar

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Doug Heddings

Check out our newly released Summer Events Calendar to keep up to date on all of the fun and exciting happenings in the NYC area this summer.

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Your “Vacation” Home MUST be a Vacation Home

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Doug Heddings

Many have asked me what I think will happen to the Hamptons real estate market after the below tax decision.  My answer:  People with second homes will make absolutely sure that they or their families don't spend more than 183 … Continue reading →

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More Transparency In Manhattan Real Estate Numbers

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Doug Heddings

My friend and colleague Noah Rosenblatt at UrbanDigs posted a brilliant read yesterday discussing the lag between closed sales and the date they are filed and the influence this lag has on market reports. Check it out, a detailed and … Continue reading →

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