Category Archives: A Broker’s Job

Invisible Rooms Can Be Costly for Buyers

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Doug Heddings

Regular readers of TrueGotham know all too well my irritation at the mis-quoting of square footage.  I even did a 5 Part Web TV series to address just that topic.  It has unfortunately been determined that measuring square footage is not … Continue reading →

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Home Sellers Fighting a New Fight

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Doug Heddings

With all the negative press that the Manhattan real estate market is getting these days and a veritable stalemate occurring between buyers and sellers, Manhattan property owners are shifting their perspectives on how to best sell their homes in a … Continue reading →

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Fair Housing Advertising Word and Phrase List

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Doug Heddings

This partial Fair Housing Advertising Word and Phrase List was recently disseminated to real estate agents throughout the country and suggests that you "Describe the Property – Not the People." The Fair Housing Act prohibits certain categories of discrimination in … Continue reading →

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When Broker is Seller: Double Standard?

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Doug Heddings

Last Spring, I attempted to convince my wife that we should sell our 3BR condo on the Upper West Side, bank a nice profit, and move to a rental.  She couldn’t be persuaded and pointed out that we didn’t need to sell … Continue reading →

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Confusion Abounds in Manhattan Real Estate Market

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Doug Heddings

The current Manhattan residential real estate market couldn’t possibly be more confusing.  I’m not just talking about buyers either.  All the players in the game are trying to make some sense of the market as a whole.  Here’s what I’m … Continue reading →

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Always Busy Before Vacation?

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Doug Heddings

There is a very strange phenomenon that I have noticed since the day I started selling real estate almost 17 years ago.  Every single time that I am leaving for vacation, the activity level of my business picks up.  Last … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Process Delays in Today’s Market

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Doug Heddings

Unlike the Manhattan real estate market of the past decade, many of today’s transactions include mortgage contingencies for buyers.  And until last week, it had been quite a long time indeed since I had a buyer request an extension to obtain … Continue reading →

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Lacking the Inspiration to Blog in Changed Market

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Doug Heddings

I’m absolutely embarrassed that I have not blogged since February 25 and this is without a doubt the longest dry spell since this blog’s inception.  No coincidence that it is also the most challenging market that I have seen in … Continue reading →

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Is There Anything To “Catch” For Manhattan Real Estate Bottom Fishers?

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Doug Heddings

As media reports continue to swirl about our struggling economy paired with the likelihood that it is going to get worse before it gets better, some prospective, yet reluctant purchasers continue to circle Manhattan real estate just watching asking prices adjust … Continue reading →

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Another Tool Grants Greater Transparency in Real Estate

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Doug Heddings

Most of my readers know that I am a huge fan of displaying property as accurately as possible so that those who take the time out of their busy schedules to visit aren’t disappointed.  To this end, I have been using WellcomeMat … Continue reading →

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