Category Archives: A Broker’s Job

Marketing Your Home in a Softening Market

Posted on May 13, 2008 by Doug Heddings

There is no telling yet from actual numbers as to which direction the Manhattan real estate market is heading but with inventory increasing in some areas and volume down from the same period last year, some believe we are in … Continue reading →

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Competent Representation When Buying or Selling a Home

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Doug Heddings

I frequently receive emails from TG readers who have had both positive and negative experiences with real estate agents.  The following comes from a reader who felt like he and his wife were duped during the negotiation process by an … Continue reading →

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Manhattan Residential Real Estate Market Snapshot

Posted on May 6, 2008 by Doug Heddings

I apologize for the light postings lately but business and life in general have kept me away from the blog.  As my friend Peter Comitini says, "I’m a real estate broker who blogs, not a blogger who sells real estate."  … Continue reading →

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Housing Discrimination

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Doug Heddings

Discrimination in today’s day and age will always continue to surprise me.  But as a real estate professional and father of a 6 year old son and 4 year old daughter, it is almost unbelievable that agents are out there telling … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Link-O-Rama

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Doug Heddings

I must apologize for the light postings lately and the lack of original content but today’s Manhattan real estate marketplace is requiring more effort and energy per deal than anytime in the past decade.  Don’t misunderstand me here…I’m not bellyaching…just providing … Continue reading →

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Carnival of Real Estate #87

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Doug Heddings

CoRE is up at Reachd.  Check it out with a particular nod to  Bad Pricing Strategies That Will Likely Come Back To Bite Sellers In The Arse! from Silicon Valley Real Estate Guide.

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Pricing Remains Priority to Procure Buyers

Posted on April 15, 2008 by Doug Heddings

Most of my readers know how important I feel proper pricing is when selling your home.  But don’t just take my word for it.  My friend Jonathan Miller of Miller Samuel Appraisers and blogger of Matrix appeared last week on … Continue reading →

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Carnival of Real Estate #86

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Doug Heddings

Welcome to the 86th edition of the Carnival of Real Estate. I’m absolutely thrilled and honored to be hosting the Carnival for the second time and want to especially thank Drew for the opportunity again.  There were a plethora of submissions … Continue reading →

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Bizarre Times and Players in Manhattan Real Estate

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Doug Heddings

In the immortal words of Poltergeist’s Carol Ann…"WHAT’S HAPPENING!?!!!"  The market she is a changin’ as tighter lending standards, more savvy consumers, and overly cautious co-op boards sculpt the new face of Manhattan residential real estate.  Here are examples some … Continue reading →

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Carnival of Real Estate #85

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Doug Heddings

The 85th Carnival of Real Estate has been posted at fellow blogger Jim Duncan’s RealCentralVA.  Check it out. The Carnival of Real Estate #86 will be posted right here at TrueGotham next Monday, April 14th…and don’t forget your taxes!

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