Category Archives: Fun

Carnival of Real Estate #93

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Doug Heddings

The Carnival of Real Estate #93 is up at Phoenix Real Estate Guy.  Check it out. I’m quite busy so hoping to post later on the Algodon Mansion and Vinas del Golf projects in Argentina but it may have to … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Doug Heddings

I just received this email from a friend and thought it was a perfect post for today.  I’m heading to Argentina on business today so likely no postings this week.  Have a great one and I will be back next … Continue reading →

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New York City Subway System is Peaceful…

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Doug Heddings

For you straphangers out there who constantly complain about New York City’s subways, suggesting that they are too crowded, I give you this YouTube Video of Japanese "Pushers" stuffing passengers into a train: TAAAAAAAXI!!!!…or shall I say takushi?

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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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Manhattan Real Estate Market Oddities

Posted on April 21, 2008 by Doug Heddings

Although I have lived on the island of Manhattan since 1989, I’m still sometimes baffled at some of the idiosyncrasies of our local real estate market.  The lack of a multiple listing service, the housing stock consisting of 75% cooperative housing, … 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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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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Friday Link-O-Rama

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Doug Heddings

A potpourri of stories from around the country to right here in our own backyard: Housing cycles: lessons learned-an entertaining animation in which John Burns reminds us “Remember, every down cycle is the beginning of the next up cycle.” (via Hot … Continue reading →

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Appearance on NBC’s Today Show

Posted on March 26, 2008 by Doug Heddings

I’m happy and excited to report that I will be appearing on NBC’s Today Show tomorrow morning, Thursday, March 27 to discuss housing markets across the country and what sellers can do to both add value to their homes and increase … Continue reading →

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