Category Archives: Fun

TrueGotham on Holiday…REALLY

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Doug Heddings

I’m leaving in in the morning for a much needed family vacation to Mexico.  I’ll be back on Monday, March 24.  Yep 10 days of TG silence.  I’m not taking a BBerry, a laptop, or anything else that will tie … Continue reading →

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Navigating New York City Subways

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Doug Heddings

I’m heading out of the office shortly to show a property on the border of Tribeca and Battery Park City.  Rather than hastily jumping on the subway and guessing how long it would take me to get there, my brilliant … Continue reading →

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Punk Little Girl Causes Housing Slump

Posted on March 8, 2008 by Doug Heddings

LOL!!!

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Friday Link-O-Rama

Posted on March 7, 2008 by Doug Heddings

The flu is sweeping through our house with the latest victim being my 3 year old daughter.  My wife and I are just waiting for its attack on one of us…oh happy day.  So here’s a list of some of … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn or Manhattan?

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Doug Heddings

I often find myself daydreaming of owning a beautiful brownstone with a garden on a tree-lined street.  Since most of this type of home in Manhattan is north of $4M, Brooklyn seems a viable option except for one VERY important factor: my … Continue reading →

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The Subprime Primer Cartoon

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Doug Heddings

Thanks to DC Blog UrbanTrekker I stumbled upon this InmanBlog cartoon which they credit to The Big Picture (lots of credit given here…kind of nice).  You must check it out but be warned that it contains profanity so stay away if that sort … Continue reading →

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I’m Back and Chicago is an Awesome City

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Doug Heddings

It’s very rare that I travel somewhere that has the impact that the beautiful city of Chicago had on me this past weekend.  Firstly, I must say that I haven’t seen so much real estate development in one city ever … Continue reading →

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Off to the Windy City

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Doug Heddings

I’m heading to Chicago this weekend having never visited there before.  Don’t ask why my wife and I chose to visit in mid-February but it’s a "fun" trip.  Be back Tuesday! 

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Manhattan’s Parking Nightmare from IntoTheBox.TV

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Doug Heddings

From IntoTheBox.TV comes this great piece on the emotional and financial pain that is parking in NYC.  Check out Wait For Parking: Prior to taking the plunge and paying an exorbitant amount of money for a parking space in our … Continue reading →

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Friday Link-O-Rama

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Doug Heddings

I continue to be incredibly busy and apologize for the weak number of posts this week.  It has been unavoidable as ech day has been busier than the previous.  So as many of my readers know, when I’m swamped, I … Continue reading →

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