Category Archives: In The News

Chinese Flock to U.S. Luxury Real Estate

Posted on July 29, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

A new wave of homebuyers from China is snapping up luxury properties across the U.S., injecting billions of dollars into the country’s residential real estate market. The industry is scrambling to court these new buyers. Some developers of new projects … Continue reading →

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Russians Court Luxury Residential Real Estate With Record-Breaking Sales

Posted on July 27, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

More than 200 lawyers and real estate brokers filed into an Off Broadway theater a couple of months ago for a three hour seminar. The subject of the gathering was not about art, but money: more specifically, how to sell … Continue reading →

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Manhattan Cultural Events: 30th Annual Festival Santiago Apostol de Loiza a El Barrio July 27-29

Posted on July 26, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

The 30th Annual Fiesta of Santiago Apostol de Loiza is a fun filled festival with plenty of cultural activities and customs to experience. Exotic flavored shaved ices and fried platanos stuffed with various stewed fillings are just a few of … Continue reading →

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New York City Continues to Be Most Expensive U.S. City to Live

Posted on July 21, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

Think your cost of living is high?  Try living in New York City.  It shouldn’t come as a surprise that New York takes the top spot on the most expensive places to live in the US.  Rents are famously high … Continue reading →

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Brokers dish on their current and dream pads

Posted on July 19, 2012 by marisol

July 19, 2012 | AM New York NYC’s brokers are the ultimate insiders – the ones who know what’s available before anyone else. They also spend their days in and out of buildings, apartments and neighborhoods, so when they decide … Continue reading →

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How can I get my co-op to allow a washer-dryer?

Posted on July 17, 2012 by marisol

July 17, 2012 | Daily News A final word of caution: Do not rely on what the seller’s real estate agent tells you, says Doug Heddings, president of The Heddings Property Group. Read More

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4 empty-nesters reveal what they did right–and wrong

Posted on July 10, 2012 by marisol

June 18, 2012 | Brick Underground If you’re a suburban empty nester considering a return to the city, you are not alone. “Over 50 percent of the apartments in The Residences at 400 Fifth above the Setai Hotel, are occupied … Continue reading →

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Summer Listings Can Heat Up Property Interest

Posted on June 18, 2012 by marisol

June 18, 2012 | NY1 Many sellers believe summer is a bad time to put their property on the market, but that might not always be the case. NY1’s Jill Urban filed the following report with Doug Heddings…http://manhattan.ny1.com/content/163253/summer-listings-can-heat-up-property-interest

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Best US Cities for Real Estate Deals

Posted on July 15, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

Best US Cities for Real Estate Deals Because many U.S. real estate markets continue to be somewhat sluggish, sellers might not see the bright side, but buyers looking for a great deal should check out these locations for the best … Continue reading →

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North Korea’s Incredible Architecture

Posted on July 14, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

The “Architectural and Cultural Guide of Pyongyang” is an amazing book written by Philip Meuser, a German architect. Both the author and the book offer an impressive, yet rare glimpse inside the world’s most secretive and intriguing country of North … Continue reading →

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