Category Archives: Market Insight

Real Estate Board of New York Responds to New York Times “Attack”

Posted on January 31, 2007 by Doug Heddings

Last night, I received this email from Steven Spinola, the President of REBNY: Dear Member: Last Sunday the New York Times Real Estate section printed an article, Agents of Angst, which heavily criticized the residential real estate industry in its … Continue reading →

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New Residential Construction Projects

Posted on January 31, 2007 by Doug Heddings

Check out this month’s list of new residential construction (via the Real Deal).  if you follow the links at the bottom of their page, you can also see previous month’s projects.  An excellent resource!

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A Typical Day In a Bizarre Real Estate Market

Posted on January 31, 2007 by Doug Heddings

As I have written many times before, the Manhattan real estate market sometimes baffles me. Yesterday was indicative of exactly the type of day that humbles me and reminds me that our local real estate market is indeed "twisted." Highest, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Link O Rama Because I’m Crazy Busy!

Posted on January 30, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I’m insanely busy right now as the market continues to defy odds.  I find myself in the midst of a 2nd "highest, best and final" scenario on behalf of my sellers in as many weeks and it appears that this … Continue reading →

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Manhattan Housing Market Bucks National Trends

Posted on January 26, 2007 by Doug Heddings

Most major media jumped on the NAR report yesterday of the biggest decline in existing home sales in 17 years.  The first remarkable part of this story is that the NAR is behind the numbers and as most of you … Continue reading →

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4th Quarter Manhattan Housing Market Report

Posted on January 26, 2007 by Doug Heddings

I know this is a bit late for most and I apologize for not posting this january 3rd when I initially recieved it, but better late than never.  And for for those few who missed those 4th Quarter numbers, here … Continue reading →

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2nd Avenue Subway…FINALLY!

Posted on January 25, 2007 by Doug Heddings

Local news station NY1 has released some additional information about the groundbreaking to occur for the 2nd Avenue subway line in just a few weeks.  You can find an even more detailed description of the construction plan as well as … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Link-o-Rama

Posted on January 24, 2007 by Doug Heddings

Not everyone is in love with Long Island City. (via Curbed, and certainly includes some foul language) Subprime loan worries. Most abusive landlords. A nifty electronic signature doo-dad. The New York Times on blogging to sell property. Anecdotal evidence the … Continue reading →

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Describing Your Home and Your Bottom Line

Posted on January 23, 2007 by Doug Heddings

Writing descriptions of property for online and print advertising is an important part of a real estate agent’s job.  In my experience, nothing sells better than an honest description of a property that manages the buyer’s expectations and results in … Continue reading →

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Selling Your Home Can Be Inconvenient

Posted on January 22, 2007 by Doug Heddings

Teri Karush Rogers writes for The New York Times about the inconvenience that often occurs way before the packing stage of a move. WHEN most people consider the pain of moving, they think of the actual move: cardboard mountains, insubordinate … Continue reading →

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