Category Archives: Tips & Advice

Today’s Mortgage Market…Think Outside the Boxes

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Doug Heddings

In today’s tighter lending environment, I’m consistently amazed at the number of buyers showing up to see my exclusive properties who have yet to speak with a lending institution or mortgage broker regarding their mortgage needs.  I’m equally amazed at … Continue reading →

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Current Real Estate Market Requires More Patience

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Doug Heddings

If you’re one of the few sellers out there who has such a uniquely special (is that redundant?) property to bring to market, then this post isn’t for you because "special" properties that are priced right continue to be snapped … Continue reading →

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Future of Local Video…Live Feed Tonight

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Doug Heddings

Local Video Advertising To Reach $1.5 Billion by 2012 (Read article) That’s right $1.5 Billion! It’s time to have a fun, but serious conversation about where local video movement is going and how fast movers and creative minds can take … Continue reading →

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Come Check Out The Future of Local Video

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Doug Heddings
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More Fair Housing Education Needed…Desperately!

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Doug Heddings

After selling Manhattan real estate for 16 years, there is very little that shocks me.  But in this day and age and in a city that is supposedly one of the most progressive in the world, Fair Housing violations continue … Continue reading →

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Randy Pausch (October 23,1960 – July 25, 2008)

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Doug Heddings

Perspective check: I’m sad.  For those of you who don’t know who Randy Pausch is, check out The Last Lecture (below…it’s 76 minutes long and well worth every second).  Professor Pausch died today after a long battle with Pancreatic cancer.  … Continue reading →

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Sellers Just Want Communication

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Doug Heddings

In the current real estate market where properties sometimes spend more time on the market than a seller and their agent would hope, there is one thing that I find to be the most important aspect of maintaining a positive relationship … Continue reading →

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Sellers Seek Experienced and Committed Agents

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Doug Heddings

The most common question I’m currently being asked by owners seeking to sell their Manhattan homes is "how long have you been doing this?"  And of course the second question is "how’s the market?"  which seems to be just an … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Agents Playing Nice: A Sign of the Times

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Doug Heddings

Not long ago there was a time when agents for buyers had great difficulty scheduling appointments with seller’s agents as property lasted only days on the market.  In fact, as an agent who has represented predominantly sellers for my entire … Continue reading →

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Bringing Sunlight To Dark Rooms in Your Home

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Doug Heddings

I’m a big fan of The Luxury Letter published by Leonard Steinberg and Hervé Senequier.  In this month’s issue they feature a company that brings sunlight into dark rooms through solar panels and fiber optic cables.  Huvco Daylighting Systems has developed … Continue reading →

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