Category Archives: Tips & Advice

What Can You Rent for $2600/mo Around NYC?

Posted on October 25, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

New York City is a fabulous city where everyone would like to live in. The nightlife, the people, the numerous attractions, crowded streets and the yellow cabs make it a famous, popular and attractive metropolis. So, you have all the … Continue reading →

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Are Townhouses Becoming Popular Again?

Posted on October 22, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

          Sales of townhouses are seeing a boom.  According to recent reports, construction on new townhouses has increased significantly, nearing levels the country saw before the housing market slump.  Nonetheless, market share is still lower than … Continue reading →

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Tips to Avoiding Problems at Closing in NYC

Posted on October 3, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

People always forget things, no matter how old or how young they are. From keys to cellphones, even to important documents, they really tend to set things aside and forget about it after a while. This is quite common when … Continue reading →

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Shooting “Selling New York” – RSVP Required

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Doug Heddings

  Selling New York and The Heddings Property Group cordially invite you to join usfor cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, with live entertainment by pianist Ion Ionescu, as we shoot an episode of “Selling New York”.   WHEN: Thursday September 27th … Continue reading →

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Where is the market HEDDINGS?

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Doug Heddings

The million dollar question, or perhaps billion dollar question if you ask the new owners of condos at One57, is “how’s the market?’ First I would say it depends on who you’re asking and second it totally depends on the … Continue reading →

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Renters Insurance Basics

Posted on August 11, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

Renters Insurance Basics When a tree falls on your apartment building water seeps into the hole it made in the roof, most likely your landlord has insurance for the damage to the building. Often, renters assume that the landlord’s insurance … Continue reading →

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Some Honest Planning About Home Offices

Posted on July 13, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

Higher gas prices and the ease of working virtually over the Internet increase the allure of working from home. Both employers and the self-employed are taking advantages of the cost savings of needing less office space and more flexibility. Whether … Continue reading →

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Do Pre-emptive Purchase Offers Work?

Posted on July 9, 2012 by David Innocenzi

Although the housing market seems far from healthy in many places, there are some locations where the inventory of available homes is so low that sellers are receiving multiple offers on their property from buyers wanting to take advantage of … Continue reading →

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Choosing the Best Balcony Plants

Posted on July 7, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

Just because you live in an apartment or condo doesn’t mean you can’t have a beautiful garden to enjoy.  Even the tiniest of balconies or patios can support a lush and rich outdoor garden.  The secret is finding the best … Continue reading →

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People Seek Homes Closer to Work

Posted on July 6, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

Chief economist of Trulia, Jed Kolko, looks at the Metro Movers of Spring 2012 to find out what homes are searchers looking for and why. Two interesting facts have been discovered. First of all, the majority of short – distance … Continue reading →

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