Category Archives: Tips & Advice

Brokers Counsel Manhattan Home Buyers Against Too-Low Offers

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Doug Heddings

With the summer selling season in high gear, brokers are up against an unwelcome obstacle: uninformed buyers who insist on submitting lowball offers. Brokers say they struggle to educate buyers accustomed to controlling the market — some of whom made … Continue reading →

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Putting a Price on Central Park Views

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Doug Heddings

Many New Yorkers these days would love to settle near Central Park. However, there are reports saying that the prices of apartments sold around this famous New York part is getting more expensive. The prices have doubled in a period of only … Continue reading →

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FHA Loan Guidelines: Clearing Up the Confusion

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Doug Heddings

There’s a great deal of misinformation online today in regards to FHA loan guidelines. You’ll find conflicting information about down payments, credit scores, debt ratios, and every other aspect of the FHA’s lending process. This leaves home buyers wondering what’s … Continue reading →

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3 Home Design Ideas to Use Space More Efficiently

Posted on June 25, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

Most of the people these days have placed their office right on their own homes. But later on, the place becomes boring, and the person turns into someone unproductive. So, to make a home office better than ever, here are … Continue reading →

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At Over $90 Million, Sale of Midtown Penthouse Sets a New York Record

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Doug Heddings

Topping the previous record $88 million purchase of the 15 Central Park West penthouse, an unnamed buyer arranged to purchase the duplex penthouse at One57, a Midtown tower. According to developer Gary Barnett, president of Extell Development Company, the 10,923-square-foot … Continue reading →

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How to Deal with Wind in a High Rise Balcony Garden

Posted on July 24, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

There are many great reasons to live in a high rise apartment building – not the least of which are the stunning views of the landscape below.  But if you live in a high rise and have tried keeping plants … Continue reading →

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NYC Restaurant Spotlight: Boulud Sud

Posted on June 5, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

  20 W 64th St (between W Central Park & Broadway) Manhattan, NY 10023 Neighborhood: Upper West Side (212) 595-1313 CLICK HERE FOR THE MENU About Boulud Sud The Upper West Side has its share of swanky restaurants for fine … Continue reading →

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Hi-Res Photos May Be Next Seller’s Tool to Wow Buyers

Posted on May 26, 2012 by David Innocenzi

 (Click on the photo above to see an example of how detailed hi-res photos can be.) The real estate market is constantly changing. Selling a home is now tougher than ever, especially with this economic downturn. However, a good real … Continue reading →

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Contractors Holding Contractors Accountable

Posted on April 12, 2012 by marisol

NEWSFLASH!!!! I just used the Click and Improve service to schedule a minor plumbing repair at my home and they will be arriving at 4PM tomorrow! CLICK AND IMPROVE OFFERS GUARANTEED, QUALITY HOME REPAIR AND HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES TO METRO NEW … Continue reading →

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The Sunny Side Of Real Estate

Posted on April 12, 2012 by marisol

As they are shown around properties, potential buyers in New York City can come up with a whole range of questions that brokers really need to have answers for. Too often we hear the buyer has been short-changed; the broker … Continue reading →

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