Category Archives: Tips & Advice

Is the city being held hostage by scaffolding?

Posted on March 29, 2012 by marisol

Source: Brick Underground Noticing a lot of scaffolding around Manhattan–or, say, right outside your window? You’re not alone. One StreetEasy.com user recently took to the forums to discuss the proliferation of facade-strangling scaffolding and sidewalk enclosures. “Is it true that Local … Continue reading →

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Consider This: MANAR + REBNY = HARMONY

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Doug Heddings

Seems like a simple enough equation right?  Wrong!  For years these two Manhattan residential real estate trade organizations have considered themselves competitors.  Not only is this silly but it has continued to be a market obstacle for both the consumer … Continue reading →

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MANAR and Manhattan MLS Making Great Strides for Consumers and Agents

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Doug Heddings

The Manhattan Association of REALTORS® [MANAR] is a professional trade association representing the real estate industry in Manhattan.  In cooperation with the National Association of REALTORS® and the New York State Association of REALTORS®, Manhattan REALTORs® are part of the … Continue reading →

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Hamptons Market Philosphy is Bass Ackwards

Posted on September 26, 2011 by ryan

It has only been 6 months since our office started operations in the Hamptons and I can tell you that this market is in desperate need of an overhaul and a shift in perspective from both consumers and real estate … Continue reading →

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Consider This: MANAR + REBNY = HARMONY

Posted on February 9, 2012 by ryan

Seems like a simple enough equation right?  Wrong!  For years these two Manhattan residential real estate trade organizations have considered themselves competitors.  Not only is this silly but it has continued to be a market obstacle for both the consumer … Continue reading →

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MANAR and Manhattan MLS Making Great Strides for Consumers and Agents

Posted on January 25, 2012 by ryan

The Manhattan Association of REALTORS® [MANAR] is a professional trade association representing the real estate industry in Manhattan.  In cooperation with the National Association of REALTORS® and the New York State Association of REALTORS®, Manhattan REALTORs® are part of the … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Industry Discovers Importance of Consumer

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Doug Heddings

Yes you read that correctly. Two times per year, one of the largest real estate conferences is held to discuss new technology and innovations to assist real estate professionals in improving their businesses. I have spoken a few times on … Continue reading →

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Rent Stabilization, Rent Control, and Shadow Inventory on NY1 News

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Doug Heddings

Our very own Kristin Hurd is featured on NY1’s Ask the Expert segment today with the second part of the segment to air Monday. Check it out: Experts Explain Real Estate Lingo

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Social Media is Incredibly Humbling

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Doug Heddings

I find the prospect of staying connected in the world of social media a bit overwhelming at times.  For those who know me, I do my best to utilize most of the social media “channels” in both my business and … Continue reading →

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My Continuing Education

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Michelle Churchill

As brokers, we become so focused on closing the deal that we forget a huge piece of each and every transaction involves real live people. I have been a broker for years. I’m a good broker, but I think a … Continue reading →

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