Category Archives: Fun

My Continuing Education

Published by Michelle Churchill
July 18, 2011

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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2011 NYC Summer Events Calendar

Published by Douglas Heddings
May 24, 2011

Check out our newly released Summer Events Calendar to keep up to date on all of the fun and exciting happenings in the NYC area this summer.

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Jinxed NYC Restaurant to Receive Prayers and Purification

Published by Douglas Heddings
December 3, 2010

Owners of residential real estate have long participated in rituals such as smudging and the St. Joseph’s statue upside down burial to bring them a buyer. What’s good for the home seems to be good for the restaurant as well. … Continue reading →

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A Salute to Our Veterans

Published by Douglas Heddings
November 11, 2010

Remembering my maternal grandfather Wilbert McGee who was so shaky that he had to sit on his hands after arriving home from storming Normandy on D-Day and my paternal grandfather Bernard Heddings who died in the Pacific when my dad … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Miller and I Talk Shop on Housing Helix Podcast

Published by Douglas Heddings
October 3, 2010

One of my favorite people in the real estate world, Jonathan Miller invited me to join him on his Housing Helix Podcast last week.  Our discussion included social media, traditional versus non brokerage models, square footage and more. Have a listen: Thanks … Continue reading →

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Happy Independence Day

Published by Douglas Heddings
July 2, 2010

I’m going on a much needed family vacation (is that an oxymoron?) and will be back Monday July 12th.  Happy 4th everybody!!!  And I promise this is the last of the "Independence" messages!

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GreenPearl Real Estate Marketing and Tech Academy

Published by Douglas Heddings
April 27, 2010

The 2 day GreenPearl Real Estate Marketing and Technology Academy kicks off tomorrow with an unbelievable cast of over 40 speakers including: Dawn Doherty, VP Strategic Development, StreetEasy Stephen Kliegerman, Executive Director, Halstead Property Development Marketing Jonathan Miller, President & CEO, … Continue reading →

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Our Own Jennifer Breu on OpenHouseNYC

Published by Douglas Heddings
April 20, 2010
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Lives of Not-So Quiet Desperation

Published by Douglas Heddings
September 25, 2009

This enormous sign was placed outside of my office on the corner of 83rd Street and West End Avenue to ANNOUNCE an open house last night.  I haven’t seen this ever and it has been 15 years since I remember … Continue reading →

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L’Shana Tova!

Published by Douglas Heddings
September 18, 2009

Happy New Year!!!  

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