Author Archives: Heather Goodwin

Five Tips for Finding a Mortgage Lender

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Heather Goodwin

This is a good question if the lender you’ve done business with in the past is no longer around. It is also a question that first time home buyers must have an answer to. Everyone would agree that it’s important … Continue reading →

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When Do Your Services Come with a Caveat?

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Heather Goodwin

I was browsing around Active Rain today, checking out new groups and such, when I came across Austin Smith’s blog post, Are You Just in it for the Money? Austin asked his father, who’s in real estate, a question: “Have … Continue reading →

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310 Ellerbe Ridge Drive, Shreveport, LA

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Heather Goodwin

310 Ellerbe Ridge Drive    Ellerbe Road Estates Shreveport, Louisiana       I just listed my own home in the namesake neighborhood, Ellerbe Road Estates. It’s located just east of I-49 and south of Flournoy-Lucas Road.    The home, which was built in 1978, is one … Continue reading →

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Summer in Shreveport – Festivals 2010

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Heather Goodwin

Okay folks, May has come and gone, and the heat is here. We’re still doing festivals, though, and this time of year, a lot of festivals revolve around what fruit or vegetable is currently ready for harvest.  So without further … Continue reading →

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Shreveport’s Mudbug Madness 2010!

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Heather Goodwin

Thursday, May 27st is the beginning of a weekend of good food, good music, and great fun as Shreveport’s favorite spring festival, Mudbug Madness, gets under way. Mudbug Madness is back for its 27th year! Begun in 1984 as a two-day … Continue reading →

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Shreveport’s 2010 Parade of Homes

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Heather Goodwin

The annual Parade of Homes coordinated by the Northwest Louisiana Home Builders Association is taking place Saturday and Sunday, June 5th and 6th, with a repeat the next weekend, June 12th and 13th from 1-6 p.m. I really enjoy the … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Finding a Mortgage Lender

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Heather Goodwin

This is a good question if the lender you’ve done business with in the past is no longer around. It is also a question that first time home buyers must have an answer to. Everyone would agree that it’s important … Continue reading →

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I Have to Bring HOW MUCH to Closing?

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Heather Goodwin

Recently, a new Good Faith Estimate (which is what lenders give to borrowers to details the charges associated with their loan) was mandated to be used by all lenders.  I’m not sure how a document with over 40 pages of instructions … Continue reading →

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Help! My Credit Score Stinks!

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Heather Goodwin

Here as promised is another article by Shreveport’s mortgage lender who loves to educate, Marshall Graham.  If you read his article on the difference between FHA and conventional loans, then you realize how much money you can save on a … Continue reading →

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Should I Apply for a Conventional or FHA Mortgage Loan?

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Heather Goodwin

My friend, Marshall Graham, with Aulds Horn and White of Shreveport has written an information-packed article on conventional versus FHA loans.  The info is of great help to people who don’t know the difference between conventional and FHA loans and … Continue reading →

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