Category Archives: This and That

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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You Might Need a New Agent if…

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Heather Goodwin

I am a full time agent.  This is my chosen career.  I love what I do and always strive to become better at it.  Yet as I work with other agents, I sometimes run across those that make me say “What the h-e-double hockey sticks?” … Continue reading →

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2009 Louisiana Schools Tax Deduction

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Heather Goodwin

Good news for those of us with children in elementary and secondary school.  The Louisiana legislature passed a bill in 2008 (and revised in 2009) that allows taxpayers to deduct public, private, and home school tuition and expenses from their 2009 … Continue reading →

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Louisiana Tax Deduction in 2009 for School Expenses

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Heather Goodwin

Okay. I guess this post doesn’t really qualify as real estate news, but y’all know that I like to keep you informed, real estate-related or not.  Besides, this one could be said to be indirectly related to real estate since … Continue reading →

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Prime Time for Bird Watching in Ellerbe Road Estates

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Heather Goodwin

This from a fellow bird lover in Ellerbe Road Estates neighborhood in Shreveport. He sent an email out to his neighbors generously alerting us to the migratory birds now passing through. “I wanted to alert you that the beautiful Rubby-Throated … Continue reading →

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Spring in Shreveport – Festivals and Happenings 2009

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Heather Goodwin

In Shreveport when spring rolls around, you know it’s time for the festivals to begin. Mardi Gras has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean all the fun is over. Here is a list of festivals coming up in Shreveport, … Continue reading →

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Keep Yourself Safe – Simple Safety Tip

Posted on December 14, 2008 by Heather Goodwin

A real estate colleague, Richard Iarossi has given us a great tip on home safety. This can be used in conjunction with your existing home alarm system and certainly is not a substitute for that. It would come in handy, … Continue reading →

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Pay Attention to Your Credit Card Mail!

Posted on December 6, 2008 by Heather Goodwin

Thanks to Fran Gatti, a real estate colleague for giving us this heads up about how credit card companies are digging into our pockets.  I don’t believe I’ve received any of these notices, but believe me, I’ll be looking at … Continue reading →

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It’s Red River Revel Time in Shreveport

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Heather Goodwin

Red River Revel 2008 Everyone looks forward each year to the Red River Revel on the riverfront in downtown Shreveport. It takes place the first week of October just when the weather is beginning to cool off. The days are … Continue reading →

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Spring is in the Air!

Posted on April 17, 2008 by Heather Goodwin

The azalea’s are about done, but look at the purple irises. This is my jungle of a front flower bed. Hope you enjoyed seeing it. I’m off to a baseball game.

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