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Ken Goodwin
May 9, 20212 min read
Buying Season is Back. Here's What to Expect.
With peak buying season upon us, here's what analysts are expecting to see this year: Increasing Mortgage Rates It appears, depending on...
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Ken Goodwin
Apr 12, 20212 min read
Avoiding Moving Woes
It’s a timeless and universal truth: moving is no fun. Ancient Polynesian seafarers, while nervously prepping outrigger canoes for...
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Ken Goodwin
Feb 25, 20213 min read
Buying Land: Look Before You Leap
Have you found yourself dreaming of your own Walden Pond lately? Whether you're looking to build a luxury retreat or you just want a...
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Ken Goodwin
Feb 15, 20212 min read
Home Décor to Look Out For in 2021
Even with 2020 in the rear-view mirror, it's fair to assume we'll still be spending a good amount of time at home in early 2021. Here's a...
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Ken Goodwin
Jan 13, 20212 min read
Home Improvement Decisions You'll Never Regret
When it comes to home remodeling, there are very few design decisions you can make that are sure to stand the test of time. While it can...
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Ken Goodwin
Dec 10, 20202 min read
What Could 2021 Mean for the Housing Market?
This year has been nonstop uncertainty. The coronavirus pandemic led to shutdowns and major changes to our everyday lives. Those changes...
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Ken Goodwin
Nov 7, 20202 min read
Last Minute Tips for Winterization
It’s not too late to address a few home maintenance musts before winter fully sets in. Here’s a list of last-minute tasks to knock out...
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Ken Goodwin
Oct 7, 20202 min read
How to Buy a Home Sight Unseen
If you're thinking about buying a house right now, you're probably wondering how best to go about it. The truth is, you can still do...
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Ken Goodwin
Aug 17, 20202 min read
Boost Your Home's Value Ahead of Your Appraisal
Whether you're planning to sell or refinance, a home appraisal is a necessary step in determining the true value of your home. This means...
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Ken Goodwin
Aug 9, 20202 min read
Real Estate Alert: Home Flipping Hits 14-Year High
While the real estate market in general is adapting to new challenges and market conditions, one segment of the market is going strong....
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Ken Goodwin
Jul 8, 20201 min read
The Mortgage Business Is Alive, Well, and Online
With some segments of the economy tentatively reopening, many who are buying a home or refinancing an existing mortgage may be wondering...
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Ken Goodwin
Jun 16, 20202 min read
Has quarantine forced you to consider a split from your home?
Has spending more time at home lately had you reconsidering your space? The quirks you lived with just a few months ago might not be so...
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Ken Goodwin
May 14, 20202 min read
Your Essential Spring Lawn Care Guide
Tired of looking out the window at your dull, dormant lawn? A little prep now will give you a green lawn all summer long. Rake First...
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Ken Goodwin
Apr 19, 20202 min read
Three Budgeting Tips for First Time Home Buyers
So, you bought your first home. Congratulations! Throughout the proces, you likely gave a lot of thought about budgeting for your down...
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Ken Goodwin
Apr 7, 20202 min read
Pro Tips for Working From Home
When you're used to driving to the office every day, sitting through long meetings, and sharing a community microwave, working from home...
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Ken Goodwin
Apr 3, 20203 min read
Factors that affect a home's value
While you and your agent will set your home’s asking price, the buyer will set the sales price. If you price your home too high, you’ll...
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Ken Goodwin
Mar 27, 20202 min read
Let's talk Credit Scores
If you've set the goal to get your credit on track (maybe it was one of your new years resolutions) getting started can feel a bit...
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Ken Goodwin
Mar 24, 20202 min read
Perks of hiring a buyer's agent
Hiring a buyer's agent can make the process of buying a home faster, easier and less expensive. When a house is up for sale, there will...
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Ken Goodwin
Mar 18, 20203 min read
Fed lowers rate due to COVID-19
In an effort to combat the negative effects of the coronavirus on the U.S. economy, the Fed made its first emergency rate cut since the...
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Ken Goodwin
Mar 11, 20202 min read
Inspections, Appraisals, AVMs -- Oh my!
Inspections, appraisals, and automated valuation models, while related, all have different functions but can be easily confused. Let's...
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