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Scott Swinford is a mortgage loan originator in Indiana & Illinois. A firefighter/paramedic in his past professional life, Scott's goal is to be an advocate and an educator for his valued clients. He lives in Northwest Indiana with his wife, two sons, a Beagle, and a Belgian Malinois.

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Think This Is a Housing Crisis? Think Again.

April 15, 2020 By Scott

With all of the unanswered questions caused by COVID-19 and the economic slowdown we’re experiencing across the country today, many are asking if the housing market is in trouble. For those who remember 2008, it’s logical to ask that question. Many of us experienced financial hardships, lost … [Read more...]

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What If I Need to Sell My Home Now? What Can I Do?

April 14, 2020 By Scott

Every day that passes, people have a need to buy and sell homes. That doesn’t stop during the current pandemic. If you’ve had a major life change recently, whether with your job or your family situation, you may be in a position where you need to sell your home – and fast. While you probably feel … [Read more...]

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Recession? Yes. Housing Crash? No.

April 13, 2020 By Scott

With over 90% of Americans now under a shelter-in-place order, many experts are warning that the American economy is heading toward a recession, if it’s not in one already. What does that mean to the residential real estate market? What is a recession? According to the National Bureau of Economic … [Read more...]

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What You Can Do to Get Your House Ready to Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]

April 10, 2020 By Scott

Some Highlights: Believe it or not, there are lots of things you can do to prep your house for a sale without even going to the store. Your real estate plans don’t have to be completely on hold even while we’ve hit the pause button on other parts of daily life. Tackling small projects from cleaning … [Read more...]

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Why Home Office Space Is More Desirable Than Ever

April 9, 2020 By Scott

For years, we’ve all heard about the most desirable home features buyers are looking for, from upgraded kitchens to remodeled bathrooms, master suites, and more. The latest on the hotlist, however, might surprise you: home offices. In a recent article by George Ratiu, Senior Economist with … [Read more...]

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