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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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Why Homeownership Is Going To Be Worth It

June 23, 2025 By Scott

Life can feel a bit unpredictable these days. What’s happening with inflation? The economy? The housing market? But in the middle of all that uncertainty, there’s one thing a lot of people still crave – a place to call their own. Source: New feed … [Read more...]

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3 Reasons To Buy a Home This Summer

June 19, 2025 By Scott

Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure if now’s the right time? Source: New feed … [Read more...]

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Why More Sellers Are Choosing To Move, Even with Today’s Rates

June 18, 2025 By Scott

It’s hard to let go of a 3% mortgage rate. There’s no question about it.  Source: New feed … [Read more...]

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What You Really Need To Know About Down Payments

June 17, 2025 By Scott

There’s a misconception going around that you have to put 20% of the purchase price down when you buy a home. But the truth is, many people don’t put down that much unless they’re trying to make their offer more competitive. Source: New feed … [Read more...]

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Why Most Sellers Hire Real Estate Agents Today

June 16, 2025 By Scott

Selling your house without an agent as a “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO) may be something you’ve considered. But you should know that, in today’s shifting market, more homeowners are deciding that’s just not worth the risk. Source: New feed … [Read more...]

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