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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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2020 Forecast Shows Continued Home Price Appreciation

December 23, 2019 By Scott

Questions continue to rise around where home prices will head in 2020. The latest forecast from CoreLogic shows continued appreciation at 5.4% over the next year: Additionally, ARCH Mortgage Insurance Company in their current Housing and Mortgage Market Review revealed their latest ARCH Risk Index, … [Read more...]

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Where is the Housing Market Headed in 2020? [INFOGRAPHIC]

December 20, 2019 By Scott

Some Highlights: Interest rates will be lower than they have been since before 1980 at 3.8% and are projected to remain steady throughout 2020! According to CoreLogic, home prices will appreciate at a rate of 5.4% over the course of the year. Experts predict that the number of homes sold next year … [Read more...]

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5,300 Reasons to Be Happy You’re a Homeowner

December 19, 2019 By Scott

Studies have shown that, in many cases, the largest asset a family owns is the house they live in. Over the last twelve months, that asset has gained substantial value. CoreLogic just released their 2019 3rd Quarter Homeowner Equity Insights Report. The report revealed that: “U.S. homeowners with … [Read more...]

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The Biggest Issue Facing Housing Next Year

December 18, 2019 By Scott

This coming year the housing market will be defined by 3 things- inventory, interest rates, and appreciation.  But the biggest issue the housing market will face in 2020 is an inventory shortage.  There aren’t enough homes on the market for buyers, especially on the lower end of the market. This is … [Read more...]

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3 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling a Home in 2020

December 17, 2019 By Scott

It’s exciting to put a house on the market and to think about making new memories in new spaces, but we can have deep sentimental attachments to the homes we’re leaving behind, too. Growing emotions can help or hinder a sale, depending on how we manage them. When it comes to the bottom line, … [Read more...]

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