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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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The Impact of Changing Mortgage Rates [INFOGRAPHIC]

May 19, 2023 By Scott

Some HighlightsIf you’re looking to buy a home, you should know even a small change in mortgage rates has an impact on your purchasing power.These charts show how rates generally affect your monthly payment.The best way to navigate changing mortgage rates and make an informed buying decision is to … [Read more...]

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Powerful Job Market Fuels Homebuyer Demand

May 18, 2023 By Scott

The spring housing market has been surprisingly active this year. Even with affordability challenges and a limited number of homes for sale, buyer demand is strong, and getting stronger.One way we know there are interested buyers right now is because showing traffic is up. Data from the latest … [Read more...]

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What You Need To Know About Home Price News

May 17, 2023 By Scott

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales Report tomorrow. The information it contains on home prices may cause some confusion and could even generate some troubling headlines. This all stems from the fact that NAR will report the median sales price, … [Read more...]

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The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us

May 16, 2023 By Scott

If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. Contrary to those headlines, home prices aren’t in a freefall. The … [Read more...]

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Homeowners Have Incredible Equity To Leverage Right Now

May 15, 2023 By Scott

Even though home prices have moderated over the last year, many homeowners still have an incredible amount of equity. But what is equity? In the simplest terms, equity is the difference between the market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage. The National Association of … [Read more...]

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