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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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What’s Really Happening with Home Prices? [INFOGRAPHIC]

January 20, 2023 By Scott

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Pre-Approval in 2023: What You Need To Know

January 19, 2023 By Scott

One of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you. Business Insider explains: … [Read more...]

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Have Home Values Hit Bottom?

January 18, 2023 By Scott

Whether you’re already a homeowner or you’re looking to become one, the recent headlines about home prices may leave you with more questions than answers. News stories are talking about home prices falling, and that’s raising concerns about a repeat of what happened to prices in the crash in 2008. … [Read more...]

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Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates

January 17, 2023 By Scott

Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7% last October. Hopeful buyers experienced a hit to their purchasing power as a result, and some … [Read more...]

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What Past Recessions Tell Us About the Housing Market

January 16, 2023 By Scott

It doesn’t matter if you’re someone who closely follows the economy or not, chances are you’ve heard whispers of an upcoming recession. Economic conditions are determined by a broad range of factors, so rather than explaining them each in depth, let’s lean on the experts and what history tells us to … [Read more...]

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