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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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Home Value Appreciation Stops Falling, Begins to Stabilize

April 11, 2019 By Scott

The percentage of home price appreciation on a year-over-year basis has decreased each month for over a year. The question was how far annual appreciation would fall. It seems we may now have the answer. In a recent post on the National Association of Realtors’ Economists’ Outlook Blog, it was … [Read more...]

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Why Pet-Friendly Homes Are in High Demand

April 9, 2019 By Scott

One of the many benefits of owning your own home is the freedom to find your ‘furever’ friend. By pointing out the aspects of your home that make it ‘pet-friendly’ in your listing, you’ll attract these buyers, rather than alienating the 68% of American households that have a pet! If you are one of … [Read more...]

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What to Consider When Choosing Your Home To Retire In

April 8, 2019 By Scott

As more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether they should sell their homes and move has become a hot topic. In today’s housing market climate, with low available inventory in the starter and trade-up home categories, it makes sense to evaluate your home’s ability to … [Read more...]

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Your Home’s Spring Maintenance Checklist [INFOGRAPHIC]

April 5, 2019 By Scott

Some Highlights: Every spring, your home needs some extra TLC! Whether you plan on selling your home this spring or not, conducting this maintenance will help ensure your home functions well for the rest of the year. Your real estate agent will have a list of specific suggestions for getting your … [Read more...]

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3 Graphs that Show What You Need to Know About Today’s Real Estate Market

April 4, 2019 By Scott

The Housing Market has been a hot-topic in the news lately. Depending on which media outlet you watch, it can start to be a bit confusing to understand what’s really going on with interest rates and home prices! The best way to show what’s really going on in today’s real estate market is to go … [Read more...]

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