Agent gains national attention for housing the homeless during the polar vortex.

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February 8, 2019

Today’s News

 
Ellen Degeneres

Ellen Presents $50K Gift to Heroic Agent

Chicago real estate professional Candice Payne receives national attention and two $25,000 checks for her efforts to house the homeless during last week’s polar vortex.


Mortgage rates week of Feb. 7

Mortgage Rates Fall to 10-Month Low

“This is great news for consumers who will be looking for homes during the upcoming spring homebuying season,” says Freddie Mac’s chief economist.


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Survey: Americans See More Affordability

As rate hikes ease and growth in home prices slows, Americans are gradually becoming more confident about their purchasing power in the real estate market.


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Where Women Are Buying the Most Homes

Women have grown more powerful as a homebuying force over the last few decades, and they tend to take on more financial risk, a new report shows.


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Homebuilders May Have a Social Problem

They may be underusing social networks to engage with potential new-home buyers, according to a John Burns Real Estate podcast.


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