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Ellen DeGeneres Presents $50K Gift to Heroic Chicago Pro

A Chicago real estate agent who rallied her community to book dozens of hotel rooms for more than 100 homeless people during last week’s polar vortex received a $50,000 donation from Walmart, which was presented to her on Wednesday’s episode of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”Candice Payne of 5th Group Realty & Management, who was invited to the show to speak about her heroic efforts, told Degeneres that she was moved to act partially

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When a Pair of Cats Are Your Renters

Two cats in Silicon Valley are the pampered renters and sole occupiers of a $1,500 per month studio.The landlord says the cats haven’t made much fuss, keep to themselves, lounge around in a cat tree most of the day, and always pay their rent on time—the prrrrfect tenants, you might say.“It’s quirky isn’t it?” landlord David Callisch told CBS San Francisco (KPIX). “People love their pets, they’re part of their family.”The father

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Where Americans Are On the Move

Vermont has been actively working to bring in more new residents, and the state may be having some success in its mission. Vermont was the state with the highest percent of inbound moves in 2018, according to the 42nd annual United Van Lines’ National Movers Study, which tracks state-to-state migration patterns over the past year. Last year, Vermont launched a campaign to give eligible people who relocate from another state up to

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An American explorer just became the first person to cross Antarctica alone and unaided, finishing with an 'ultramarathon' - Photos show his spectacular 932-mile journey

American adventurer Colin O'Brady just made it across Antarctica alive, alone, and way ahead of schedule.That feat makes O'Brady the first person to ever cross the southern continent on a solo, unsupported mission without getting resupplied or using a kite."This is something that no one in history has ever accomplished, and people have been trying for 100 years," O'Brady told Business Insider before he started the record-breaking trek.According t

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Merry Christmas and HNY from iPro

The iPro Real Estate family feels blessed to have your business and wishes you a Merry Christmas and an amazing prosperous New Year. Our gift to you this year is a song from iPro owner Jason D. Mechura's (a.k.a. Jason Daniels) new album Cinematic Dreams. Watch Glenn Keane's duet animation along with the 5th track from the new album, Come be Mine: Watch Jason Daniels - Come be Mine - duet More links to Jason Daniels' music: Artist website: http://

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When Holiday Decor Goes Too Far

Many homeowners are decking their interiors and exteriors with boughs of holly and other festive accoutrement—but how much is too much? Some homeowners say they’ve confronted their neighbors about what they consider to be “obnoxious” holiday decorations, according to a new survey by furniture retailer Joybird.Those who live in the West are most likely—at 13 percent—to have a confrontation with neighbors over holiday decorations, compa

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Celebrating 6 Years of Great Real Estate Services!

Today is iPro Real Estate's 6 year anniversary and we're celebrating all of you that make it possible.Also, iPro owner Jason D. Mechura aka Jason Daniels has announced his new music album available Christmas Eve.Watch the video of Glen Keane's duet animation featuring "Come be Mine" from the new album.

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Look Near Big Cities for Top Retiree Neighborhoods

The best places to retire are in the suburbs near a large metro area, according to a new analysis by GOBankingRates, a personal finance website. The cost of living may be higher near a big city, but a long list of nearby amenities makes these areas more livable when riding out your golden years, according to the analysis.GOBankingRates analyzed the 18 largest cities in the nation to identify the neighborhoods that had a low median listing price,

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Viral Listing With Half-Nude Models Draws Backlash

To draw more attention to a languishing listing, a Houston real estate professional hired two fitness models to pose half-nude in the property photos, depicting everyday household tasks such as cooking or changing a light bulb. But even though the marketing ploy exponentially increased buyer interest, public complaints about the risqué listing prompted a local real estate portal to remove it.“After 40 days on the market and several open hou

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Holiday Charity Drive

The iPro Real Estate family wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.Please take a moment to review information about our Holiday Charity Drive going on through the New Year and consider making a donation.fosterchildren.iprore.com

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