Many consumers consider themselves financially savvy and make sure to comparison shop in order to get the best deals on electronics, airfare and general merchandise before they buy. But a recent survey by Lending Tree found that when it comes to big financial loans — mortgage, auto or personal loans — less than 30 percent of those surveyed shop around for the best rate or price. Read more from NAR’s Daily Real Estate News.

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Springfield-area home sales on pace to beat 2014 – State Journal-Register

Area Home Sales Continue Upward Trend – WUIS

Mortgage applications tumble more than 25% due to TRID – HousingWire