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Real estate news and insights for Dothan area agents.
Mar 12, 2026
Connecticut HOA Laws and Regulations
Connecticut has some of the most detailed laws in the United States about homeowners associations. But when associations don’t understand how Connecticut HOA rules work in real life, they can get invalid assessments, discrimination claims, governance disputes, and expensive lawsuits. Both home...
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Senate Passes 21st Century Road to Housing Act That Includes Institutional Investor Ban
The chamber passed the 21st Century Road to Housing Act. The bill has dozens of housing reforms and includes the institutional investor ban.
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Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Rates Rise to 6.11% as Iran War Sparks Oil Shock
The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans jumped to 6.11% for the week ending March 12, as the war in Iran drove oil prices higher.
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Inside Collin Morikawa’s Exclusive Las Vegas Golf Club Where He Hones His Skills—Mere Minutes From His $8.8 Million Mansion
Morikawa, 29, lives in the exclusive Summerlin community in Las Vegas—just minutes from one of the area's premier golf clubs.
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Turning a Garage Into Living Space: When It’s Legal—and When It’s Not
Homeowners these days are looking for a bit more room. Your garage might be the answer, but you need to be careful, legally speaking.
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Single-Family Home Construction Drops in January Amid Winter Storms
Construction activity on single-family homes dropped in January, with little hope for a quick rebound as permits also fell.
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Wonder Woman’ Star Gal Gadot Lists Her Stunning Oceanfront Malibu Penthouse for $8.75 Million
"Wonder Woman" star Gadot and her husband, Jaron Varsano, purchased the picturesque abode for $5 million in December 2020.
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The New Rules of Generational Wealth: Why Buying a ‘Money Pit’ at 30 Beats Waiting for the Perfect Home at 40
In their early 30s, the DeRises bought an old "money pit." It could bank them $119,000 more in net worth by 50 than if they'd waited to buy.
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The Hidden Math Behind How Homeownership Builds Generational Wealth—and How Renters Are Left Behind
Homeowners hold 38 times the wealth of renters. Nine charts reveal the hidden math of equity, timing, and a wealth gap that's hard to close.
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‘Mormon Wives’ Star Demi Engemann Lays Bare the ‘Moody, Feminine’ Changes She Made to Her Home To Try To Overcome Fertility Struggles
"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Engemann says she struggled to feel like she had her own safe space while renting her home.
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Tax-Free New Hampshire City Makes a Comeback as Hottest U.S. Housing Market
Manchester reclaimed its title as the most in-demand market driven by tax-free benefits and relative affordability compared to Boston.
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Music Legend Rufus Wainwright Lists Quirky and Colorful Storybook L.A. Home for $2.3 Million
The musician picked up the historical home in 2016 and has put his unique touches on the property, while maintaining its original charm.
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