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Real estate news and insights for Dothan area agents.
May 8, 2026
The High-Cost Summer: How To Balance Soaring Travel Prices Without Risking Your Mortgage Payment
Higher oil prices and airfare might derail many Americans' summer travel plans or put a dent in their savings.
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EXCLUSIVE: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Takes His $49 Million Hawaii Compound Off the Market—Weeks After Attack on San Francisco Home
Altman quietly purchased the extraordinary property in January 2021—and in 2023, it served as the venue for his wedding to Oliver Mulherin.
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Dave Coulier Reveals a Rare Glimpse at Custom Michigan Home as He Shares Stark Health Update Amid Cancer Battle
Coulier has given fans a rare update on his health as he continues battling cancer at his sprawling Michigan home.
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EXCLUSIVE: Steve Harvey Slashes the Price of His Longtime Georgia Mansion—After Upgrading to $15 Million Estate
Harvey, 69, purchased the property in 2010—and it served as his primary residence for 10 years, before he upgraded to a larger dwelling.
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Homebuyers and Sellers Both Grow Cautious as Mortgage Rates Tick Higher
New listings, which are a key measure of sellers' willingness to enter the market, fell by 2.5% year-over-year for the week ending May 2.
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Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $415,000 Home at a 6.37% Rate
Mortgage rates ticked up again at the start of May, keeping rates hovering in a low 6%, but nowhere near where buyers are hoping for.
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Job Creation Remains Surprisingly Strong in April in Key Signal for New Fed Era
The healthcare, transportation, and retail sectors saw the biggest gains in April, keeping the unemployment rate steady at 4.3%.
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This Change to Credit Scores Could Help 7.7 Million Americans Qualify for a Mortgage
Changes to credit score metrics could be a boon for millions of Americans. Some may newly qualify for a mortgage.
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Fannie Mae’s Mortgage Holdings Balloon as Trump Tries To Hold Interest Rates Down
The government-sponsored enterprise increased its retained portfolio by $36 billion in the first three months of this year.
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Homeowner Equity Plunges to 4-Year Low as Underwater Mortgages Rise
High mortgage rates and cooling property values drove down the share of equity-rich homes to 43.3% while driving up underwater mortgages.
Read More →May 7, 2026
Poll: Nearly 9 in 10 Voters Say Buying a Home Has Never Been Harder—and They Want Congress To Act
A new poll finds broad bipartisan support for congressional housing reform, even as a landmark bill stalls on Capitol Hill.
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Even if You’re Not Cash-Rich, Your Home Equity Could Help Your Kid Buy a House
Parents are using home equity to help kids buy homes—but borrowing against your own house can put retirement and housing security at risk.
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