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Real estate news and insights for Dothan area agents.
Aug 18, 2026
Pending Home Sales Retreat in July as Mortgage Rates Hit 2026 High
Pending home sales continue to lag, with decreases felt across all regions.
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EXCLUSIVE: Pete Davidson Takes $1.9 Million Upstate New York Home Off the Market—Just 2 Months After Slashing Asking Price
The comedian first listed the home for $2.5 million in February but ended up lowering that asking price on three occasions.
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Single-Family Home Construction Plunges in July, but Permits Offer Signs of Hope
July brought a sharp decline in construction of new single-family homes across the U.S., but new permits offer some signs of hope.
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EXCLUSIVE: Chris Evans Finds a Buyer for His $6.4 Million L.A. Home—After Quitting California To Return to East Coast
Evans landed a buyer for the sprawling hilltop home, just two months after relisting the property with a decreased asking price.
Read More →Aug 18, 2026
Cash Home Sales Are in Decline in Most Cities, but a Handful Show a Surprising Bump
"That certainty is worth more to sellers today than it was a few years ago, not because competition is fierce, but because it's faded."
Read More →Aug 18, 2026
The Hidden Cost of the ‘Great Stuff Transfer’
More than 8 in 10 recent inheritors had to clean out a home before listing it, new data shows—adding time, cost, and emotional strain.
Read More →Aug 17, 2026
Esteemed Architect Martin Gelber’s Late Modern Los Angeles Home Hits the Market for $3.75 Million
Gelber, a pioneer in sustainability, lived in the home until his death in 2019. Now, the modernist gem is ready for a new owner.
Read More →Aug 17, 2026
‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Star Kyle Richards Shares Emotional Message From Mauricio Umansky on Their 30th Anniversary Amid Separation
Richards, who separated from Umansky in 2023 after decades of marriage, admitted that the reality of their split hit particularly hard.
Read More →Aug 17, 2026
USDA Loan Advantages and Disadvantages
For many homebuyers, especially first-time buyers, affordability is one of the biggest challenges. That’s where USDA loans can help.
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Bill To Double Capital Gains Tax Exclusion Picks Up Momentum in Congress
The More Homes on the Market Act could double capital gains tax exclusions to $500,000 for single filers and $1 million for joint filers.
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Backyard Housing Boom: L.A. Sees Record Level of ADU Construction After Easing Restrictions
Restrictions around ADUs have eased, but the impact of these new builds on the housing shortage is still "a drop in the bucket."
Read More →Aug 17, 2026
Can You Use a USDA Loan for a Manufactured Home?
Manufactured homes offer affordable homeownership. Pairing one with a USDA loan makes buying easier in rural and suburban communities.
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