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Real estate news and insights for Dothan area agents.
Aug 17, 2026
Florida Homeowners Could Win Big Tax Cuts—but Local Hospitals Stand To Lose Millions
A tax cut could deliver some relief to Florida homeowners, at a cost.
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Former Ohio Jail With Original Prison Cells Hits the Market as a $400K Home
The former Wood County Jail in Perrysburg, OH, has hit the market for $400,000, nearly 180 years after the brick building was constructed.
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Joanna Gaines Shares Emotional Advice for Parents Facing College Dorm Move-In Day: ‘Wishing Time Would Slow Down’
The HGTV star reflected on the emotional experience of sending kids off to college, penning a sweet piece of advice for her followers.
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Berkshire Hathaway Boosts Investment in Homebuilders After Buying Taylor Morrison
The company signaled increased confidence in the housing market with additional investment in builders Lennar and DR Horton.
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5 Things You Should Never Say When Renting an Apartment
Even if you have the cash, you're not always an automatic lock for that dream rental. You might want to keep your mouth shut with the landlord about these things that could unwittingly sabotage your chances.
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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Alum Reece Weaver Shares a Glimpse Inside Her New York City Apartment as She Makes the Move From Alabama—Just Months After Buying a $750K Home
Weaver, who hails from Florida, shot to fame while appearing in Netflix's hit series "America's Sweethearts."
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Homebuilder Confidence Inches Up Despite Rising Costs
Homebuilders are a little more confident in sales conditions despite economic uncertainty and elevated rates.
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Actress Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36 After Being Found Unresponsive in South Carolina Apartment
The "Ice Princess" star died in Greenville, SC, on Aug. 16, just five days before what would have been her 37th birthday.
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EXCLUSIVE: SpaceX Alum Says His ‘Lego’ Approach to Homebuilding Can Solve the Housing Crisis—and Cut Costs by 50%
The company’s goal is to mass-produce “good homes in good neighborhoods at good prices," one executive explained.
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Homeowners Are Reaching for Their Credit Cards When Disaster Strikes—and Ignoring a Vital Financial Lifeline
Homeowners recently surveyed admitted they are more likely to turn to credit cards than home equity—but that's not always the best strategy.
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Renting’s Edge Over Buying Is Shrinking as These 7 Markets Turn Buyer-Friendly
Renting still wins on monthly cost, but falling home prices and rising wages are improving the math for buyers in seven major metros.
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Housing Week Ahead: New Construction Data, Pending Sales, and Cash Buyer Trends
The Realtor.com Economics team is tracking a packed calendar of reports and key economic indicators with housing market data.
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