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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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Aug 17, 2026

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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Aug 17, 2026

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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Aug 17, 2026

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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Aug 17, 2026

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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Aug 17, 2026

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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Aug 17, 2026

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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Aug 17, 2026

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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Aug 17, 2026

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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Aug 17, 2026

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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Aug 17, 2026

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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Aug 17, 2026

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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