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Real estate news and insights for Dothan area agents.

Jul 31, 2026

Top 5 States for Foreign Homebuyers—Where Nearly 50% Are Paying Cash for Homes

International buyers in the U.S. housing market are near a record low, but some states are still seeing booming interest.

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Jul 31, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Inside Neyshia Go’s 140-Calls-a-Day Life in Luxury Real Estate

From dawn calls to candy-room theaters: Step inside a top agent's whirlwind day of showings, escrow, and hard-won deals.

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Jul 31, 2026

How Sellers Are Using Smart Cameras To Eavesdrop on Homebuyers: ‘Consider Yourself in a Reality Show’

Sellers are using smart cameras to eavesdrop on buyers. Here is how active home security devices are wiretapping showings and ruining deals.

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Jul 31, 2026

Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $430K Home at a 6.66% Rate

Rates surged this week to levels not seen in over a year, supporting economists' outlook that mid-6% mortgages are here to stay.

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Jul 31, 2026

Living on the Edge: 5 Dramatic Cantilevered Homes Hovering Over Thin Air

Explore five gravity-defying cantilevered homes with dramatic designs, bold architecture, and breathtaking views across the U.S.

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Jul 31, 2026

Tired of Nantucket’s Influencer Scene? 5 New England Hidden Gems To Visit Instead

For visitors seeking a classic New England coastal experience without crowds of influencers, here are five hidden-gem destinations.

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Jul 31, 2026

More Than 1,000 Schools Closed—and Home Values Could Take the Hit

Strong schools help make neighborhoods valuable. But when rising prices push families out, closures can put that same value at risk.

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Jul 30, 2026

Immigration Helped Revive Springfield—Now Its Recovery Is at Risk

Haitian immigration helped revive Springfield after decades of decline. Federal policy could now put its housing recovery at risk.

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Jul 30, 2026

Fed Researchers Offer a New Homeownership Metric—and It Drops the Rate to 53%

Just half of U.S. adults own a home, a number obscured in the traditional ways the Fed studies and reports on homeownership.

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Jul 30, 2026

‘Is This House Haunted?’ The Strangest Questions People Are Asking RealAssist AI

From haunted homes to HOA chicken rules, see the quirky questions homebuyers are asking Realtor.com’s AI tool—and the insights behind them.

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Jul 30, 2026

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Prison Release Date Is Moved Up—Weeks After $55 Million Miami Mansion Sells

Diddy was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution and was initially sentenced to 50 months in prison.

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Jul 30, 2026

Retired Homeowners Need To Start Spending Their Nest Egg—and The Best Investment Is Your House 

People are living longer, meaning retirees fear they're spending their nest eggs too quickly. But spending money on your home has benefits.

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