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Real estate news and insights for Dothan area agents.
Oct 2, 2026
Democrats Cry Foul Over Funding Cuts to Watchdog of Top Mortgage Regulator
The Federal Housing Administration said it was downsizing its inspector general—an office that oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Things That Go Bump in the Night: 5 Signs and Sounds of Structural Damage To Look Out For in Fall
It's spooky season, but for homeowners, creaks, squeaks, and cracks likely mean a bigger problem with your house than ghosts.
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Institutional Investors Are Quietly Returning to the Housing Market
"With the Road to Housing Act now settled, more sellers are coming to market," one institutional investor's CEO says.
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EXCLUSIVE: Kris Jenner Relists Iconic Hidden Hills Mansion From Keeping Up With Kardashians With $2 million Discount
Jenner is once again trying her luck in the housing market by relisting her iconic Hidden Hills, CA, mansion with a $2 million discount.
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Joanna Gaines Reveals Her New Role at Magnolia After Dealing With Imposter Syndrome: “I Was Going To Step Out”
HGTV star Joanna Gaines thought it was time to "step out" from the business, but reveals she's "on fire" with a new approach.
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5 Sun-Drenched Homes Bringing Southwestern Charm to Cold-Weather Cities
Escape the winter cold with these five sun-drenched homes sporting Southwestern charm in chilly cities like Portland, New York, and Seattle.
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See How a 1970s Brentwood Tudor Was Transformed Into an $8 Million Modern Estate
Built in 1972, the six-bedroom estate has been fully reimagined by Jordan Bakva who blends timeless design with modern amenities.
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Chris Brown Settles $9.5 Million Legal Battle With Housekeeper After She Was Attacked by His 200-Pound Guard Dog
Maria Avila was brutally attacked by Brown's 200-pound Caucasian shepherd guard dog, Hades, at his Tarzana, CA, home in 2020.
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Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $430K Home at a 7.28% Rate
Mortgage rates surged to their highest level in more than a year this week, with many buyers concerned that a home is further out of reach.
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Larry Ellison To List Lavish Oceanfront Florida Property for $165 Million
Ellison snapped up the palatial pad back in 2021 for $80 million with the intention of tearing it down.
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Fed Rate Hike in October Looks Less Likely After Weak Jobs Report
The U.S. economy added just 29,000 jobs in September, well below economists' forecasts, as the unemployment rate increased.
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Homebuyers Gain the Upper Hand as Active Listings Surge—With the Biggest Increases in These 3 Cities
Despite rising mortgage rates, resilient buyers are gaining leverage due to a nationwide surge in inventory.
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