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Real estate news and insights for Dothan area agents.
May 6, 2026
Starting From Zero: Nearly 1 in 4 Americans Have No Emergency Fund—and Most of Them Are Women
While most Americans report that they do have an emergency fund to cover living expenses, adults ages 45-54 and women are lagging behind.
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A Fantasy Author’s $6.5 Million Legacy: Feat of Craftsmanship Features Groin-Vaulted Library and Hidden Witch’s Hat Truss
Melissa McPhail, the mastermind behind the "Pattern of Shadow & Light" series, spent $11 million creating the custom estate.
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Major Homebuilder To Test Placing Mini Data Centers in Suburban Backyards
The California-based startup Span has developed small, distributed data centers, or “nodes,” called XFRA units.
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280-Year-Old Hamptons Saltbox Hits the Market for $4 Million After Undergoing a ‘Top-to-Bottom’ Transformation
The property, which predates the Declaration of Independence, was recently restored—adding a new, modern feel to its historic interior.
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CNN Founder Ted Turner Dies at Age 87—After Retreating From Media To Spend His Final Years on 113,000-Acre Montana Ranch
Turner, who was known as "The Mouth of the South," launched CNN in 1980, but in recent years he dedicated himself to his ranches.
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Jennifer Lopez Relists Former Marital Mansion for the Heavily Discounted Price of $50 Million—After Ben Affleck Gifted Her Palatial Property
Lopez purchased the property for $61 million with her ex-husband, Ben Affleck, in May 2023—but they split one year later.
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New Homebuyers Pay Double the Property Taxes of Longtime Owners in These 11 Cities
Assessment caps protect longtime owners. But when homes sell, buyers can inherit higher tax bills that shrink budgets and lock up supply.
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Here’s Where Taxes and Government Fees Hit Homebuyers the Hardest
These costs represent a larger percentage of the sale price in some states than in others, according to a new study by LodeStar.
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The Spring Housing Market Has a Vibes Problem as ‘Fear of Overpaying’ Takes Hold
Inventory is up and mortgage rates are cooling, yet the 2026 spring housing market remains stuck in a psychological showdown.
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HGTV Star Page Turner Opens Up About ‘Weight’ of Her Mother’s Death: ‘I Lost My Breath and My Anchor’
Page, 53, has candidly admitted that coming to terms with her mom's death is the hardest thing she's ever had to do.
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Remodeling Spending Expected To Slow Sharply as Homeowners Remain Wary of Economy
Projections show that home remodeling will slow to a trickle in early 2027, but the long-term outlook is brighter.
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How Mortgage Rate Buydowns and Builder Incentives Can Make New Construction More Affordable
Homebuilders often offer incentives to attract homebuyers. Here's a guide to the types of builder incentives and how they save money.
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