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Real estate news and insights for Dothan area agents.

Aug 7, 2026

Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $430K Home at a 6.69% Rate, the Highest Rate This Year

Rates surged this week to levels not seen in over a year, and for the first time, it's higher than the same time last year.

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Aug 7, 2026

Woman Who Lives in Jason Sudeikis’ Former New York Apartment Snags an Invite to the ‘Ted Lasso’ Premiere—So She Can Return His Mail

"Ted Lasso" fan Taylor Palmby shared an Instagram message with Sudeikis, revealing she had a collection of his old mail to return to him.

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Aug 7, 2026

Economy Lost 23,000 Jobs in a Shocking July Report—Reducing Odds of Fed Rate Hike

The U.S. economy lost 23,000 new jobs in July, defying economists' forecasts for continued hiring growth.

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Aug 7, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Warren Says Compass Private Listings Partnership With Chicago MLS ‘Increases Risks of Civil Rights Violations’ in Scathing Letter to CEOs

Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Thursday sent a letter to Compass CEO Robert Reffkin requesting information about the brokerage's private listings.

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Aug 7, 2026

Virginia Homeowner Sues Amazon Over Data Center Being Built Near His Home: ‘It’s Just Chaos All the Time’

A Virginia man says Amazon data center construction has turned his tap water brown, reduced air quality, and caused damage to his home.

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Aug 6, 2026

The ‘Ted Lasso’ Takeover: How Jason Sudeikis’ Hit Show Turned Affluent London Suburb Into Tourist Hot Spot

Jason Sudeikis' Emmy Award–winning show has transformed a quiet community into a thriving hot spot for international travelers.

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Aug 6, 2026

New Mexico’s Young Adults Are Abandoning The Rental Market To Live At Home Longer

The housing market continues to present significant challenges for young adults, with many opting to live with their parents in New Mexico.

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Aug 6, 2026

Older Boomers Enter ‘Cash Is King’ Era as 46% Buy Homes Outright Without a Mortgage

Among boomers aged 71 to 79, 46% purchased their home without financing, a recent study found.

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Aug 6, 2026

Rare $27 Million Mansion Hits the Market in California’s Ultra-Secretive Billionaire Enclave: ‘An Exceptional Opportunity’

Located behind the 24/7 guarded gates of Bradbury Estates, the mansion boasts 14,600 square feet of Tuscan-inspired architecture.

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Aug 6, 2026

Today’s Starter Homes Hide Massive Remodel Costs Buyers Need To Budget For

If you want to buy a starter home, the listing price is just the start of the financial investment, depending on the needed repairs.

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Aug 6, 2026

Sydney Sweeney Jets Back to Her Hometown of Spokane With Boyfriend Scooter Braun To Give Aid to Wildfire Victims

Sweeney, who was born and raised in Spokane, jetted back to the Washington city to hand out food to victims of the wildfires.

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Aug 6, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Joe Manganiello’s Fiancée Caitlin O’Connor Opens Up About Their ‘Amazing’ New Life in Pittsburgh After Leaving L.A.

O'Connor and Manganiello relocated to Pennsylvania from Los Angeles at the end of 2025—amid a slump in the entertainment industry.

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