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Real estate news and insights for Dothan area agents.
Jun 5, 2026
‘Entourage’ Star Jeremy Piven Finally Sells His Modern Mount Olympus Mansion for $6.9 Million
Piven, 60, purchased the property in 2017—and originally put it on the market in January 2025 with an ask of $9.5 million.
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Rainbow Curb Appeal: Planting a Spectrum Garden With Native Perennials for Pride Month
In honor of Pride Month, gardeners are sharing their favorite native perennials to plant to create a rainbow garden.
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San Antonio’s $150 Million Affordable Housing Bond Has Created or Preserved More Than 3,100 Homes
Four years into San Antonio's voter-approved $150 million Affordable Housing Bond, the city reports its exceptional progress.
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Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $415K Home at a 6.48% Rate
Last week, mortgage rates were at their highest in nine months. Thankfully, there was a dip this week, though only slight.
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Job Growth Surges Past Expectations in May, Bolstering Odds of Fed Rate Hike
Exceeding expectations, the U.S. economy added 172,000 new jobs in May, while the national unemployment rate remained locked at 4.3% for the third consecutive month. The latest report from the
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The Starter Home Is Gone—Now America Is Losing the Starter Rental, Too
Long before the death of the starter home, the starter rental vanished—but the same playbook could resurrect both types of affordable homes.
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191-Year-Old Legacy Estate on Martha’s Vineyard Gets $17.6 Million Price Hike After Undergoing a Stunning Renovation
The 191-year-old property has been given a dramatic renovation—and expansion—that quadrupled its footprint and price tag.
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EXCLUSIVE: Knicks Player Trey Jemison III and His Fiancée Bought Texas Home—Just Weeks Before Start of NBA Finals
Knicks player Jemison and his fiancee, Alex Jean Glover, closed on the Dallas-area home on March 20, less than a year after getting engaged.
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Fed Official Warns of Interest Rate Hike if Inflation Doesn’t Cool
Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan suggests that an interest rate hike may be necessary later this year to fight inflation.
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Compass Faces Antitrust Probe in New York After Megamerger With Anywhere
Brokerage giant Compass is facing an investigation by the antitrust division of the New York State Attorney General's Office.
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New York Poised To Ban Private Listings as More States Crack Down
Under this proposed law, real estate agents must market properties on free or publicly accessible channels.
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0% APR Credit Cards vs. Home Equity: The Smartest Way To Finance a $5K Micro-Renovation
Even small renovations are costing more money these days, so if you're looking to fund a $5K remodel, here's two of the best ways to finance
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