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Real estate news and insights for Dothan area agents.
Jul 30, 2026
Severe Thunderstorms Inflicted $82 Billion in Damage Last Year, Making Them More Costly Than Hurricanes
Convective storms, which may include hail, lightning, strong winds, or tornadoes, accounted for nearly one-third of all disaster losses.
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They Left the Bay Area—Then Homeownership Jumped 33%
Cheaper housing put ownership within reach even before AI wealth flooded the market—but moving came with a cost of its own.
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Los Angeles Rents Are Falling, but Not Enough To Be Affordable for New College Grads
Despite Los Angeles County rents falling to multiyear lows, entry-level salaries leave the Class of 2026 struggling to afford studio units.
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PBS Star and Chef Pati Jinich Serves Up an Inside Look at Eclectic Maryland Home Where She Films Hit Show ‘Pati’s Mexican Table’
Jinich, 54, has filmed her Daytime Emmy-nominated cooking show at home in Chevy Chase, MD, for the past 15 years.
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Using Retirement Savings for a Home Down Payment Could Be ‘Financial Boon’, Study Finds
Real estate returns can meet or exceed stocks. But there are some major caveats to the data. Experts still aren't warm on the idea, either.
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These Are Some of the Top Questions Homebuyers Ask RealAssist AI on Realtor.com
Launched this week, RealAssist AI is a homebuying assistant tool built in collaboration with Google Gemini and Google Cloud.
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‘Can I Add an ADU?’ How Homebuyers are Using RealAssist AI on Realtor.com for Their Most-Pressing Questions
Discover how Realtor.com’s new RealAssist AI answers your tough questions on home valuations, solar ROI, zoning rules and mortgage options.
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The Work-From-Home Surcharge: Inside the Controversial New Fee Affecting Renters
A rental listing in California has sparked debate among renters—thanks to its $200 monthly fee for tenants who work from home.
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Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady in Split Decision as Rebel Faction Presses for Action on Inflation
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh joined the majority on the 12-member Federal Open Market Committee in the 9-3 vote.
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LeBron James: Supercommuter? Inside Wild Rumors NBA Pro Will Live in New York City and Travel to Philadelphia 76ers Via Helicopter
James, 41, could reportedly live in New York while playing for the 76ers—and commute to Philadelphia in a helicopter.
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac Fall 2026 Outlook: Is Your Property Ready for El Niño?
The fall 2026 forecast reveals a distinct national split: a warm interior wrapped in cooler coastal weather.
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Senate Confirms New Spymaster After Mortgage Boss Bill Pulte Fired 30% of Staff in the Role
Pulte will return to his role as the top housing official in the Trump administration.
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