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The dates a homeowner here needs between now and Mon, Nov 30.
Last day to file an assessment appeal
File an assessment appeal for the January 1, 2026 value by this date; filing opens July 2.
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The desk note
A closer look at the stories shaping Highland neighborhoods this week.
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As of November 8. Listing brokerage shown on each row. A new desk note is published every Monday — subscribe via RSS. Card photography is illustrative Highland imagery, not the addresses listed.
Latest briefs
Quick reads on Highland real estate, lifestyle and the community.
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Weekly briefOct 12, 2026
Highland closed sales climb to 10 this week, from 5
10 sales closed in Highland this week, against 5 the week before. This week in Highland: 9 new listings, 10 price cuts, 10 closed sales and 10 homes going under contract. Data as of October 18, 2026.
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Weekly briefOct 5, 2026
Biggest Highland price cut this week: $22,000 on 7480 Tioga
The asking price on 7480 Tioga dropped from $897,000 to $875,000. This week in Highland: 13 new listings, 5 price cuts, 5 closed sales and 10 homes going under contract. Data as of October 11, 2026.
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Weekly briefSep 28, 2026
Highland weekly desk note — week of September 28, 2026
Highland saw 12 price cuts, 17 new listings and 25 status changes this week — up from 43 last week, as of October 4, 2026.
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Weekly briefSep 22, 2026
Highland weekly desk note — week of September 21, 2026
Highland saw 10 price cuts, 8 new listings and 25 status changes this week — about the same as last week, as of September 27, 2026.
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Weekly briefSep 17, 2026
Highland weekly desk note — week of September 14, 2026
Highland saw 10 price cuts, 11 new listings and 22 status changes this week — up from 41 last week, as of September 20, 2026.
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Weekly briefSep 7, 2026
Highland weekly desk note — week of September 7, 2026
Highland saw 7 price cuts, 9 new listings and 25 status changes this week, as of September 11, 2026.
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Written for Highland specifically: the local rules, records and property questions that come up here.
- For buyersWhat housing does Highland's 2026 development map list?Highland's 2026 development map lists homes, apartments and mixed use projects. Learn what its entries say and what to check before making an offer.Read the guide →
- For buyers · For sellersWhat would Highland's proposed ADU ordinance change?Highland's proposed ADU ordinance would change septic application intake, fire-zone wording and JADU rules. Here's what remains unverified for owners.Read the guide →
Where prices moved
Closed sales by ZIP, the last twelve months against the twelve before. It tells you which side of Highland is moving, not what your house is worth.
Price my file →Nov 2025–Nov 2026 against Nov 2024–Nov 2025, as of November 8, 2026.
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