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  • Mortgage rates fall to 10‑month low, offering relief for Daphne buyers

    Stacker|Aug 13, 2025

    Mish.El // Shutterstock Mortgage rates fall to 10‑month low, offering relief for Daphne buyers Redfin Real Estate economists say the recent dip in mortgage rates gives serious house hunters a window of opportunity to lock in a lower monthly housing payment. The daily average mortgage rate dropped to 6.57% on August 4th – the lowest level in 10 months. That's down from a peak of 7.08% in May, giving buyers some relief after months of higher rates. In Daphne, where the median sale price is $38...

  • Lose Your Mind and Find Your Soul

    Dr. Lester Spencer|Aug 13, 2025

    Recently, my wife, Janeese, and I explored the Sequoia National Park in the Sierra Nevada’s of California. John Muir, the famous Scottish born, American naturalist was one of the early explorers of the Sequoias, Yosemite and many other areas that later became National Parks. He was one of the first to see and write about these gigantic trees. In fact, he was an early advocate for the preservation of all of the American wilderness and is called the “Father of the National Parks.” While visit...