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🌱 How much under asking are Daphne homes really selling for?
Daphne, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Daphne! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How much under asking are Daphne homes really selling for?
- Could that “traffic fine” text on your phone be a scam?
- Why Daphne police say this accused online scammer shouldn’t get bond
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 65.
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Metros where homes are selling for the most under asking price (kq2.com) — If you’re house-hunting in Daphne, current Redfin data shows homes are selling for about 2.7% below asking, with a median list price near $466,000 and a median sale price under $380,000. Daphne ranks among U.S. metros where buyers have notable room to negotiate in today’s slower, high-rate market. 
2. Scam texts spark warnings from Baldwin County police departments (wkrg.com) — Daphne police are warning residents about scam texts that falsely claim to be from an Alabama traffic division and demand payment for supposed tolls and fines. The department urges people not to scan QR codes, send money, or share personal information, and to verify any such messages with local courts. Residents are encouraged to alert police and warn vulnerable friends and family.
3. 'TikTok Trickster' back in Baldwin County jail (wkrg.com) — Daphne residents should know a man accused of multiple scams is now back in Baldwin County Jail facing charges from both Daphne and Spanish Fort police. Authorities say the case began with a 2023 car theft tied to an online meeting, and local investigators are now pushing to increase or revoke his bond because they consider him a flight risk.
4. Baldwin County baseball and softball wrap-up: Spring break (gulfcoastmedia.com) — Daphne baseball and softball teams are in the thick of playoff races, with the Trojans clinching a postseason spot and local rivals like Fairhope and Orange Beach also securing titles. The article highlights standout performances from Daphne’s Colin Watson and Ryan Parent, plus other Baldwin County athletes, as spring sports head into their final stretch. It’s a strong snapshot of where Daphne teams stand right now.
5. Amtrak's Mardi Gras rail service reaches 100,000 passengers (fox10tv.com) — Two Daphne residents are among the many locals riding Amtrak’s revived Mardi Gras service between Mobile and New Orleans, which has already carried 100,000 passengers. The popular route, back after a 20-year break, may soon add more cars and a permanent Mobile depot as ridership continues to grow.
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Potluck Lunch
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Theatre 98 , 350 Morphy Avenue , Fairhope
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Spring Court Middle School Dance
Spanish Fort Middle School , Unnamed Road , Spanish Fort
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Qigong Classes
Historic Blakeley State Park , 34745 AL-225 , Spanish Fort
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2026 Free Fairhope Walking Tours
Fairhope Welcome Center , 20 N. Section Street , Fairhope
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Hound Dog Music Fest 2026
Live at Five Concert Series , 450 Fairhope Ave , Fairhope
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Comedy, Magic & Impressions! Brandon Styles VARIETY SHOW
Brandon Styles Theater , 1501 South OWA Blvd. , Foley
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2026 Manion WOD - South Alabama Chapter
Loxley Municipal Park , N Hickory St , Loxley
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Preschool Storytime
Loxley Public Library , 1001 E , 1001 Loxley Ave , Loxley
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Member Social - Vinyl Plank 4 Less, Spanish Fort
Vinyl Plank 4 Less , 33112 US-31 , Spanish Fort
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Lin Wise Memories Show
Bill-es Small Batch Bacon Restaurant , 19992 Al- 181 Suite A , Fairhope
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