Brandi Egan's Blog Posts

What Today’s Buyers Really Want: Why the Community Matters as Much as the House

When buyers begin searching for a home, bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage, and price are usually at the top of their list. However, choosing the right home is about more than what’s inside

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Top 5 Reasons to Buy an Investment Property on Alabama's Eastern Shore

Whether you're a first-time investor or looking to grow your real estate portfolio, Alabama's Eastern Shore offers opportunities that continue to attract buyers from across the region.From its

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What’s Happening in Today’s Real Estate Market? Here's What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know

If you've been wondering whether now is a good time to buy or sell a home, you're not alone. It's one of the most common questions we're hearing this summer.The real estate market continues to,

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10 Reasons People Fall in Love with Alabama's Eastern Shore (And It Isn't Just the Water)

There's something about the Eastern Shore that's hard to explain.Maybe it's the sunsets that somehow never look the same twice.Maybe it's the oak trees that seem to have been here forever.Maybe it's

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Why Is Everyone Moving to Baldwin County? Here's What Locals Already Know.

Spend just a few minutes driving around Baldwin County, and you'll notice something...New neighborhoods.New businesses.New restaurants.More families.More "Coming Soon" signs.It's not your.

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What's Happening in the Eastern Shore Real Estate Market? A Local Look at Fairhope, Daphne & Spanish Fort

If you've been scrolling through real estate headlines lately, you've probably seen everything from "It's a buyer's market!" to "Home prices are still climbing!" So what's actually happening here on

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Bayfront Bliss with Beachside Access: The Eastern Shore’s Most Luxurious Advantage

Bayfront Bliss with Beachside Access: The Eastern Shore’s Most Luxurious AdvantageIf the new year has you dreaming bigger — more beauty, more ease, more wow — the Eastern

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Is January the Best Time To Buy a Home?

You may not want to put your homebuying plans into hibernation mode this winter. While a lot of people assume spring is the ideal time to buy a house, new data shows January may

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Why Selling Your House This Winter Gives You an Edge

Spring gets all the attention, but it’s not always the best time to sell a house. Yes, more buyers show up, but so do a lot of other sellers.Winter is different. With fewer homes on the

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This May Be the Best Time To Buy a Brand-New Home

New home construction today is giving buyers something it feels like they haven't gotten much lately: a real shot at both the home they want and the deal they need. More brand-new

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Bayfront Park’s Big Makeover

Bayfront Park’s Big Makeover: What Daphne’s New Waterfront Amphitheater Means for Real Estate & Community Growth  Daphne is in the middle of a major waterfront

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How To Find the Best Deal Possible on a Home Right Now

Want to know how to find the best deal possible in today’s housing market? Here’s the secret. Focus on homes that have been sitting on the market for a while.Because when a

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The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going into 2026

After several years of high mortgage rates and hesitation from buyers, momentum is quietly building beneath the surface of the housing market. Sellers are reappearing. Buyers are re-engaging. And

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The 3 Housing Market Questions Coming Up at Every Gathering This Season

Whether it’s at a family gathering, your company party, or catching up with friends over the holidays, the housing market always finds its way into the conversation.Here are the top three

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Why Buying a Home Still Pays Off in the Long Run

Renting can feel much less expensive and much simpler than buying a home, especially right now. No repairs, no property taxes, no worrying about mortgage rates – you just pay the bill and

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Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets

Today’s Tale of Two Housing MarketsDepending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. The truth is, local markets are starting to move in

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Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think

Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You ThinkCutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth.Last year, homes that

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Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff

Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in

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Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?

If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions. Let’s clear up a few of the most common myths, so you don’t miss

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Buyer Bright Spot: There Are More Homes on the Market

The past few years have been challenging for homebuyers, especially with higher home prices and mortgage rates. And if you’re trying to buy a home, it’s easy to worry you won&rsquo

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First Time Home Buyer Grant!

Baldwin Realtors is proud to offer a grant that provides $1,000 for non-military and $1,500 for military first-time homebuyers upon closing. Interested in what is required in order to qualify for

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Make Your House the Top Thing on Every Buyer’s Wish List This Season

With the holidays right around the corner, homeowners planning to move have a decision to make: sell now or wait? Some may even consider taking their house off the market until next.

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The Majority of Veterans Are Unaware of a Key VA Loan Benefit

For over 79 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans achieve the dream of homeownership. But according to Veterans United, only 3 in 10 Veterans realize they may

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Why Your House Will Shine in Today’s Market

Even though there are more homes available for sale than there were at this time last year, there are still more buyers than there are houses to choose from. So, know that if you’ve got 

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Planning To Sell Your House in 2025? Start Prepping Now

If your goal is to sell your house in 2025, now’s the time to start prepping. Even though it might seem like there’s plenty of time between now and the new year, you should get

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What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025

Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts, especially when it comes to two key factors that directly affect your

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How Long Will It Take To Sell Your House?

As you’re getting ready to sell your house, one of the first questions you’re probably asking is, “how long is this going to take?” And that makes sense&mdash

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