Realtor Lillian Thomas with Ashurst Niemeyer

04/01/2026

One of my favorite things we do at Ashurst Niemeyer Real Estate! 🐣💜💓💜🐣

03/06/2026

📉 Mortgage rates just dropped below 6%!

The average 30-year fixed rate is 5.98% this week — the lowest it’s been in over 3 years, according to Freddie Mac.

Lower rates can mean a little more buying power for buyers. If you’ve been thinking about making a move, it might be a good time to check in with a lender and see what your numbers look like! And call your favorite Realtor Lillian Travis, too! Duh. 🤣❤️

02/11/2026

Daphne Stats! ❤️🏡❤️

🏡 DAPHNE ISN’T “HOT” OR “COLD”… it’s SMART. 👀
More homes for sale, steady pace, and buyers who are absolutely not buying without smart research first.😄

Jan 2025 → Jan 2026
🏠 Active listings: 313 → 344
⏳ Avg DOM (closed): 71 → 73
💰 Avg list price (new listings): $413,632 → $461,463
✅ Avg sold price (closed): $425,573 → $414,118

What this means (plain English)
Daphne has more inventory, but the market is still moving at a steady pace (~73 DOM). Sellers are listing higher, but closed prices are slightly down YoY — which usually means buyers are negotiating and passing on overpricing.

🏡 Buyers: options + leverage
✅ More choices means less pressure to overpay
✅ Use sold comps as your anchor (buyers already are)
✅ Negotiate on condition/terms, especially on listings that sit

🏡 Sellers: you can sell… but you must compete
✅ Price precisely (wish-pricing gets ignored)
✅ Prep + photos + curb appeal matter more when buyers can compare
✅ If traction is slow early, adjust fast (first 10–14 days matter)

💼 Investors: stable pace = predictable deals
✅ More inventory = more chances to negotiate terms
✅ Underwrite real costs (insurance, taxes, maintenance, vacancy)
✅ Buy with rentability + resale appeal in mind (buyers are selective)

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📩 Want a break down for your neighborhood/price point into a simple plan? Give us a call 251.928.9265

02/06/2026

Great home available in French Settlement!

02/05/2026

Great location and great place to enjoy tapas and wine, AND watch AML on Friday!! 💜💚💛

The AML Mardi Gras Parade rolls through Daphne Friday night, and the parade passes right in front of Le Bouchon!

It’s going to be cold outside, so come warm up with our parade specials:
🔥 Red Beans & Rice with sausage
🌭 Conecuh Sausage Dogs
🧅 French Onion Dip

We expect a full house — arrive early to grab your spot!
Please note: No reservations for parade night. Seating will be first come, first served.

Bundle up, bring your friends, and let’s kick off Mardi Gras season together! 💜💛💚

02/04/2026

Well I couldn’t help myself, had to jump on this AI bandwagon 😝 My puppies on the left and one of my listings on the right. ❤️

Ashurst Niemeyer Real Estate

01/19/2026

Be Brave ❤️

What will you do? MLK is proof that one brave person can change the world. 🕊️

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. didn’t wait until the world was “ready.” He showed up anyway—again and again—with courage, conviction, and a willingness to be uncomfortable for something bigger than himself.

Here’s a bravery check we can all borrow today:
What can you do to be brave today?
Not “change the world in one day” brave…
one small brave thing that makes life better for someone else.

Try one (10 minutes or less):
✅ Check on an elderly neighbor
✅ Donate coats/blankets you’re not using
✅ Leave a real, thoughtful review for a local nonprofit
✅ Stand up for someone being overlooked
✅ Tell the truth in a hard conversation (with kindness)

Bravery isn’t loud. It’s consistent.
Tag someone who inspires you to be brave. 💛

01/14/2026

Perfect house available in the conveniently located subdivision, French Settlement in Daphne!

01/14/2026

Spanish Fort stats! ❤️🖤❤️

📍Spanish Fort | December Market Snapshot

If you felt like homes took longer to sell and deals got a little more “negotiable”… you’re not imagining things. 😄

Dec 2024 → Dec 2025:
🏠 Active listings: 152 → 170 (up 11.84%)
⏳ Days on Market (closed homes): 53 → 82 (up 54.72%)
💰 Avg list price: $403,723 → $457,280 (up 13.27%)
✅ Avg sold price: $433,685 → $389,129 (down 10.27%)

What this means:
More homes available + homes taking longer to sell + sold prices down = buyers have more leverage and pricing strategy matters more for sellers.

🏡 Buyers: you’ve got options (and time)
With more inventory and longer DOM, you can shop smarter.
✅ Look for price reductions and listings sitting longer
✅ Negotiate repairs/credits (inspection = power tool)
✅ Don’t overpay just because the list price is ambitious

🏡 Sellers: you can’t “set it and forget it”
List prices rose, but sold prices dropped and DOM climbed—so buyers are pushing back.
✅ Price based on recent closed comps, not last spring’s headlines
✅ Make the home feel move-in ready (condition wins)
✅ Strong launch week matters: photos, prep, and a clear plan

💼 Investors: this is where patience pays
A softer sold price + longer DOM can create opportunities—if you run the numbers.
✅ Target properties with longer DOM (better terms)
✅ Stress-test expenses (insurance, maintenance, HOA if applicable)
✅ Focus on cash flow + long-term location value, not hype

📩 Want a quick, local breakdown for your specific plan—buying, selling, or building a rental portfolio in Spanish Fort? Give us a call 251.928.9265
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01/13/2026

When in Foley…this gem of a place is a must! 🤩

Good Evening Gypsy Family! We wanted to give everyone a jump start on our special for tomorrow, our, "Queen Cuban" panini (dijon mustard, swiss cheese, ham and pickles) will be on special tomorrow for $9.99, and comes with pickle, chips and a coke! So plan your Tuesday to hang with us!! Chilly weather equals coffeehouse weather!

01/11/2025

My new listing in Lake Forest is A-mazing!