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10/23/2026

President Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at lowering the cost of owning a home.

Mortgage insurance: The order directs the Federal Housing Finance Agency to set up a pilot in which Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac regularly check home values, identify borrowers who appear to have enough equity to drop their mortgage insurance, and notify them. It also calls for cutting paperwork and appraisal hurdles. The pilot covers mortgages made after it launches.

VA and USDA: The Agriculture and Veterans Affairs secretaries are told to lower interest rates on home loans their departments make directly.

Refinancing: An existing pilot that lets some refinances skip a lender's title insurance would become a permanent nationwide program, with savings passed on to borrowers.

The order also creates a task force to make factory-built homes cheaper.

Sources: White House executive order and fact sheet (Oct 22).

Would this help you buy a home?

10/22/2026

🏡 MORTGAGE RATE UPDATE: A LITTLE RELIEF FOR HOME BUYERS! 🇺🇸

There’s been a small shift in mortgage rates this week, and if buying a home has been on your mind, here’s what you should know! 👇

📉 According to Freddie Mac, as of October 22, 2026:

🔹 30-year fixed mortgage: 7.32%, down from 7.40% last week.

🔹 15-year fixed mortgage: 6.68%, down from 6.71% last week.

That’s a modest decrease, but it’s worth paying attention to! Rates had been trending upward, so even a small move can make a difference for some buyers.

🏡 What does this mean for you?

✔️ If you’re thinking about buying, it may be a good time to revisit your budget and explore your options with a lender.

✔️ If you’re waiting for rates to drop, remember that nobody can predict exactly where they’ll go next.

✔️ If you’re already a homeowner, refinancing may be worth exploring depending on your current rate, loan balance, and closing costs.

My advice? Don’t base your entire home-buying decision on interest rates alone. Your budget, lifestyle, plans, and overall financial comfort matter just as much.

If you’re in the Raleigh, Apex, Cary, Holly Springs, or greater Triangle area and have questions about navigating today’s housing market, I’m happy to help you understand your options. 🏠

No pressure. Just real information to help you make informed decisions!

📩 Send me a message anytime.

Mia Barnes | REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Advantage

Source: Freddie Mac, Primary Mortgage Market Survey, October 22, 2026. National averages are for reference only; actual rates vary by borrower, loan type, credit profile, down payment, and lender.

☀️ LET’S TALK MORNING ROUTINES! ☕️😂I have a random question for everyone this morning…When you wake up, what is the actu...
10/22/2026

☀️ LET’S TALK MORNING ROUTINES! ☕️😂

I have a random question for everyone this morning…

When you wake up, what is the actual order of events? 😂

Do you get up and go straight to the bathroom? Make coffee first? Grab your phone and scroll for 20 minutes? Let the dog out? Or just lie there questioning whether it’s really time to be awake? 🤣

And once you’re up… do you drink your coffee sitting down in peace, or are you already running around doing 17 different things before 8 a.m.?

I’m genuinely curious because I feel like everyone has their own little morning routine, and we probably don’t even realize how automatic it is!

👇 Tell me your morning routine, step by step. No judgment here! 😂☕️

REAL TALK. ❤️ Let’s be honest about 2026.Has anyone else felt like 2026 has been one incredibly difficult year?Personall...
10/20/2026

REAL TALK. ❤️ Let’s be honest about 2026.

Has anyone else felt like 2026 has been one incredibly difficult year?

Personally, this year has been tough. And from conversations with friends, colleagues, acquaintances, and even complete strangers, I’m realizing that so many people are going through their own struggles behind the scenes.

Whether it’s work, finances, family, relationships, health, unexpected life changes, or simply trying to keep your head above water… it seems like a lot of people are carrying more than they let on.

And honestly? I think 2026 is a year many of us would happily flush away and start fresh. 😅

But there’s something powerful about being honest. About admitting that things haven’t been easy. About realizing that even the people who seem to have it all together may be fighting battles we know nothing about.

We don’t always need to pretend everything is perfect. Sometimes, we just need a little understanding, a little kindness, and the reminder that we’re not alone.

So, if 2026 has been hard on you, too, I hope you give yourself some grace. You’ve made it this far, and that counts for something.

Here’s hoping 2027 brings a fresh start, more peace, better opportunities, good health, financial stability, genuine connections, and happier days for each and every one of us. ❤️

May the things that have weighed us down this year become a little lighter, and may the year ahead bring us more reasons to smile.

Can we normalize being honest when life is hard, instead of always pretending everything is fine?

If you’ve felt this way about 2026, you’re definitely not alone. ❤️

🍂 YOUR TRIANGLE FALL BUCKET LIST! 🍁Raleigh, Cary, Apex & Durham — there’s so much more to explore around here than you m...
10/19/2026

🍂 YOUR TRIANGLE FALL BUCKET LIST! 🍁

Raleigh, Cary, Apex & Durham — there’s so much more to explore around here than you might think! ❤️

If you're looking for something fun to do over the next few weeks, save this list! 👇

🎃 PUMPKIN FLOTILLA — Cary
📅 October 23
Watch glowing pumpkins float across the water at Bond Park. A fun, fall evening!

🐟 POKEFEST — Apex
📅 October 24
A community event to add to your weekend plans. Check the official event listing for details.

🛍️ HOLIDAY MARKETS & LOCAL SHOPPING
November is almost here! Start looking for local makers, unique gifts, and small businesses to support.

🏮 NORTH CAROLINA CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL — Cary
📅 Opens November 21
Get ready for a spectacular holiday-season display of colorful illuminated lanterns at Koka Booth Amphitheatre.

🎄 RALEIGH CHRISTMAS PARADE
📅 November 21
A beloved local tradition to put on your calendar!

✨ Now I want to hear from YOU!

👇 Which would you pick?
🎃 Pumpkin Flotilla
🐟 PokeFest
🏮 Lantern Festival
🎄 Christmas Parade

Drop your pick in the comments — and tag someone you'd take with you! ❤️

I love sharing ways to enjoy everything our Triangle communities have to offer. Follow along for more local events, hidden gems, community highlights, and real estate tips!

— Mia Barnes, REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Advantage



Event dates and details can change. Check the organizer's official listing before heading out.

🏡 PRICE REDUCED in Fuquay-Varina! 🎉A little more room in your budget, a spacious backyard, and a home ready for its next...
10/19/2026

🏡 PRICE REDUCED in Fuquay-Varina! 🎉

A little more room in your budget, a spacious backyard, and a home ready for its next chapter!

✨ NEW PRICE: $322,000 — reduced from $328,000!

📍 128 Blairwood Drive, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

This charming, single-level ranch offers:

🛏️ 3 bedrooms | 🛁 2 full bathrooms
📐 1,360 sq. ft.
🌳 Generous 0.67-acre lot
🔥 Two-sided fireplace
🍽️ Updated kitchen with 2025 appliances
🌿 Screened porch, sun deck & fully fenced backyard
🚗 Attached 2-car garage plus extra parking

And there’s even more peace of mind with a 2024 roof and 2026 HVAC!

Whether you're looking for one-level living, room to enjoy the outdoors, or a place to make your own, this home is worth a closer look.

💰 Now $322,000 — that's $6,000 in price savings!

📲 Want more information or to schedule a private showing? Send me a message!

Mia Barnes, REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Advantage
📞 706-421-3399

Listed by Martha Hay, Coldwell Banker Advantage.

☀️ Can we put in a request for a SUNNY, 70-degree market day this Saturday, please?! 😅🤞Who else is ready for a little ou...
10/16/2026

☀️ Can we put in a request for a SUNNY, 70-degree market day this Saturday, please?! 😅🤞

Who else is ready for a little outdoor shopping, local finds, and supporting some amazing small businesses? 🛍️❤️

The Fenton Makers Market in Cary is happening this Saturday from 11 AM – 4 PM, and it’s the perfect excuse to get out, stroll around, and discover something unique!

✨ Shop local makers and artisans
🎁 Find one-of-a-kind gifts and goodies
☕ Enjoy the Fenton atmosphere
❤️ Support the small businesses that make our community special

Now all we need is for Mother Nature to cooperate! 🌤️😂

📍 The Fenton | Cary, NC
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tag your shopping buddy below! 👇 Who’s coming with me? 🛍️💛

Information Provided to you By Mia Barnes
Coldwell Banker Advantage - Apex


North Carolina’s Official Migration Report
10/15/2026

North Carolina’s Official Migration Report

Get your FREE Military Relocation & PCS Moving Guide!Whether you’re preparing for a PCS or planning your next move, this...
10/14/2026

Get your FREE Military Relocation & PCS Moving Guide!

Whether you’re preparing for a PCS or planning your next move, this guide is packed with helpful information from a military spouse of 20+ years and a real estate professional.

📩 Want your free copy?

Simply comment “MILGUIDE” below or send me a private message to get your guide!

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