Coldwell Banker Elite

10/28/2026

🏡 Help us give a warm welcome to Christina Fumbanks, the newest member of Coldwell Banker Elite! 💙

For Christina, home has always meant more than four walls and a roof. Growing up in a big family taught her that the most meaningful moments in life often happen right at home.

With over 10 years of customer service experience, Christina brings a people-first approach to real estate, built on genuine connections, thoughtful guidance, and a passion for helping others.

Whether her clients are purchasing their first home, making room for a growing family, or starting an exciting new chapter, Christina is committed to making every step feel a little easier and a lot more personal.

We’re excited to have her passion, dedication, and heart for helping others on our team!

Join us in welcoming Christina to the Coldwell Banker Elite family! 💙

🌐 www.coldwellbankerelite.com

10/22/2026

Getting your real estate license is one thing. Feeling confident enough to use it? That’s another.

Starting a career in real estate comes with a lot of questions. What do you do first? How do you find clients? What happens when you get your first contract? And who do you turn to when you need help?

That’s why onboarding at Coldwell Banker Elite is about more than checking boxes and getting access to tools.

It’s about giving agents the education, guidance, and hands-on support they need to turn what they’ve learned into real world confidence.

For this agent, that foundation made a difference. 💙

Because the goal isn’t just to help agents get started. It’s to help them feel prepared for what comes next.

Your first 90 days should build confidence, not confusion.

Curious what onboarding looks like at CBE? DM us GROW or visit coldwellbankerelite.com/careers.

10/20/2026

🏡 7 homes. One afternoon. Your next chapter could start in Colonial Beach! 🌊

What if your Saturday plans included touring beautiful homes, enjoying some food, AND having a chance to win a prize? 👀

This Saturday, October 24th, we’re opening the doors to SEVEN homes throughout Colonial Beach, VA, and you’re invited!

From charming coastal cottages to spacious homes with room to grow, there’s something worth exploring around every corner.

And we’re making a day of it with food, prize drawings, and plenty of opportunities to discover what makes Colonial Beach such a special place to call home! 🎉

📍 COLONIAL BEACH OPEN HOUSE TOUR
📅 Saturday, October 24th
⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM

Your tour stops:

🏠 203 Forest Ave
🏠 221 Madison St
🏠 518 Marshall Ave
🏠 117 2nd St
🏠 119 Dandridge Ln
🏠 126 4th St
🏠 700 Taggart St

The best part? There’s no set route and no pressure. Visit one home or explore all seven! Just pick your favorites, stop by, and enjoy the afternoon.

Whether you’re actively house hunting, considering a move, or simply curious about life along the Potomac River, we’d love to see you!

A special thank you to Nick Bohn and his team at Movement Mortgage for helping make this event possible!

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👇 Which home are you stopping at first?

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10/16/2026

Mortgage rates may be higher, but that doesn’t mean buyers are out of options. 🏡

One strategy worth understanding right now? A permanent rate buydown.

Instead of temporarily lowering your rate for the first few years, a permanent buydown uses points at closing to reduce your interest rate for the life of the loan.

And here’s where it gets interesting: in the right situation, a buyer may be able to negotiate for the seller or builder to help cover that cost through concessions.

That could mean:
→ A lower interest rate
→ A lower monthly payment
→ Savings that continue beyond the first few years

The key is knowing how to structure the offer—and having the right real estate and lending professionals helping you look at the full picture.

Learn more about how permanent rate buydowns work and why they’re getting attention in today’s market 👇

Currently, 30-year mortgage rates are in the mid-7s* and it is affecting homebuyers monthly payments and overall affordability. But some are finding a way around it without waiting for rates to drop. The strategy uses something called a rate...

10/15/2026

Fredericksburg, we love you… but some of these are a little TOO accurate. 🎃😂 Did we nail yours or do we owe your neighborhood an apology?

If our neighborhoods showed up to a Halloween party, you already KNOW Downtown Fredericksburg would be dramatically overdressed, Lee’s Hill would somehow arrive in a golf cart, and Fawn Lake would have a costume that required a reservation.

And College Heights? Definitely judging everyone’s costume choices. 👀

We gave 7 local neighborhoods their Halloween alter egos, and now we need to know…

👇 Drop your neighborhood in the comments and tell us what costume it SHOULD have been.

And if we left yours out, tell us which neighborhood deserves Part 2!

Because around here, every neighborhood has a personality. And knowing the difference? That’s what makes local expertise matter. 💙