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The Blue Button Broadcast
The Accunet Mortgage & Realty Show 8-24-25
This week, Brian and David Wickert dive into the aftermath of the Federal Reserve’s annual Jackson Hole gathering, where Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s carefully measured words sent both bond and equity markets into a “relief rally.” While bond traders celebrated modest policy hints, our hosts remind us that the real question isn’t what rates might do, but whether you can actually win the house you want in today’s competitive market.
The episode features a fascinating case study of two brothers navigating their first home purchase together (yes, you can buy with anyone - siblings, friends, or even strangers!). With a generous gift from dad in their back pocket, they’re wrestling with the classic dilemma: put 20% down or keep some cash for improvements? David shares the strategic thinking behind this decision, especially when shopping in the ultra-competitive $200-300k price range where “nicely done” homes attract more eyeballs than fixer-uppers.
The single family versus condo debate gets thorough treatment, with Brian delivering the hard truth: “There’s no discount to your pocketbook by owning a condo - you’re simply forced to keep up with maintenance.” The hosts break down HOA fees, special assessments, and why sometimes the “invisible” costs of homeownership become very visible in condo living.
For first-time buyers, David shares his “buy the five-year house now” philosophy, challenging the conventional wisdom of starter homes. Why suffer through two moves when you could stretch a bit now and grow into the payment as your income increases?
The show wraps with timely advice about homeowners insurance following the recent flooding in and around Milwaukee, including an innovative idea about keeping a backup sump pump ready to go in the box. Because as the Wickerts remind us, homeownership isn’t just about the mortgage - it’s about signing up for both the pleasure and the pain.
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