Accunet Mortgage & Realty Show 3-29-26

In this week’s episode of the Accunet Mortgage and Realty Podcast, Brian Wickert and Tim Holdmann dig into a buzzy CNBC headline claiming the Iran war could “crush” the US housing recovery — and explain why the reality is far less dramatic. They break down what rising energy costs and slightly higher mortgage rates actually mean for your monthly payment (spoiler: it’s about the cost of a tank of gas), and why serious home shoppers should view this moment as an opportunity, not a reason to wait.Tim walks through the lender-paid one-year temporary rate buydown — a powerful tool that lets buyers lock in a lower effective payment without paying thousands in upfront points, buying time for rates to settle back down. They also share Zillow’s latest home value forecasts for Wisconsin metro areas, with some markets projecting healthy appreciation and others leading the state.Finally, Tim shares a real-world case study of collaborating with a buyer’s agent to craft a competitive offer for an elderly client navigating a home sale contingency, condo purchase, and fixed income — proof that creative problem-solving beats a one-size-fits-all approach. If you’re buying, refinancing, or just watching the market, this episode is worth your time.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​