Ep.18 “2026 Is Coming Fast: What Buyers & Sellers NEED To Do Now Before The Market Leaves You Behind”

Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Real Estate UnRaked — Episode 18 This one is BIG. In this episode, Eric and the crew take a brutally honest look at where the housing market is heading between now and 2026, and what buyers, sellers, and homeowners MUST start doing right now so they don’t get crushed by rising costs, shifting demand, changing lending, and a totally different real estate landscape.No sugarcoating. No headline hype. Just real talk, real strategy, and real guidance from agents who are in the trenches every single day.🏡 In This Episode We Break Down: • Why the next 18–24 months will create CLEAR winners and obvious losers • How today’s choices will impact your financial future in 2026 • Whether buyers should wait or buy now — and the real numbers behind it • What homeowners need to fix, plan, and position NOW to win later • Why “holding and hoping” may be the most dangerous strategy of all • How inventory, rates, insurance, affordability, and migration trends will shape the market • Our fan-favorite segment: “Overpriced… or Justified?” (Yes… it’s hilarious 🤣)Whether you’re thinking about buying, selling, refinancing, investing, or just trying to understand what’s actually happening… this episode gives you a roadmap and a reality check at the same time.Grab your coffee… or something stronger… and let’s UnRake it. 💥If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, share with a friend, and reach out if you need real help navigating this market.📞 Need guidance or thinking about making a move? Contact The Rakers Home Group — powered by United Real Estate Gallery. We’re here to help you win, not guess.Support the showThat’s it for this episode of Real Estate UnRaked, where we take the mystery—and sometimes the madness—out of today’s housing market.If you enjoyed the show, follow and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts—Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube—and don’t forget to leave us a review. Your feedback helps more people across Northeast Florida discover the truth behind real-estate headlines.For more tips, insights, and community spotlights, connect with The Rakers Home Group on: 📱 Facebook & Instagram: @RakersHomeGroup 🌐 Website: www.rakershomegroup.comCall us at: Eric Rakers (904) 386-5589Dane Coussens (904) 838-8275Bridget Hodges (847) 848-8622Jaycee Crawford  (904) 250-8795Got a question, story, or topic you’d like us to cover next? Drop us a message—we’d love to feature your ideas in a future episode.And remember… whether you’re buying, selling, or just exploring, get the Home Team Advantage with The Rakers Home Group.*The soundbites & Music used in this podcast, we do not own the rights to them*