Ep.40 “The Iran War Just Shocked the Housing Market… And Most Buyers Aren’t Ready”

Send us Fan MailThe housing market just entered a completely different phase… and most people still don’t understand what’s happening.In Episode #40 of Real Estate UnRaked, the crew breaks down how rising global tensions, inflation fears, oil prices, mortgage rates, and economic uncertainty are directly impacting the real estate market here in Florida and across the country. Everyone keeps asking: Why are mortgage rates still high?  Why does affordability feel worse?  Why are buyers suddenly hesitating?  Why are homes sitting longer?  Is the housing market about to crash? The truth is… global events are now directly tied to your monthly mortgage payment.Eric, Dane, Bridget, and Jaycee dive deep into: 🔥 How war and oil prices affect mortgage rates 🔥 Why buyer psychology is changing rapidly 🔥 Why affordability feels brutal even as prices soften 🔥 The emotional exhaustion buyers are feeling in today’s economy 🔥 Why move-in ready homes are dominating the market 🔥 How inflation, insurance, taxes, and utility costs are changing buying decisions 🔥 Why sellers are finally entering a reality-check market 🔥 The return of negotiation leverage, concessions, and rate buydowns 🔥 Why fear creates some of the BEST real estate opportunities 🔥 The dangerous impact of social media doomscrolling on buyer confidence 🔥 Why waiting for the “perfect crash” could backfire badlyThis episode also breaks down the growing disconnect between seller expectations and today’s cautious buyers — and why presentation, pricing, staging, and strategy matter more than ever in this shifting market. If you’re a: ✔ First-time home buyer ✔ Florida home seller ✔ Real estate investor ✔ Realtor ✔ Homeowner watching rates ✔ Or someone trying to figure out what the hell is happening in the economy right now……this is an episode you need to hear.As always, Real Estate UnRaked brings real conversations, raw opinions, practical market insight, edgy humor, and zero fake guru nonsense.🎧 Subscribe now and join one of Northeast Florida’s fastest-growing real estate podcasts covering: Florida housing market updates  Mortgage rate trends  New construction  Buying and selling strategies  Real estate investing  Economic news  Northeast Florida communities  Housing affordability  Builder incentives  And the REAL stories happening behind the scenes in real estate 📍Serving buyers and sellers throughout Fleming Island, Green Cove Springs, Orange Park, Middleburg, Jacksonville, St. Johns County, and all of Northeast Florida.Hosted by: Eric Rakers, Dane Coussens, Bridget Hodges & Jaycee Crawford of The Rakers Home Group at United Real Estate GallerySupport 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*