The Blue Button Broadcast

The bond market has heard "the war is pretty much over" about thirty-seven times now, and honestly, it's stopped flinching. David Wickert and Tim Holdmann open the show by unpacking why headlines move the market less than they used to, and why homebuyers aren't sitting around waiting for a treaty to get signed. Then they dig into the June surge. School's out, summer's the busiest stretch in real estate, and the calls are pouring in: appraisal gap coverage, inspection contingencies, how fast w...

Why You Should Hope for Higher Mortgage Rates (Yes, Really!) In this eye-opening episode, David Wickert and Tim Holdmann flip conventional home-buying wisdom on its head. They explain why waiting for lower rates might actually cost you more—and why shopping when rates are higher could be your smartest move. The hosts break down a crucial insight: your monthly payment goal stays the same regardless of rates. When rates drop, you’re not the only one celebrating—every other buyer jumps off the ...

This week on The Accunet Mortgage and Realty Show, David Wickert and Tim Holdmann cut through the noise of mortgage rate marketing to reveal what really matters when financing your home. The hosts explore why homeowners with sub-3% rates are moving anyway—spoiler: real life overrides the spreadsheets. Through client stories, they demonstrate how family needs, space requirements, and happiness consistently outweigh rate considerations for successful homebuyers. The episode’s standout moment ...

Join Brian and David Wickert for another information-packed edition of the Accunet Mortgage and Realty Show as they explore the surprising reality of Wisconsin’s red-hot real estate markets. Kenosha takes the #1 spot nationally for hottest market, with multiple Wisconsin cities dominating the top 20 - but what’s really driving all that online traffic? The team dives deep into the hidden credit score killers that can derail your refinance dreams. From mysterious collections to seemingly innoc...

# Milwaukee Housing Market Heats Up: Top 10 Nationally for 2026 Brian and David Wickert kick off 2026 with exciting news: Milwaukee metro area ranks #8 among the nation’s hottest housing markets according to Realtor.com. The four-county region is projected to see a 7% median price increase, pushing homes toward $391,000 by year’s end—great news for current homeowners, but a reminder that prices aren’t dropping anytime soon. Even more impressive? Six Wisconsin markets landed in November’s to...

The Accunet Mortgage and Realty Show – December 7, 2025 Episode Join Brian Wickert and David Wickert as they break down what homebuyers and homeowners need to know heading into the Fed's December meeting. With predictions pointing toward another quarter-point cut, the Wickerts explain why waiting for the Fed to act has historically been the wrong strategy—mortgage rates tend to dip before meetings, not after. David shares real-world solutions for clients looking to tap home equity without sac...