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 sacrificing their low existing rates, including a creative second mortgage strategy that saved one Milwaukee-area family significant money while accessing half a million dollars in trapped equity. The blended rate approach proves that sometimes two loans beat one.

Brian reviews November's Milwaukee metro real estate numbers, revealing a surprising 10% drop in new listings compared to last year, plus insights on seasonal market patterns as buyers gear up for the new year. With mortgage rates already hitting major economists' 2026 predictions now, the message is clear: buyers have officially run out of excuses to wait. The future is here, and it's time to get in the starting blocks for 2026.