The Blue Button Broadcast

Accunet Mortgage & Realty Show 5-23-26

Published: May 24, 2026

Duration: 28:50

This week’s episode covers the surprising disconnect between mortgage rates and buyer motivation. David Wickert and Tim Holdmann open by noting that despite rates sitting near recent highs and only “whisperings of peace” in the Middle East, Accunet clients flooded their inboxes this week with accepted offers. The takeaway: people buy homes when they’re ready to, headlines be damned.

The hosts dig into why closing speed matters more to sellers than buyers often realize, and they demystify “skipping” your first mortgage payment, explaining how interest paid in arrears can mean weeks before payments begin.

Two real...