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🎙️ 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.

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That’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: rakershomegroup.com

Call us at:

Eric Rakers (904) 386-5589

Dane Coussens (904) 838-8275

Bridget Hodges (847) 848-8622

Garrett Allen (904) 860-0415

Got 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.

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This isn’t a crash.
It’s not a bubble.
And it’s not being talked about nearly enough.

In Episode 17 of Real Estate UnRaked, host Eric Rakers is joined by Dane and Garrett to break down what may become the biggest drag on real estate mobility in modern history: the Trapped Homeowner.

Millions of homeowners are locked in place—unable to sell, refinance, or move without financially destroying themselves. With over 85% of U.S. mortgages under 5% and economists signaling that 6.5–7% rates may be the new normal, the math simply doesn’t work anymore. The result? A frozen housing market that looks like low inventory—but is actually locked inventory.

In this episode, we unpack:

• Why 5–6% mortgage rates likely aren’t coming back anytime soon
• How ultra-low interest rates created “titanium handcuffs” for homeowners
• Why the move-up buyer has quietly vanished
• How aging homeowners are staying put and dragging inventory down
• What “zombie inventory” really is—and why it matters
• The psychological standoff between 2022 seller pricing and 2026 buyer reality
• Why the market isn’t crashing… it’s clogging

Then we shift from truth to strategy.

You’ll hear practical, actionable tactics for:

• Buyers navigating a frozen market using leverage, creativity, and timing
• Sellers unlocking mobility without chasing outdated pricing expectations
• Why new construction may be the most liquid and flexible option right now
• How incentives, buydowns, and smart planning beat emotional decisions

This is not a doom-and-gloom episode.
It’s a map through the logjam.

If you’re a buyer, seller, homeowner, or agent trying to understand where the market is headed in 2025–2026, this episode is required listening.

🎧 Subscribe, follow, and don’t forget to check out the full video version on YouTube, plus walkthroughs, education, and short-form content.

📲 Thinking about making a move? Talk to The Rakers Home Group and start planning—because timing the market is a losing strategy.

Support the show

That’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: rakershomegroup.com

Call us at: (904) 906-8381

Got 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.

Send us a text

Episode 16: Rage-Quitting Sellers — Why Listings Are Vanishing & What Nobody’s Saying

Are sellers disappearing from the market… or are they just refusing to play the game anymore?

In this bold episode of Real Estate UnRaked, hosts Eric Rakers, Dane, and Garrett pull back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood trends in today’s housing market: rage-quitting sellers.

Listings aren’t crashing. They aren’t expiring. They’re being pulled — often intentionally — because sellers are emotionally anchored to 2022 pricing while buyers are trapped by today’s affordability reality. What we’re witnessing isn’t a collapse… it’s a standoff.

In Episode 16, we break down:

• Why delistings are surging and what that actually means (hint: it’s not demand disappearing)
• The psychology behind sellers who would rather “wait it out” than adjust price
• Why affordability — not buyer interest — is the real pressure point in today’s market
• How buyers can still win by tracking withdrawn, canceled, and temporarily off-market homes
• And the growing force nobody is talking about enough: Shadow Inventory

Shadow inventory is the collection of homes that aren’t for sale… yet — owners waiting for lower rates, life changes, or a market shift before re-entering. These homes will matter a lot as we head into 2025–2026.

You’ll also hear real-world strategies for:

• Buyers positioning themselves early before competition returns
• Sellers deciding when delisting makes sense — and when it’s just emotional avoidance
• Why staying listed right now can actually be a strategic advantage
• How agents who understand invisible inventory are playing chess while others play checkers

As always, we skip the fluff, ditch the TikTok talking points, and give you real strategy, real psychology, and real market insight.

🎧 Whether you’re buying, selling, or just trying to understand what’s really happening — this episode explains why the market feels stuck… and where the hidden opportunities are.

👉 Subscribe to Real Estate UnRaked, leave a review, and drop your questions — we tackle what everyone else avoids.

🎥 Watch the full video version on YouTube, featuring weekly walkthroughs, market breakdowns, and short-form insights you won’t want to miss.

Support the show

That’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: rakershomegroup.com

Call us at: (904) 906-8381

Got 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.