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Challenges in Iowa's housing market

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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

What the spike in mortgage rates means for buyers, sellers and low-income Iowans.

Over the last two years, the housing market has consisted of happy sellers and frustrated buyers, but a spike in mortgage rates presents a new shift. Ben Kieffer unpacks the current condition of housing this hour with Bryon Menke, president of Iowa Association of realtors, and jobs and economy reporter Tyler Jett.

Later in the hour, Anne Bacon of IMPACT and Bridgett Robinson of the Neighborhood Finance Corporation join to discuss how low-income Iowans are affected in the housing market and provide tips for people looking to buy and sell properties.

Guests

Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Natalie Dunlap is an award-winning digital producer and writer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa. Since 2024, Dunlap has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's digital audience.