
New Survey Says 62% of Agents Expect More Transactions over the Next 12 Months
Zillow’s Q1 2026 Agent Sentiment Survey shows agent optimism rebounding sharply, with 51% expecting more transactions in the next 30 days.

Zillow’s Q1 2026 Agent Sentiment Survey shows agent optimism rebounding sharply, with 51% expecting more transactions in the next 30 days.

NAR’s Dr. Lawrence Yun cuts his 2026 housing forecast, slashing projected existing-home sales growth from 14% to 4% as rising rates and inflation hit demand.

Ryan Serhant calls today “nobody’s market” and shares how industry pros can lead with clarity as mortgage rates stabilize and luxury deals surge.

NAR’s latest forecast shows a 14% rise in 2026 home sales, 4% price growth, and mortgage rates easing to 6% as demand builds into next year.

Powell’s Jackson Hole speech signaled a September rate cut, with mortgage rates expected to dip toward 6.5%, but future data could shift the outlook.

Discover NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun’s 2025 housing market predictions, including projected increases in home sales, modest home price growth, and stabilized mortgage rates.