• Real REMAX Group’s August 2026 agent survey flagged worsening affordability pressure as higher mortgage rates constrained buyer purchasing power.
• Agent Optimism Index fell to 54.3 from 58.9 in July; Transaction Growth Index dropped to 44.6 from 52.5.
• Buyer-leaning conditions persisted, with 46% of agents citing buyer-favorable markets versus 19% seller-favorable.
• Affordability ranked as the top buyer hurdle for 58% of agents, the highest reading in 12 months.
• Homes took longer to sell for 75% of agents; 53% reported higher inventory, with pricing expectations cited as the main drag.

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