Real REMAX Group’s Monthly Agent Survey: Higher Mortgage Rates Weigh on Housing Demand and 2027 Outlook
Financial Post ·
Two-thirds of agents report buyers delaying home searches, while 65% say mortgage rates must fall below 6% to meaningfully stimulate demand MIAMI — Real REMAX Group (NASDAQ: REAX), a leading technology-enabled global real estate platform, today released results from its September 2026 Agent Survey, highlighting the impact of higher mortgage rates on buyer and seller […]
MIAMI -- Real REMAX Group (NASDAQ: REAX), a leading technology-enabled global real estate platform, today released results from its September 2026 Agent Survey, highlighting the impact of higher mortgage rates on buyer and seller behavior and expectations for the housing market heading into 2027. The findings point to a housing market where buyers have more negotiating leverage, but higher borrowing costs continue to constrain purchasing power and transaction activity. Both the share of agents reporting buyer-favorable market conditions and those identifying affordability as the biggest challenge for buyers reached their highest levels since the survey began in January 2025. Read More