The headlines say layoffs.

National Association of Realtors is forecasting a 14% surge in home sales in 2026—and almost no one is connecting the dots.

In this episode, we break down the single most misunderstood economic force shaping real estate right now: the Jevons Paradox.

When efficiency increases, demand doesn’t shrink—it explodes. And that shift is already showing up across housing, labor, and transaction volume.

While many are predicting disruption, the reality is this:

We cover:

88% of buyers and 91% of sellers still use an agent. That hasn’t changed—and there’s a reason.

The market isn’t collapsing.

And the agents who adapt now will be the ones running the market by 2030.