The real estate industry has lost its mojo… but it’s coming back. In this week’s Motivational Monday with LPT Realty, hosts Robert Palmer (Founder & CEO of LPT Realty) and Matthew Hodge (EVP at LPT Realty) unpack what the Fed’s surprising shift at Jackson Hole really means for agents, mortgage rates, and the housing market heading into 2026. Most headlines are cheering about potential rate cuts, but Robert reveals what bond investors, mortgage markets, and Bloomberg insiders are really saying: if the Fed cuts too soon, inflation fears could drive mortgage rates even higher. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Why the Fed’s new “dovish” stance might hurt mortgage rates.The truth about inflation, interest rates, and what actually moves the housing market. Why the next boom cycle could be faster and bigger than the pandemic surge. What agents must do now to prepare for 2026’s market rebound. How to keep momentum when transaction counts are down. Why printed collateral and real-world influence will win over digital-only marketing.Updates on Fall Con 2025, the three certifications (In-Person Influencer, Price Point Step-Up, AI Advantage), and how they prepare you for the next cycle. 👉 Don’t just survive the market, prepare to dominate the boom. 📌 Register now for Fall Con 2025: aiufallcon.comLearn more at https://www.lpt.com/.  KEY POINTS:  - How the Fed’s pivot to rate cuts could backfire on mortgage rates. - The overlooked bond market signals agents need to watch. - Why 2025 may bring unprecedented momentum in home sales. - How to position yourself for a Q2 rebound and potential Q3/Q4 surge. - Tools & scripts to win listings: 7 Buyer Strategies, 9 Seller Questions, Cash Offer Packs. - Why printed collateral can outperform digital ads in driving calls. - Fall Con 2025: Three certifications to future-proof your business. - The importance of understanding market cycles & economic trends.  - How LPT Realty’s education-first way sets agents up for long-term success. - Why consistency and preparation matter most in today’s down market. QUOTES:  “Keep the momentum. Keep pushing forward. It will get better. Every single bad month we have, we are one month closer to whenever this thing does turn around.” “Prepare for the boom and the bust. And prepare for the bust and the boom. We had certainly understand we are in the bust. At some point, we will have to prepare for the boom.” “The word of the day when it comes to rates, the future of real estate transaction counts: uncertainty.” “If mortgage rates come down dramatically, we are going to see this massive acceleration in transaction... the largest momentum increase in transaction count that I think we've ever seen.” “The focus is education. The focus is on becoming better at our craft. The focus is on honing our skills.” RESOURCES:  Learn from the Best Brokerage Now! @lpt realty