The Housing Crisis Explained starts right now—discover why crushing home prices and soaring national debt are sidelining buyers, even if rates dip. Realtors and mortgage pros, this episode is your front-row guide to understanding today’s real estate affordability meltdown.
📌 Episode Summary
In this powerful breakdown, Mike Mills reveals the real culprits behind declining home affordability in 2025—hint: it’s not just mortgage rates. You’ll learn how high prices, ballooning debt, and Treasury yields are squeezing buyers, especially first-time homeowners. Packed with sharp Texas market updates, real-world math, and AI tools to work smarter, this is essential listening for any serious real estate professional.
🔑 Key Takeaways
Unlock Affordability’s True Cost – Learn why a $50K price drop impacts monthly payments more than a rate cut.
Master Mortgage Rate Mechanics – Discover how $36T in U.S. debt fuels high Treasury yields and keeps rates elevated.
Essential Texas Market Snapshot – See how Dallas, Austin & San Antonio are balancing out—but still grappling with sky-high prices.
Boost Efficiency with AI Agents – Start automating follow-ups and workflows using no-code AI solutions like Zapier + ChatGPT.
⏱️ Jump to the Good Stuff
00:00 – Market Chaos & Crypto vs Real Estate
03:05 – Why Mortgage Rates Aren’t the Real Culprit
06:10 – Affordability Crunched by Price & Debt
09:15 – Texas Housing Market Breakdown
12:20 – First-Time Buyer Collapse & Demographic Shift
15:30 – Mike’s Mind: Headlines Worth a Shred
18:45 – AI Agents for Real Estate Pros
20:00 – Final Insights & How to Win
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