“Mortgage rates stalled, housing inventory surging, and AI taking over lead follow-up—sounds like a market meltdown, right?” This week, we dive deep into the Texas housing market and reveal the must-use AI lead conversion tool every Realtor needs. Consider this episode your playbook for navigating 2025’s unpredictable real estate landscape.

AI Lead Conversion Tools are revolutionizing how Realtors operate—and this episode shows you exactly how.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why mortgage rates are holding steady in June 2025 and what that means for buyers and sellers
• The latest Texas and DFW housing market updates: soaring inventory, seller trends, and shifting buyer power
• A segment called Mike’s Mind where we unpack wild headlines—from corporate landlords and AI surveillance to quantum breakthroughs and gold surges
• A deep dive into Structurely, the AI chat assistant that’s helping agents engage leads 50–60% more and schedule more appointments
• Practical next steps: how to sharpen your strategy, boost conversions, and get ahead in today’s competitive market

This episode is essential for Realtors, brokers, and real estate pros who want real numbers, cutting-edge tech insights, and actionable strategies—all in one place.

1. Mortgage Rates Are Surprisingly Steady

Rates remain near 7%, mirroring stable 10-year Treasury yields—explaining this to clients is crucial for maintaining trust.

2. Texas Housing Market Is Stabilizing

After 19 months of rising inventory, markets are balancing—demand is cooling, but price stability remains. This is the signal to adjust seller expectations.

3. Buyer Leverage Is Real—Use It

More choices and longer days on market give buyers negotiating power. Agents can deliver value by emphasizing price cuts, concessions, and strategy over hope.

4. “Mike’s Mind” Highlights Market Chaos

From trigger lead debates to AI surveillance and quantum science—the headlines tell a story of economic complexity that’s shaping real estate trends.

5. Structurely Proves AI Lead Conversion Works

Agents using this tool report 50–60% higher engagement, revived old leads, and more appointments. In a slow market, this is the tech edge you need.

• 🎧 Podcast Website: https://www.thetexasrealestateandfinancepodcast.com
• 🔗 Mike Mills' Linktree (contact info & socials): https://linktr.ee/mikemillsmortgage
• 📈 Mortgage Rates Source (Mortgage News Daily): https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/mortgage-rates
• 🤖 Structurely – AI Lead Follow-Up Tool: https://www.structurely.com
• 🏛 Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center: https://www.recenter.tamu.edu
• 📊 Housing Stats & Trends (Redfin): https://www.redfin.com/news/
• 📜 Trigger Leads Bill (H.R. 2808): https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2808

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