DFW Metroplex Housing Market Update – September 2026
DFW Housing Market Update | Reporting Period: Sep 1–Sep 30, 2026 • Data via MetroTex Association of REALTORS® and NTREIS MLS
About this report. This is The Dunnican Team's monthly housing market update for the DFW Metroplex. Every figure comes straight from MetroTex Association of REALTORS® and NTREIS MLS reporting — what homes actually sold for, not estimates or automated valuations — and each one is measured against the same month a year earlier, because a number only means something when you can see what it used to be. Below you'll find the median sale price, closed sales, active inventory, months of supply, and days on market, along with what each of those actually means if you're weighing a move. We publish these every month so you can watch the trend rather than react to a single number. It's the same picture we walk our own clients through, explained the way we'd explain it across the table.
Quick Read
This month's DFW housing market update shows a market that got smaller without changing shape. Closings fell 6.6% and active listings fell 2.2% from last September, so fewer sellers listed and fewer buyers closed, and months of inventory barely moved at 4.5. The median price of $379,990 was down 1.6%, while price per square foot slipped only 0.6%, which points to a shift in the mix of homes that sold more than a broad drop in values.
Key Highlights | DFW Housing Market Update
- Median Price: $379,990 (−1.6% YoY)
- Closed Sales: 7,228 (−6.6% YoY)
- Active Listings: 34,501 (−2.2% YoY)
- Months of Inventory: 4.5 (−0.1 from September 2025)
Market Commentary
PRICES
The DFW Metroplex median sale price was $379,990 in September 2026, down 1.6% from September 2025, which keeps pricing in stable territory. Median price per square foot was $186.37, down 0.6%. When the median falls faster than price per square foot, part of the change usually reflects which homes sold rather than what comparable homes are worth. Homes closed at a median of 93.8% of their original list price. The $300,000–$399,999 range was the most active, at 26.5% of closed sales, followed by $200,000–$299,999 at 21.2%. Statewide, the Texas median was $329,900, unchanged from a year ago, with homes closing at 93.5% of original list price.
SALES ACTIVITY
A total of 7,228 homes closed across the DFW Metroplex in September, down 6.6% from September 2025. It's the second straight month of year-over-year declines after August's 5.5% drop, though both remain within the range of broadly stable activity rather than a sharp pullback. The median home spent 63 days on market before going under contract, one day less than a year ago, and took 32 days from contract to close, unchanged. That's 95 days in total from listing to closing. Texas homes took 69 days to go under contract and 102 days in total.
INVENTORY
Active listings totaled 34,501 in September, down 2.2% from a year ago, which keeps supply roughly steady. Because closings fell faster than listings, this isn't a market tightening in sellers' favor. Fewer sellers listed and fewer buyers closed at the same time. Across Texas, active listings rose 2.8% to 154,788.
MARKET BALANCE
Months of inventory stood at 4.5 in September, compared with 4.6 a year ago. That places the DFW Metroplex in balanced territory, between the 4.0 months that typically favors sellers and the 5.0 months that typically favors buyers. Texas was at 5.5 months, up 0.1, which leans toward buyers statewide. In practical terms, DFW buyers have room to negotiate, and well-priced homes are still selling.
What Sellers Need to Know
- Pricing is holding steady. The median is down 1.6% from last September, and price per square foot is down only 0.6%.
- Plan for a realistic timeline. The median home took 63 days to go under contract and 95 days from listing to closing.
- Homes closed at a median of 93.8% of original list price, so pricing to recent comparable sales from the first day matters more than leaving room to come down.
- At 4.5 months of supply, buyers have choices. Condition and presentation affect how your home competes with the listings around it.
What Buyers Need to Know
- At 4.5 months of supply, the metro is balanced. You have options, but well-priced homes still sell.
- Homes closed at a median of 93.8% of original list price, which reflects price reductions and negotiation along the way.
- The $300,000–$399,999 range is the busiest segment at 26.5% of sales, which also gives you the most comparable sales to judge value against.
- With a median of 63 days to contract, you'll usually have time to compare homes and complete inspections before deciding.
DFW Metroplex Housing Market Outlook: Fall 2026
The DFW Metroplex heads into the fall with slightly less inventory than a year ago and fewer closings, so the balance between buyers and sellers hasn't shifted much. If listing activity eases through the holidays, as it typically does, months of supply may hold near current levels even with slower sales. Mortgage rates moved higher through late September and early October, and if they stay elevated, expect pricing to remain roughly flat and negotiation to stay part of most transactions. If rates ease, buyers who have been waiting could firm up pricing first in the $300,000–$399,999 range, where most of the activity is. Sellers who price to current comparable sales are in a better position than those who list high and plan to reduce.
Trending in Real Estate News
- Housing Market Update: Asking Prices Fall for the First Time Since March (Redfin, October 15, 2026)
National asking prices slipped below last year's level, a record share of sellers cut their price, and Dallas was among the metros with the steepest drop in new listings. - Zillow September 2026 Market Report (Zillow Research, October 6, 2026)
Newly pending sales fell sharply nationwide in September as mortgage rates climbed, while home values stayed close to flat. - Have Mortgage Rates Peaked, or Will We See Even More Chaos? (HousingWire, October 10, 2026)
A look at the bond-market volatility behind this fall's higher mortgage rates, and what it has meant for pending sales and price cuts. - Homebuyers Have More Fresh Options Than They've Had in 4 Years (Redfin, September 3, 2026)
New listings rose nationally while demand stayed flat, though Dallas and Fort Worth were exceptions, with fewer new listings than a year earlier.
Numbers describe a market. They do not describe your home, your street, or your timeline. If you are weighing a move in the DFW Metroplex, Cindy and Cory Dunnican are glad to walk through what this data means for your specific situation — no pressure, no obligation. Get in touch with The Dunnican Team or call 972-679-1789.
Source: Texas REALTORS® Data Relevance Project via MetroTex Association of REALTORS® (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA and Texas; September 2026, with September 2025 comparisons). Underlying data from NTREIS MLS; analysis provided through the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University.
DFW Housing Market FAQs – September 2026
Is it a good time to sell a home in the DFW Metroplex?
It can be, as long as the price reflects current conditions. In September 2026 the metro had 4.5 months of inventory, which is balanced, and the median home took 63 days to go under contract. Homes closed at a median of 93.8% of original list price, so pricing to recent comparable sales from the start matters.
Is it a good time to buy a home in DFW?
Buyers have more room than they would in a tight market. With 4.5 months of supply, 34,501 active listings, and homes closing at a median of 93.8% of original list price, there's time to compare options and negotiate. The median price of $379,990 was down 1.6% from a year ago. Your monthly payment depends heavily on your interest rate, so it's worth talking with a lender early.
How long are homes taking to sell in DFW?
In September 2026, the median home took 63 days to go under contract, one day less than a year earlier, plus 32 days from contract to closing. That's 95 days in total from listing to closing, compared with 102 days statewide.
Are DFW home prices rising or falling?
They're roughly flat. The September 2026 median was $379,990, down 1.6% from September 2025, and median price per square foot was $186.37, down 0.6%. The smaller per-square-foot decline suggests part of the median's drop reflects the mix of homes that sold. Prices vary widely by city and price range, so local comparable sales matter more than the metro figure.
How competitive is the DFW housing market right now?
The DFW Metroplex is balanced. At 4.5 months of inventory, it sits between seller-leaning and buyer-leaning territory. The $300,000–$399,999 range is the busiest, at 26.5% of September's closed sales. Competition tends to be stronger for well-priced, move-in-ready homes and lighter for homes that have been on the market a while.
Have questions about what these numbers mean for your home or your search? Connect with The Dunnican Team. We're glad to walk through your neighborhood and price range.
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