NORTH TEXAS REAL ESTATE
DFW Housing Market Update
This DFW housing market update covers the full Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro for July 2026 — median price, sales, and inventory trends.
In this month's DFW housing market update, the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro's median home price held essentially flat in July 2026 at $399,000, down just 0.3% year over year, while closed sales fell 8.6% to 8,096. Active listings dropped 3.0% to 36,049, and months of inventory eased slightly to 4.7, keeping the metro in balanced territory. Homes averaged 55 days on market and closed at a strong 95.2% of original list price.
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DFW REAL ESTATE
Market Stats
$399,000
Median Sales Price
8,096
Closed Sales
36,049
Active Listings
4.7
Months Inventory
DFW Metro Housing Market Update | Reporting Period: July 1–31, 2026
Key Highlights | DFW Metro Housing Market Update
- Median Price: $399,000 (-0.3% year over year)
- Closed Sales: 8,096 (-8.6% year over year)
- Active Listings: 36,049 (-3.0% year over year)
- Months of Inventory: 4.7 (down from 4.9 last July)
This month's DFW housing market update covers the full Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metropolitan Statistical Area — every county and city in our coverage footprint rolled into one regional picture. At the metro level, pricing has held essentially flat while the pace of sales cooled more noticeably, a pattern that's showing up in varying degrees across the individual North Texas cities we track each month. Some of our submarkets, like Rockwall County cities, are running softer than the metro average on price, while others are holding steadier — which is exactly why we report both the regional number and the local one side by side.
PRICES
Median price across the DFW metro was $399,000, down just 0.3% from July 2025 — close enough to flat to call it stable. Price per square foot moved a similar direction, down 1.1% to $191.24, so the two figures are telling a consistent story: values have essentially plateaued at the metro level.
SALES ACTIVITY
The metro logged 8,096 closed sales in July, down 8.6% from a year ago. At this scale, that's a meaningful regional slowdown in transaction pace rather than statistical noise.
INVENTORY
Active listings fell 3.0% year over year to 36,049. Months of inventory came in at 4.7, down two-tenths of a month from last July, meaning the metro's overall supply-demand balance has actually tightened slightly even with fewer sales.
MARKET BALANCE
At 4.7 months of supply, the DFW metro sits squarely in balanced territory. Days on market averaged 55, one day faster than last July, and homes closed at 95.2% of original list price — one of the stronger close-to-list readings in our coverage area, reflecting the deeper buyer pool a metro-wide market draws compared to any single city.
What Sellers Need to Know
- Regional pricing has held essentially flat — a stable backdrop for setting expectations.
- Homes are averaging 55 days on market, a touch faster than a year ago.
- The metro-wide close-to-list ratio of 95.2% reflects strong buyer demand for well-priced homes.
- Your specific city may be running warmer or cooler than this regional average — local pricing strategy still matters most.
What Buyers Need to Know
- At 4.7 months of supply, the metro overall is balanced — neither side has a dominant edge.
- With 36,049 active listings across the region, there's substantial selection if you're flexible on location.
- Some individual cities within the metro currently favor buyers more than the regional average — worth comparing before you set your search area.
- Price per square foot has eased slightly, a small affordability tailwind across most price bands.
2026 DFW Metro Housing Market Forecast
If inventory continues to hold steady or tighten modestly, expect the DFW metro to remain a balanced market through the rest of the year rather than tip decisively toward either buyers or sellers. Individual North Texas cities will likely continue to diverge from this regional average — some softer, some steadier — so local data will remain the better guide for pricing and offer strategy than the metro figure alone. If mortgage rates ease later in the year, sales volume across the region could pick back up from its current pace, which would be worth watching in the months ahead. Both buyers and sellers should expect this DFW housing market update to keep showing a region in relative equilibrium rather than dramatic swings in either direction.
Trending in Real Estate News
- Realtor.com: National inventory continues climbing even as mortgage rates hover near 6.67%, giving buyers more room to negotiate heading into fall. Read more
- Redfin: Pending home sales edged up slightly in early August after a slow summer, though they remain below last year's pace nationally. Read more
- MetroTex Association of REALTORS®: North Texas inventory growth is starting to slow, with DFW posting modest year-over-year declines in active listings and months of supply — an early sign the region may be stabilizing. Read more
- Zillow: Zillow's latest national forecast calls for roughly flat home price growth over the next year, with Dallas specifically among the metros it expects to see price declines. Read more
Wondering how your specific North Texas city compares to the broader DFW housing market update? The Dunnican Team tracks all 30-plus cities across our coverage area every month. Reach out anytime — we're happy to walk through what these numbers mean where you live.
Source: Texas REALTORS® MarketViewer — NTREIS data via the Texas REALTOR® Data Relevance Project, MetroTex Association of REALTORS® (July 1–31, 2026, compared to July 2025). The Dunnican Team at Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors® | TREC License #0461619 | Designated Broker: Lori Arnold | Equal Housing Opportunity
DFW Metro Housing Market FAQs
Is now a good time to sell a home in the DFW metro?
Regionally, yes for well-priced homes: pricing has held essentially flat and the close-to-list ratio sits at a strong 95.2%. That said, conditions vary by city — check your specific market alongside this metro-wide DFW housing market update before setting a price.
Is now a good time to buy a home in the DFW metro?
The metro overall is balanced, at 4.7 months of supply, with over 36,000 active listings to choose from. Some individual cities within the region currently favor buyers more strongly than this average, so it's worth comparing your target area specifically.
How long are homes sitting on the market across DFW?
The metro average is 55 days on market, one day faster than July 2025. Add the typical 32 days from contract to close, and the full process runs about 87 days regionally.
Are home prices rising or falling across DFW?
Prices are essentially flat. Median price is down just 0.3% year over year to $399,000, and price per square foot moved a similar amount, down 1.1% to $191.24 — a stable regional picture even though individual cities vary more.
How competitive is the DFW housing market right now?
Balanced overall, at 4.7 months of supply — neither a strong buyer's nor seller's market regionally. Closed sales are down 8.6% year over year, showing a real cooldown in pace even as pricing has held steady.
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