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Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Real Estate Market Update (DFW Metroplex)
Latest Update: May 8, 2025
📊 Key Highlights This Month:
• Inventory up 39.5% across DFW
• Median price down slightly to $400,000
• Homes spending 57 days on market, plus 31 days to close
🏠 Home Prices: Modest Decline
The median home price in the DFW metro area was $400,000 in April 2025 — a 1.2% decrease from the previous year. This softening in prices reflects more balanced conditions as inventory continues to rise and buyers gain negotiating power.
📈 Listings Climb, Sales Dip
Active listings rose to 32,831 — a 39.5% increase year-over-year — while closed sales fell to 8,130 (▼ 4.7%). Months of inventory increased to 4.3, indicating greater buyer flexibility and less urgency in a shifting market.
⏱ Longer Selling Timelines in Spring 2025
Days on Market: 57 (up 9 days from last year)
Days to Close: 31
Total Transaction Time: 88 days (up 8 days YoY)
Additional metrics include a median price per square foot of $196.19 (▼ 2.1% YoY), a median home size of 2,093 sq ft, and a median build year of 2005. The close-to-original list price ratio was 95.7%, suggesting buyers continue to negotiate below asking.
What Sellers Need to Know
- ✅ Inventory is up: 39.5% more homes on the market means more competition for attention.
- ✅ Price pressure: Median price dipped 1.2%, so pricing accurately is more important than ever.
- ✅ Longer timelines: Expect ~88 days from listing to closing — plan ahead for your move.
- ✅ Buyers are negotiating: The average home is selling at 95.7% of its original list price.
- ✅ Presentation is key: Updated homes in great condition are still moving quickly.
What Buyers Need to Know
- ✅ More selection: Active listings are up nearly 40% — more choices and less bidding pressure.
- ✅ Room to negotiate: Homes are selling below list price — ask for closing costs or repairs.
- ✅ Prices are steady to softening: The median dropped slightly YoY, helping with affordability.
- ✅ Take your time: Homes are spending more time on the market — avoid rushing into a deal.
- ✅ Think resale: With the median home built in 2005, focus on updates and long-term value.
Note: The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington statistical market area includes cities in the following counties: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise.
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© 2025 Texas REALTORS® – Data used in this report come from the Texas REALTOR® Data Relevance Project, a partnership among Texas REALTORS® and local REALTOR® associations throughout the state. Analysis provided through a research agreement with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University.
