Every month we read the newest published housing data for Dallas–Fort Worth and pull out what matters for homeowners. This update uses Realtor.com's September 2026 report and the MetroTex Association of REALTORS® report for August 2026, the most recent months available when it was written.
Inventory: DFW is moving the opposite way from the U.S.
According to Realtor.com, the Dallas–Fort Worth metro had 29,364 active listings in September 2026, down 2.3% from a year earlier. Nationally, active listings rose 5.4% over the same period. New listings in DFW were down 2.4% year over year, compared with a 0.7% dip nationally, so fewer owners are putting homes on the market here than in much of the country.
MetroTex data points the same way. In August 2026 the association counted 34,191 active listings, down 5.7% from August 2025, and 4.4 months of inventory, down from 4.7 months a year earlier (DFW Agent Magazine). Months of inventory estimates how long it would take to sell every listed home at the current pace of sales. Around six months is commonly treated as a balanced market, so DFW is below that line but has not swung to an extreme.
Prices: holding close to last year
| Measure | DFW | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Median list price (Sept. 2026) | $422,495, down 0.6% YoY | $419,250, down 1.4% YoY |
| Median days on market (Sept. 2026) | 62 days, down 1.6% YoY | 61 days |
| Listings with a price cut (Sept. 2026) | 27.5%, roughly flat YoY | 20.8% |
| Median closed price (Aug. 2026, MetroTex) | $389,000, up 0.7% YoY | – |
| Closed sales (Aug. 2026, MetroTex) | 7,760, down 5.5% YoY | – |
Sources: Realtor.com September 2026 Dallas–Fort Worth report; MetroTex August 2026 housing report via DFW Agent Magazine.
What this means if you are thinking about selling
1. Less competition is not the same as a pricing cushion
Fewer competing listings can bring more buyer attention to each home. At the same time, 27.5% of DFW listings reduced their price in September, a higher share than the national 20.8%. Homes that start above what recent sales support often end up chasing the market. A comparative market analysis (CMA) based on recent closed sales near you is the best starting point.
2. Expect a normal marketing window
Median time on market was about two months in September, and MetroTex reported 90 days on market in August, unchanged from a year earlier. Plan your move, your next purchase and any repairs around that kind of timeline rather than a quick weekend sale.
3. Fewer sales means each comparable matters more
Closed sales were down 5.5% year over year in August. With fewer recent sales to compare against, condition, updates and exact location carry more weight in the price conversation, so prepare your home and your paperwork before you list.
4. Know your disclosures and representation
Texas sellers have disclosure duties, and your agent must give you the Information About Brokerage Services form early in the conversation. Our guide to the Texas IABS form explains how representation works.
Get a pricing plan for your home
Every neighborhood moves a little differently from the metro average. If you would like a CMA and a pricing plan for your home, tell us about your property and Broker Maria Elena Cardoza Flores will follow up. If you are also buying, you can search current DFW listings while you plan.
This article is general market information, not a valuation of any specific home. Market conditions change monthly; numbers above are from the sources and months named.
Frequently asked questions
Is DFW a seller's market in October 2026?
Not by the usual measure. MetroTex reported 4.4 months of inventory in August 2026, below the roughly six months often treated as balanced but not extreme. Inventory is tighter than last year, yet 27.5% of listings still cut their price in September.
How long does it take to sell a house in Dallas–Fort Worth?
Realtor.com reported a median of 62 days on market in September 2026. MetroTex reported 90 days on market in August 2026, unchanged from a year earlier. Your timeline depends on price, condition and location.
Are DFW home prices going down?
Prices were roughly flat. The median list price was $422,495 in September 2026, down 0.6% from a year earlier, and the MetroTex median closed price was $389,000 in August, up 0.7%.
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