DFW’s 2025 Real Estate Recalibration (Mid-Year Market Report)
Remember the headlines from 2021?
"Bidding wars heat up amid red-hot housing market." Buyers were waiving inspections, offering cash over asking, and still losing out to competing offers. If you were house hunting then, you know exactly what I'm talking about.
Fast forward to mid-2025, and the Dallas-Fort Worth housing market tells a completely different story. We're not in a crash, but we are in what I call a "market recalibration" – and for many buyers and sellers, that's actually great news.Our team wants you to succeed in your real estate journey. Market conditions affect both buyers and sellers differently. As always, our team is committed to providing up-to-date information affecting the local real estate market so that you make the best decisions possible.
The Numbers Tell The Story
As we hit the halfway point of 2025, three key trends are reshaping our local market:
Inventory is back.
We're seeing 38% more listings this year compared to the 10-year historical average. That translates to about 6 months of housing supply – a far cry from the near-zero inventory of 2021-2022. For buyers, especially those relocating to Dallas, this means choice is back on the table.
Time is on your side.
Homes are staying on the market for an average of 30 days now, compared to the single-digit timeframes we saw during the peak frenzy. This gives buyers time to actually tour properties, get inspections, and make informed decisions without the pressure cooker environment of recent years.
Prices have stabilized.
The median home price sits at $440,000 – down 2% from last year but remarkably stable over the past 18 months. We're not seeing the dramatic price swings that made headlines elsewhere. Instead, North Texas is showing the kind of steady, sustainable market that both buyers and sellers can work with.
What This Means for Buyers
If you've been waiting for the right time to buy – particularly if you're relocating to Dallas – this market shift creates real opportunities. You can take time to find the right neighborhood, negotiate inspections, and avoid the bidding war stress that defined recent years.
The increased inventory means you're not settling for "good enough" anymore. Whether you're looking at Plano's family-friendly communities, Frisco's newer developments, or established neighborhoods closer to downtown Dallas, you have options.
What This Means for Sellers
The shift requires a different strategy than 2021's "list it and watch the offers roll in" approach. Homes that are priced right and presented well are still selling – often within the first month – but success now comes from understanding current market conditions rather than relying on the momentum of recent years.
The data shows that timing matters more than ever. Properties selling in their first week on market are still achieving 100% of list price, while those sitting longer face increasing pressure to adjust pricing.
Looking Ahead
This market recalibration isn't a return to 2019, nor is it the unsustainable frenzy of 2021. Instead, we're settling into something more balanced – a market where both buyers and sellers can make informed decisions without the extreme pressure that defined recent years.
