D-FW Home Buyers Remain Cautious Amid Rising Inventory and Longer Selling Times

Home prices show mixed movement as closed sales decline and listings increase across the Metroplex

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The latest reports from the MetroTex Association of Realtors show that the D-FW housing market experienced a decline in median home prices and closed sales in January 2026, even as inventory ticked up and homes spent longer on the market. Prospective buyers remain cautious, with a record share of pending sales falling through nationally and high levels of uncertainty among would-be buyers in the region.

Why it matters

The cooling housing market in D-FW reflects a broader trend of buyer hesitation nationwide, as rising mortgage rates and affordability concerns weigh on demand. However, conditions remain highly localized, with some outlying counties continuing to see price momentum even as the overall market rebalances toward buyers.

The details

In January 2026, the median home price across the Metroplex fell by 2.9% year-over-year to $375,000, while closed sales declined by 5.8%. Inventory ticked up by 3.7%, and homes stayed an average of 109 days on the market, up a week from the start of 2025. The cooling closing activity reflects a broader trend of buyer caution, with a record share of pending home sales falling through nationally and 60% of respondents in a recent Bank of America survey unsure whether now is a good time to buy. While Dallas County saw a 1% increase in median price, Collin County recorded a 5.2% decline, and more outlying counties like Ellis and Rockwall continued to show price momentum.

  • In January 2026, the median home price across the Metroplex fell by 2.9% year-over-year.
  • In January 2026, closed sales declined by 5.8% compared to the previous year.
  • In January 2026, inventory ticked up by 3.7% compared to the previous year.
  • In January 2026, homes stayed an average of 109 days on the market, up a week from the start of 2025.

The players

MetroTex Association of Realtors

The trade association for real estate professionals in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, which provides market data and reports.

Bank of America

A major U.S. bank that offers homebuyer assistance programs, including down payment grants and closing cost assistance, in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

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