Buyers’ Market Coming? DFW Housing July 2025 Update

So... inventory’s up 21.8%, days on market are up almost 27%, and price per square foot is—brace yourself—down.

What’s going on in the Dallas-Fort Worth housing market?

If you’re thinking of buying, selling, or just Zillow-stalking homes you can’t afford (we’ve all been there)... I’ve got the data, and I’ll tell you what it actually means.

Now my name is Jennifer Templeton, your Dallas-Fort Worth real estate agent. If you’re looking to understand more about what’s going on in this market, go ahead, click on the links in the description, book a Zoom call, let’s go through the data together, and figure out how this can all affect your personal situation.

Or if you want an instant price assessment of your home in today’s market, go ahead, click on the link for the instant home value tool. And I or someone from the team will reach out to you. 

We’re just going to say hi and ask a couple of questions about what’s going on and how we can help. We’re not expecting you to sell; we’re just here to give you the information needed for you to become an educated homeowner in the DFW area.

Every month, the market drops its little breadcrumb trail of clues.

Some are loud—like 52,199 homes for sale right now.

Some are whisper-quiet—like homes selling for 96.5% of list price.

But all of it, together, tells a very clear story:

The market in DFW is rebalancing. And for the first time in years…

And we’re starting to inch our way into buyer’s market territory. We’re not there just yet, but we can definitely see the line.

Let’s start with the headline:

Inventory. Up 21.8% year over year.

That’s 52,199 homes on the market right now.

That’s not just more homes—that’s more breathing room.

Buyers are no longer having to sprint to an open house and make an offer before finishing their latte.

There’s time.

There are choices.

And for sellers? That means it’s no longer enough to just be listed. You’ve got to be priced right, prepped right, and marketed smart.

Now, prices.

The median sale price is $379,990. That’s up… drumroll… 0.3%.

I know, not flashy.

But that’s the point.

It means the market’s finding its footing.

If you’re a seller, this isn’t the time to overshoot.

If you’re a buyer, it’s a moment to get in while things are relatively calm.

Now here’s a quiet but important shift:

Homes are taking longer to sell.

The median days on market? 33 days.

That’s nearly 27% longer than a year ago.

So what’s that mean?

Buyers aren’t rushing.

They’re shopping.

And sellers—this is your cue to get serious about strategy. Because waiting around and hoping isn’t a strategy.

Price per square foot is down 2.1%.

Now, before you jump to conclusions, this doesn’t mean prices are crashing.

It likely means more inventory, more negotiation, and maybe some buyers finding slightly better deals.

It’s a sign that the pressure cooker has cooled.

And that’s a good thing for long-term sustainability.

Here’s what might surprise you:

Even with all this change, homes are still moving.
We had 11,143 closed sales last month—up 6.3%.

Pending sales? Up 4.4%.

Translation: This isn’t a dead market.

It’s a thoughtful one.

And the buyers who are showing up? They’re qualified, intentional, and they’re moving forward.

We’ve got 5.4 months of inventory now.

That’s up 20%.

Which means we’re inching toward… balance.

Not a seller’s market. Not quite a buyer’s market.

Just… normal.

Sellers have to earn the offer.

Buyers have to be prepared, but not panicked.

Honestly? That’s a good thing.

It makes for better deals, better decisions, and fewer regrets.

Now, let’s talk about the part of the market that doesn’t show up in year-over-year stats—but makes all the difference if you're planning a move right now:

Seasonality.

We are officially entering the back half of the housing calendar.

Historically, May through July is the peak of buyer activity—driven by school timelines and that collective summer optimism.

But once August hits, something changes.

Kids go back to school.

Buyers get distracted, sellers get tired, and the urgency just… deflates a little.

Here’s what usually happens next:

New listings start to slow.

Buyer traffic dips

Negotiation returns—because buyers know there are fewer people competing.

And for the homes that didn’t sell in June or July?
You start seeing price reductions, motivated sellers, and… opportunity.

And of course, all of this plays out against the backdrop of mortgage rates, which are still doing their thing.

Hovering between 6.75% and 7%.

That affects monthly payments.

That affects buyer budgets.

But it doesn’t stop the market.

It just means we all have to be smarter with financing.

If you’re buying right now, don’t let the slower market lull you into thinking you’ve got forever.

Because here’s what’s really happening:

Yes, buyers have more options.

Yes, some homes are sitting longer.

But the ones that are priced right and check the right boxes?

Those are moving—quietly but quickly.

So the goal isn’t to wait.

The goal is to understand the market well enough that you know a good deal when you see it.

Sometimes that means negotiating.

Sometimes that means acting fast.

But either way, this is a season for smart, informed moves—not guesswork.

If you’re selling?

It’s not about panic. It’s about precision.

Price right from the start.

Make your home show-ready.

Be willing to negotiate.

And remember—if your home is compelling, it will sell.

But if it’s just listed? It might linger.

And about those listings that are lingering. Thre’s a surprising story of unsold homes right now.

In June, 6,139 homes came off the market in DFW without selling.

They were either withdrawn, expired, or canceled.

That’s nearly 12% of the total inventory—and yes, that’s a bit of a surprise.

Because these aren’t just the overpriced or the fixer-uppers.

Some of these homes were beautiful… but they didn’t get traction, didn’t get offers, or didn’t make it to the closing table.

So if you’re a seller, this is the moment to ask:

How is my listing really performing?

Because the truth is, buyers are online before they’re anywhere else, and your listing either draws them in… or it doesn’t.

Which is why I built something that I think you’ll find incredibly helpful.

I created a custom GPT that uses Zillow’s own benchmarks to help you evaluate your listing’s performance.

You’ll see how your home stacks up in terms of views, saves, and clicks—and if it’s underperforming, it’ll even give you suggestions on what to tweak.

If you're considering pulling your home off the market, run it through this first.

It could save you a missed opportunity.

So scan the QR code right here on screen, or click the link in the description for the Listing Activity Analyzer.

Plug in your Zillow views, saves, and days on Zillow, and let the tool tell you what’s really going on behind the scenes.

Sometimes all it takes is one smart change to get your home back in play.

So what’s the bottom line?

The DFW market isn’t hot. It isn’t cold.

It’s just… human.

It’s people moving for jobs, for families, for life.

And whether you’re buying or selling, the best decisions come from being informed—not impulsive.

And if you want a quick and instant analysis of what the pricing on your home would look like in today’s market, this is a really cool tool.

Go ahead and scan this QR code or click on the home value tool link in the description. You'll go through the prompts and get a price right away. Then one of my teammates or I will reach out, and we’re going to say hello and ask what you think of the value and see how we can help. 

Do you need to get connected with a mortgage broker or any sort of information about what’s going on in the real estate market? 

Are you looking to move in the next five years? Whatever.

We’re not expecting that everyone is ready to list their property right away, but we want to provide this value for you for those who are interested in figuring out what you could list your home for in todays market, how much equity you have and maybe, just planning some next steps for the next year, two or three.

The market’s evolving—and smart buyers and sellers are evolving with it.

If you’re ready to make your move, let’s chat.