Dallas Housing Market in Autumn: What’s Changing

As we move deeper into the final quarter of 2025, the Dallas real estate market is entering a transitional phase. After months of high gains and tight inventory, some pullbacks are appearing. Home prices are showing early signs of softening, homes are spending more time on market, and supply is beginning to catch up with demand. In this post, we’ll walk through the latest trends, what they mean for buyers and sellers, and how to make strategic moves in this evolving environment.

• Home Price Trends & Corrections

  • Recent reports show that Dallas home values are down ~4.6% year over year.

  • What that means in dollars for typical homebuyers/sellers.

    
    

• Inventory & Days on Market

  • Inventory has expanded, which is giving more choice to buyers.

  • Homes are staying listed longer—more negotiation room.

    
    

• Buyer vs. Seller Leverage

  • In earlier months, sellers held the advantage. Now the balance is shifting.

  • Tips for buyers to take advantage (e.g. contingencies, inspections, negotiation).

  • Tips for sellers to adapt (pricing, staging, flexibility).

    
    

• What to Watch Next

  • Mortgage rate movement.

  • Local job growth, migration, and demand indicators.

  • Seasonal patterns as fall turns to winter.

  
  

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