Dallas Real Estate Mid-July 2025: What Buyers, Renters & Investors Should Know

🏡 Residential Sales Pulse

• Average home value: $315,056, down 4.6% YoY

• Days to pending: ~27 days—moderate pace

  
  

  Takeaway: Increased inventory gives buyers an upper hand; sellers need edge-worthy curb appeal.

  
  

🏘️ Rental Market Overview

• Overall rent: $2,019 (down ~$76 YoY; MoM down ~$23) across all home types

• Apartment rent: ~$1,417/mo (+0.2% YoY)

• Available rentals: ~3,288 units

  
  

  Takeaway: Renters enjoy price relief and options; landlords must improve listings and amenities to maintain occupancy and rent stability. Zillow Zillow Redfin

  
  

📍 Neighborhood Watch

• Uptown & East Dallas: Premium rent zones; top-tier listings continue to perform

• Far North & Plano-border areas: More affordable, family-focused options

  
  

📈 Investor & Buyer Strategies

• Dallas remains one of the top 5 U.S. investment markets (PwC/ULI), driven by job growth and affordability

• Sale prices down, but overall economic strength and future outlook remain strong

  
  

  Tips:

• Buyers: Negotiate on price or repairs; explore ARM loans or buydowns with current 6–7% rates

• Investors/Landlords: Focus on tenant experience—upgrades, amenities, flexibility Apartments.com apartmentadvisor.com Homeward DFW Investopedia New York Post

  
  

🔑 Final Summary

• Buyers have power and choice

• Renters can find quality, value, and future growth

• Landlords & Investors compete—but DFW remains a top growth market

  
  

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