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North Texas market notes · August 2026

DFW housing market: August 2026.

The August 2026 NTREIS summary shows a measured Dallas–Fort Worth market: prices held near a year ago, homes took a little time to sell, and conditions varied by county. Here’s a clear snapshot for homeowners weighing their next move.

Data period: August 2026 · Published October 1, 2026

North Texas58median days on market

At a glance

DFW single-family homes

August figures from the NTREIS monthly MLS summary, prepared by the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University.

Median sale price$390,000Flat year over year
Median days on market58 daysUnchanged year over year
Months of inventory4.3 months31,072 active listings
Closed sales7,329Down 5% year over year

NTREIS reports the August single-family sold-to-list-price ratio at 94.8%. Current-month sales counts are estimates that may be updated as additional closings are entered.

Local differences

Where the market is moving faster—and where buyers have more time

Among four large DFW counties, Dallas County had the shortest median marketing time in August. Tarrant County led in sales volume and had the tightest single-family inventory of the four. Denton County took the longest of this group.

Dallas1,413 sales · $369K median · 4.0 months’ supply
48 days
Tarrant1,736 sales · $343K median · 3.4 months’ supply
51 days
Collin1,394 sales · $470K median · 4.4 months’ supply
58 days
Denton1,198 sales · $440K median · 4.4 months’ supply
59 days
0 days35 days70 days

“Faster” and “slower” here compare median days on market among these four counties; they are not a ranking of every DFW city or neighborhood. Property type, price range, condition and exact location can change the picture substantially.

Borrowing-cost context

Mortgage rates remain part of the conversation.

7.28%30-year fixed U.S. average
Freddie Mac · October 1, 2026

This is a national weekly survey average, not a quote or a DFW-specific rate. A lender can provide a rate based on an individual buyer’s situation.

If a listing feels like too much

You can sell without taking on another project.

The local market is useful context. But when the house needs major repairs or you need to move quickly, preparing for a listing may feel overwhelming.

01

Leave the repairs

CARES buys DFW houses as-is. Talk about the house in its current condition, without hiring contractors first.

02

Skip listing commissions

We make cash offers without a listing, and CARES doesn’t charge you a real estate commission.

03

Move toward a fast close

Tell Austin your ideal timing. We’ll discuss a practical closing date and help coordinate the next step.

Thinking about a sale?

Your property deserves its own conversation.

Repairs, an inherited house or a property you no longer want to manage? Tell Austin what’s going on. We’ll discuss an as-is cash offer with no listing commissions and work toward a fast closing.

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Sources and notes

These figures describe reported area activity for the dates shown. Your house’s condition and location shape its cash offer; Austin can discuss those details with you.

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