DFW Real Estate Blog & Market Trends

If you've been watching Parker County TX home prices this year, you already know the story: this is a market that has leveled off after several years of rapid growth, and that is actually good news if you are trying to buy or sell with a clear head. Here is where things stand as we move into fall.

According to Redfin's Parker County housing market data, covering the three months ending in July 2026, the median home sale price came in at $487,570, essentially flat compared to a year ago and down just 0.29%. Homes sold dropped a bit too, with 267 closings versus 279 during the same period last year, a 4.3% decline. Price per square foot followed the same pattern, easing to $209, down 1.4% year over year.

Homes are also moving a touch faster than they were a year ago. The median days on market sits at 70, four days quicker than last July. Sellers who price realistically are still getting close to asking, with a countywide sale to list ratio of 98.4%, and about 16.6% of homes selling above list price. That is not the frenzy of 2021, but it is a market with real activity in it.

Inventory has held fairly steady through the summer. Data from the St. Louis Fed, sourced from Realtor.com, shows 1,215 active listings in Parker County as of August, down slightly from a June peak of 1,229. For anyone searching homes for sale in Parker County Texas right now, that means a solid, browsable selection without the scramble of a tight market.

Zooming into Weatherford, the Parker County seat and home to a lot of our buyers and sellers, the Weatherford TX real estate market is telling a similar story with its own flavor. Redfin's Weatherford data, a three month average through June 2026, puts the median sale price at $347,561, down a modest 0.41% year over year. Homes sold jumped 12.6% though, with 170 closings compared to 151 a year earlier, and the median days on market fell 8 days to 41. Weatherford buyers are moving with a bit more urgency than the county average, and sellers there are typically landing about 2% below list price.

What is behind the leveling out? A few things working together. Mortgage rates have stayed higher than the ultra low pandemic era, which naturally slows the pace of price growth and keeps some buyers on the sidelines. We are also heading into the seasonal fall slowdown, when fewer families want to move mid school year. And after a few years of steep appreciation, Parker County's prices simply needed room to breathe. None of this points to a downturn. It is a market finding its balance.

For buyers, this is a window worth paying attention to. With prices flat and inventory a little more plentiful than the tightest years, you have more room to negotiate, ask for repairs, or simply take your time on a decision without losing the house to a bidding war. Aledo, Weatherford, and the smaller communities around them still offer that mix of small town character and quick access to Fort Worth that keeps demand steady.

For sellers, pricing accuracy matters more than it did a couple of years ago. Homes here are still selling close to list price, and often above it, but overpricing will cost you time on the market in a way it might not have in 2022. A well prepared, correctly priced home in Parker County is still moving in a reasonable timeframe.

Whether you are weighing a move in Weatherford, Aledo, or anywhere else in Parker County, we would love to walk through what these numbers mean for your specific street and situation. Give The Jonathan Cook Team a call at 817-999-6777. We are happy to help you make sense of the market.

Crowley is easing out of summer and into one of its busiest stretches of the year, and if you spend much time in this corner of Tarrant County, you already know that fall here means neighbors on the sidewalks, kids in Bicentennial Park, and Crowley Crossing filling up on Sunday mornings. Whether you have lived here for twenty years or you are weighing a move to Crowley for the first time, here is a real look at what is happening around town this September and October, and why it says so much about what living here is actually like.

First up is the Clean Up Crowley Fall Sweep, set for Saturday, September 12, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Recreation Center on South Oak Street. Volunteers show up, grab supplies, and spend the morning helping keep parks, streets, and public spaces looking their best. It is a small commitment, but it is also a good snapshot of the town's character. People here still turn out to take care of the place they live, and that kind of civic pride does not happen in every community.

Two weeks later, on Saturday, September 26, from 9 to 11 a.m., Bicentennial Park hosts the Kids Color Run, a messy, colorful morning built for kids ages 4 to 12 (registration is $15 per child). It is the kind of low-key, genuinely fun event that reminds you Crowley still operates like a small town, even with all the growth happening around it. Bring a towel and expect a lot of laughing.

If you have not made it to the Crowley Market on Main yet, now is the time. The market runs every Sunday through the end of October, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Crowley Crossing on East Main Street, with roughly 80 local vendors selling handmade jewelry, art, fresh produce, baked goods, and more, plus food trucks parked along the plaza. With the season wrapping up soon, this is your last stretch of Sunday mornings to walk downtown, grab coffee, and support the small businesses that give Crowley its personality.

Looking a little further out, mark your calendar for Saturday, October 17, when Crowley Crossing hosts the city's annual Fall Festival, complete with costume activities, carnival games, bounce houses, food trucks, and local vendors. It is one of those events that pulls the whole town downtown at once, and it is a great excuse to see the heart of Crowley if you have not spent much time there.

That downtown hub, Crowley Crossing, is worth a closer look if you are house hunting in the area. Beyond hosting the market and festivals, it includes a playground, splash pad, event pavilion, walking paths, and the Gerry Teeter and Marilyn Hargrave Dog Park, all within walking distance of City Hall and the restaurants along Main Street. When a city invests this much in a single, central gathering space, it tends to be a good sign for the neighborhoods around it. It means local leaders are betting on downtown staying the center of community life, not just a stop on the way somewhere else.

We work with buyers and sellers all over Crowley, and the question we hear most often is some version of "what is it actually like to live there." Our honest answer is that events like these are the best way to find out. Spend a Saturday morning at the Fall Sweep or a Sunday at the market, and you will get a much better feel for the town than any listing photo can give you. Crowley has managed to hold onto that hometown feeling while still being close enough to Fort Worth for an easy commute, and that balance is a big part of why so many families keep choosing to put down roots here.

If new construction is on your radar, Crowley also has several active new build communities right now. You can browse what is currently available on our New Construction homes page.

If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in Crowley, or you just want a local's read on a specific neighborhood, give The Jonathan Cook Team a call at 817-999-6777. We live and work in this area, and we are always glad to talk through what is happening on the ground, whether that is this weekend's events or the local market.

If you've been keeping an eye on homes for sale in Johnson County Texas this year, you've probably noticed the market feels a little different than it did back in the spring. Here's what the latest numbers in the Johnson County real estate market tell us about where things stand across Cleburne, Burleson, Crowley, and the rest of the county heading into fall.

Over the three months ending in July 2026, the median home sale price in Johnson County landed at $334,020, down just 0.2% from the same period last year, according to Redfin's Johnson County housing market data. That's a small dip, and honestly it reads more like a leveling off than a real correction. After a few years of fast appreciation, Johnson County home prices have settled into a steadier rhythm.

Sales activity has cooled more than prices have. Redfin counted 246 homes sold countywide over that same three month window, down 10.2% year over year. At the same time, homes are actually moving a bit faster than they were a year ago: the median time on market was 68 days, down from 71 days last year, and the typical home sold for 98.5% of its list price, a slight improvement over last year's ratio. Read together, those numbers point to a market where serious, well priced listings are still finding buyers. There's just a smaller pool of active shoppers than during the pandemic era rush.

Zoom into the Cleburne TX real estate market, and the picture is similar but a touch softer on price. Redfin puts Cleburne's median sale price at $283,369 for the three months ending in June 2026, down 3.1% year over year, even as the number of homes sold ticked up slightly. Zillow's data backs up the inventory story: as of the end of June, Cleburne had 279 homes actively listed for sale, with new listings continuing to come on the market and homes going to pending in a median of just 33 days. More homes for buyers to choose from, combined with softer year over year pricing, is a pretty classic sign of a market rebalancing after several hot years.

The most recent countywide days on market figure, tracked through the Federal Reserve's FRED database using realtor.com listing data, shows Johnson County homes spending a median of 61 days on the market in August 2026, continuing that gradual improvement in market speed. A lot of this comes down to mortgage rates holding higher than the ultra low rates buyers got used to a few years ago, plus the usual late summer slowdown as families finish up their moves before the school year starts. Add in a bit more new construction and resale inventory across Burleson and Crowley, and buyers simply have more room to shop around than they did a year or two ago.

For buyers, this is genuinely good news. More inventory, slightly softer prices, and homes sitting on the market a little longer all add up to more negotiating room than we've seen in a while. If you've felt priced out or gotten outbid in previous years, right now is worth a serious look, especially in Cleburne and the smaller communities around it.

For sellers, it means pricing correctly matters more than ever. Homes that are priced right for today's market, not last year's, are still selling in a couple of months and close to asking price. Overpricing in this environment is the fastest way to sit unsold while newer, better priced listings pass you by.

Johnson County is also seeing steady new home construction in Godley and Alvarado. You can see what is currently available on our New Construction homes page.

Whether you're weighing a move in Cleburne, Burleson, Crowley, or anywhere else in Johnson County, we'd love to walk you through what these numbers mean for your specific situation. Give The Jonathan Cook Team a call at 817-999-6777. We're always happy to talk through the local market, no pressure, no obligation.

If you've been watching Hood County TX home prices this year, the story right now is steady, sustainable growth paired with more breathing room for buyers than we have seen in a while. Here is where the Hood County real estate market actually stands heading into fall, and what it means whether you are buying or selling in Granbury or anywhere else in the county.

The latest data from Redfin's Hood County housing market report, covering the three months ending in July 2026, puts the median sale price in Hood County at $361,440, up 3.3% from a year earlier. That is a solid, sustainable pace rather than a sharp spike, and it lines up with a median price per square foot of $187, essentially flat and down just 0.79% year over year. Homes did take longer to sell this year, with median days on market at 83 days, up about 10 days from a year earlier. Sellers who did close a deal are still getting close to full value, with a sale to list price ratio of 97.3% and 13.3% of homes selling above list price. At the same time, about a quarter of listings, 24.5%, needed a price drop before they sold, a sign that pricing right from the start still matters.

Sales volume pulled back as well. The same Redfin report shows 111 homes sold in Hood County during that three month window, down 13.9% from a year earlier. Fewer closings alongside more time on market both point in the same direction: buyers have more leverage than they did a year or two ago.

That extra leverage shows up clearly in inventory. Realtor.com data tracked by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis shows active listings in Hood County climbing to 671 in July 2026, up from 601 back in March, a jump of nearly 12% in just four months. Sellers appear to be responding to that added competition. The median listing price actually eased to $389,350 in July, down from $399,000 in June, suggesting some sellers are adjusting their asking prices to meet buyers where they are.

Granbury, the Hood County seat, remains the heart of this activity, drawing buyers who want lake access, a walkable historic square, and a slower pace of life without giving up easy access to the greater Fort Worth area. For anyone searching homes for sale in Hood County Texas, that mix keeps demand fairly steady even as the broader market rebalances.

So what does this mean if you are buying? With inventory up almost 12% since spring and homes sitting on the market longer, you have more options and more time to make a decision than buyers had a year ago. You do not need to waive every contingency or bid over asking just to compete right now. That said, with 13.3% of homes still selling above list price, a well priced home in good condition in a desirable Granbury neighborhood can still draw multiple offers, so come prepared with financing in order.

If you are selling, the 3.3% year over year price growth is real, but it is happening alongside slower sales and rising competition from other active listings. Pricing at or near true market value from day one matters more this year than it has in a while. Nearly a quarter of Hood County listings needed a price cut to sell, and that is a cost, in both time and negotiating leverage, that a well researched initial price can help you avoid.

With inventory up and more room to negotiate, this is also a good time to look at new construction in Granbury. You can browse the active new build communities on our New Construction homes page.

Every corner of Hood County tells a slightly different story, from lakefront homes near the Granbury square to acreage out toward Tolar and Lipan. If you want to know what these numbers actually mean for your street or your price range, we would love to talk it through. Give The Jonathan Cook Team a call at 817-999-6777, and let's figure out your next move in the Hood County real estate market.

As summer's heat eases into cooler evenings, our North Texas communities are gearing up for one of the best stretches of the year. From lakeside festivals to hometown cleanup days, the events on the calendar this fall are a great reminder of why so many buyers fall in love with life in Granbury, Crowley, Weatherford, Burleson and the surrounding towns we serve.

Granbury is gearing up for its annual Lakefest, a free festival held right on the shore of Lake Granbury. Expect food trucks, local vendor booths, a cornhole tournament, a kids' zone, and live music leading into the evening's signature moment, a choreographed drone show reflecting off the water. Proceeds support Mission Granbury, a local nonprofit, so the fun does double duty for the community. It's the kind of event that captures what makes Granbury lake life so appealing: small-town warmth with a lively social calendar.

Over in Crowley, the city has been busy behind the scenes too. Between the Clean Up Crowley Fall Sweep, a Kids Color Run, a new shade canopy at the dog park, and the splash pad that opened earlier this year, it's clear the city is investing in the everyday amenities that make a neighborhood livable, not just the big-ticket projects. Add in ongoing road work like the FM 917 ramp improvements, and you can see a city that's planning for the growth already headed its way.

That growth is really the story across our whole service area. Parker County, Johnson County, and the towns ringing Fort Worth, including Weatherford, Aledo, Burleson, Benbrook, Joshua and more, have spent the last several years among the fastest-growing parts of North Texas, and it shows in everything from new subdivisions to expanded city services. Buyers are drawn here for the same reasons: room to breathe, strong schools, a real sense of community, and still an easy drive into Fort Worth or the Metroplex when you need it.

So what does any of this have to do with buying or selling a home? More than you might think. Local events like Lakefest are a great excuse to spend an afternoon in a neighborhood you're considering. You'll get a feel for a town's personality in a way a listing photo never shows. And city investments like new parks, splash pads, and road improvements are quiet signals of where communities are headed, which matters just as much for long-term home value as square footage does.

Fall also happens to be a smart season to shop for a home. Families have settled into the new school year, competition often eases up from the summer rush, and serious sellers are motivated to close before the holidays arrive. If you've been thinking about buying in Granbury, Crowley, Weatherford, Burleson, or anywhere in between, this is a good time to start looking.

If new construction is on your radar, Granbury and Crowley both have active new build communities right now. You can browse what is currently available on our New Construction homes page.

Curious what's available in your favorite North Texas neighborhood, or want a personal tour around one of these upcoming events? Reach out to The Jonathan Cook Team. We live and work in these communities, and we'd love to help you find your place in one of them. Give us a call at 817-999-6777.

Godley, Texas keeps a small town feel, but do not let that fool you. The community calendar for September and October 2026 is full of reasons to get out, meet your neighbors, and see why this corner of Johnson County keeps growing. As the team that works, lives, and sells real estate right here in Godley, we like to keep our finger on the pulse of what is happening locally. Here is a look at what is coming up.

First up is the Godley Chamber of Commerce's September After Hours Networking Event on Thursday, September 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 4th Groove Golf. The mixer is sponsored by Jake Houston with ACS Mortgage Solutions and is a good chance for local business owners, homeowners, and newcomers alike to connect over drinks and conversation. You can find the full rundown on the Godley Chamber's event calendar.

On Tuesday, October 6, Godley will host its annual National Night Out. This is one of our favorite nights of the year because it puts the whole community, police officers, firefighters, and families, in the same place for an evening of games and connection. Last year's event at the Godley Municipal Complex featured a friendly blood drive competition between the Godley Police and Fire Departments called Battle of the Badges, hosted with Carter Blood Care. Details for this year's event are posted as they are finalized on the City of Godley calendar and the Chamber calendar.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 24, when the city's Annual Fall Fest returns to Godley City Park at 100 E Allen Avenue, according to the Godley Chamber calendar. In past years this free, family friendly morning has brought crafts, games, bounce houses, food, and local vendors to the park, along with a pumpkin decorating contest, based on the City of Godley's event listing. It is exactly the kind of event that reminds you why so many families choose Godley in the first place.

The Chamber calendar has even more on tap this fall, including an October Luncheon on Thursday, October 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a Halloween After Hours Networking Event on Thursday, October 29, from 5 to 7 p.m., hosted this year by Roden Real Estate. Details for both are on the Chamber's calendar page.

These events say a lot about what living in Godley is actually like. This is still a town where the police chief might be standing next to you in line for a hot dog at Fall Fest, where a local mortgage lender sponsors the Chamber mixer, and where a real estate office happily throws in on a Halloween party for the community. That kind of connection is part of what continues to draw buyers to Godley, TX real estate, whether they are looking for a starter home, a few acres, or a quieter alternative to the busier parts of the Metroplex. We spend our days working in Hood, Johnson, Parker, and Tarrant counties, and Godley is one of the towns we know best, down to which streets flood in a heavy rain and which subdivisions hold their resale value.

Godley is also home to several active new build communities right now. If new construction fits what you are looking for, take a look at our New Construction homes page for what is currently available.

If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in Godley, or you just want a local's read on the market, the Jonathan Cook Team is here to help. Give us a call at 817-999-6777, and let's talk about what is happening in Godley, both on the community calendar and in the housing market.

If you've been keeping an eye on Somervell County TX home prices this year, you've probably noticed the numbers here don't always move in a straight line, especially in a market this size. Somervell County sees only a handful of closings each month, so a few unusual sales can swing the countywide averages more than they would in a larger market like Tarrant or Johnson County. With that in mind, here's where things actually stand in the Somervell County real estate market as we head into fall, and what it means whether you're buying or selling in Glen Rose or anywhere else in the county.

The latest data from Redfin, covering the three months ending in July 2026, puts the median sale price in Somervell County at $438,713, up 19.0% from a year earlier. That is a striking jump on paper, but it came from just 7 homes sold during that window, down 26.7% from the same period last year. In a county this small, a shift in which homes happen to close, whether it's a larger acreage property or a smaller home closer to town, can move the median significantly without reflecting a true shift in value across the board.

Homes that did sell moved noticeably faster this year. Median days on market came in at 43 days, down from 64 days a year earlier. The median price per square foot was $191, up a modest 0.5% year over year, a steadier read than the sale price alone, and a sign that per square foot value has held fairly flat even as the median swings around based on which homes sell. For anyone browsing homes for sale in Somervell County Texas, Redfin currently lists 179 active listings countywide, giving buyers more to choose from than in the tighter years not long ago.

Zoom in on Glen Rose, the county seat, and the picture looks calmer. Zillow's home value index for Glen Rose stood at $383,900 as of the end of January 2026, down slightly, about 0.1%, from a year earlier, with 50 homes for sale and just 6 new listings that month. Put together with the countywide figures, it suggests the Glen Rose TX real estate market has been fairly steady over the last several months, even as a few higher priced sales elsewhere in the county pulled the broader median up. Mortgage rates are part of the backdrop too. Freddie Mac reported the average 30 year fixed rate at 6.71% as of early September 2026, up slightly from 6.50% a year earlier. Rates sitting in the high 6% range are keeping some buyers cautious and stretching out decision timelines, which lines up with the lighter sales volume we're seeing across the county this year.

If you're house hunting in Somervell County right now, this is a market that rewards patience rather than urgency. With 179 homes on the market and days on market sitting at 43, you have room to look around, compare, and negotiate rather than feeling pressured into a rushed offer. That said, well kept homes in Glen Rose proper, especially anything close to town or the schools, still tend to draw quicker interest, so it still pays to have your financing ready and know what you want before you start touring.

If you're thinking about selling, do not assume that eye catching 19% price jump applies evenly to every home in the county. With such a small number of sales driving that number, pricing based on genuinely comparable homes nearby, not just the county average, matters more than ever this year. A home priced to reflect what is actually selling close by will move faster and closer to asking than one priced off a single headline statistic.

Somervell County is a unique market precisely because it is small, and that means the countywide numbers only tell part of the story. Whether you are weighing a move in Glen Rose, out toward the lake, or anywhere else in the county, we would love to walk you through what is actually happening on your street or in your price range. Give The Jonathan Cook Team a call at 817-999-6777, and let's talk about your next move in the Somervell County real estate market.

If you've been watching Tarrant County TX home prices this year, you're not alone. Whether you're weighing a move within Fort Worth, Arlington, Keller, or one of the smaller communities we cover, it helps to know what's actually happening in the numbers rather than relying on hallway talk. Here's where things stand as we head into fall, along with what it means if you're buying or selling in the Tarrant County real estate market right now.

The latest data from Redfin, covering the three months ending in July 2026, puts the median sale price in Tarrant County at $353,962, up 1.1% from a year earlier. That's a modest gain, not the double digit jumps we saw a few years back, but it's still a gain. It tells us prices here have held their ground even as parts of the broader Texas market cooled off.

Home sales themselves were down about 9.3% year over year, with 1,961 homes changing hands over that same period. Fewer transactions usually means buyers are being more selective and sellers are competing a little harder for attention. As for what's actually available, Redfin currently lists roughly 8,559 active homes for sale in Tarrant County, giving buyers meaningfully more choices than during the tight inventory years of 2021 and 2022.

Homes are also moving a touch faster. Median days on market came in at 41 days, two days quicker than the same period last year. And homes that do sell are still fetching close to full price, with a sale to list ratio of 98.2%. About one in five sellers, 19.6%, got offers above asking, while just over a quarter of listings, 27.8%, saw a price reduction along the way. That gap is a good reminder that pricing a home right from day one still matters.

So what's behind these numbers? Mortgage rates are a big piece of it. Freddie Mac reported the average 30 year fixed rate at 6.66% as of late August 2026, barely changed from 6.56% a year ago. Rates in the mid 6% range have become the number buyers are planning around rather than something everyone is waiting out. At the same time, Texas A&M's Texas Real Estate Research Center noted in its August 2026 housing report that the Fort Worth-Arlington area has posted several consecutive months of modest year over year price gains, a real turnaround after a stretch of softening prices across North Texas. Statewide inventory has also leveled off after its rapid buildup in 2025, which is giving the market a steadier, more balanced feel heading into the fall.

For buyers, this is a more approachable market than it's been in a while. With more homes to choose from and days on market only ticking down slightly, you have room to be thoughtful rather than rushed. That said, well priced homes in popular areas like Keller, the neighborhoods near Southlake, and central Fort Worth are still drawing multiple looks and sometimes multiple offers. Getting pre-approved and knowing your must haves before you start touring homes for sale in Tarrant County Texas will save you time and a lot of stress.

For sellers, the message is straightforward. Pricing matters more than ever. With inventory up and buyers comparing options side by side, a home priced realistically from the start is far more likely to sell close to asking and avoid sitting long enough to need a reduction. The nearly 28% of listings that took a price cut this year are proof that overpricing, even by a little, tends to cost sellers both time and negotiating leverage in the end.

If new construction is part of your search, Tarrant County has active new build communities in cities like Crowley and Mansfield. You can browse what is currently available on our New Construction homes page.

Every corner of Tarrant County tells a slightly different story, whether you're in downtown Fort Worth, Haltom City, Euless, Bedford, Hurst, Benbrook, or Grand Prairie, and the countywide numbers above are just the starting point. If you want a clearer picture of what's happening on your specific street or in the neighborhood you have your eye on, we would love to pull those details for you. Give The Jonathan Cook Team a call at 817-999-6777, and let's talk about your next move in the Tarrant County TX real estate market.

September 2026 DFW Real Estate Market Update

As we head into September, the Dallas-Fort Worth real estate market continues to shift toward a more balanced environment—and that's creating opportunities for both buyers and sellers who understand how to navigate today's market.

Homes are still selling throughout North Texas, but buyers have become more selective, pricing matters more than ever, and sellers should expect a different experience than they may have had just a few years ago.

So, what does the DFW housing market look like heading into fall 2026?

DFW Home Prices Are Holding Relatively Steady

The latest available MetroTex data showed the median sales price across the DFW Metroplex at approximately $399,000 in July, just 0.3% lower than the previous year. That tells us something important: despite slower sales activity, we're not seeing a dramatic drop in home values across DFW. 

The Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M has also reported signs of stabilization in the DFW market, with Fort Worth-Arlington recently recording modest year-over-year price gains. 

For homeowners, this is an important distinction. A slower market doesn't automatically mean a bad market—it means buyers have more time to evaluate their options and sellers have to be more strategic.

Buyers Have More Negotiating Power

This is where today's market gets interesting.

Homes are taking longer to sell, and DFW had approximately 4.7 months of inventory in the latest MetroTex report. The typical home took approximately 87 days to sell. 

That can give buyers opportunities to negotiate things that were much harder to get during the extremely competitive markets of previous years.

Depending on the property and seller's situation, we may be able to negotiate seller-paid closing costs, repairs, price reductions or other concessions.

You can also browse active new construction communities across our service area right now. Many builders are using financing incentives, closing-cost assistance, rate-buydown programs and other promotions to attract buyers.

The key is comparing the entire deal, not simply the sales price.

Mortgage Rates Are Still Affecting Affordability

Mortgage rates continue to be one of the biggest factors affecting the housing market.

Freddie Mac reported the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 6.66% as of August 27, 2026. A year earlier, the average was 6.56%. 

Higher rates have caused some buyers to sit on the sidelines, but waiting for rates to fall isn't necessarily the right strategy for everyone.

If rates eventually decrease, more buyers could return to the market and increase competition. Buyers purchasing now may have more negotiating leverage than they would in a more competitive environment.

The better question isn't necessarily, "Are rates going to come down?"

It's "Does buying a home make sense for me right now?"

What September's Market Means for DFW Sellers

If you're thinking about selling this fall, pricing and presentation are going to be extremely important.

Today's buyers have access to more information than ever, and they're paying attention to homes that have been sitting on the market.

August data from Realtor.com showed the median DFW asking price at approximately $425,000, while price per square foot was down about 2.5% from a year earlier. 

That doesn't mean you need to underprice your home.

It means your initial pricing strategy matters.

Overpricing a property and repeatedly reducing it later can sometimes hurt a seller more than positioning the home correctly when it first hits the market.

A successful strategy should consider recent comparable sales, current competition, active listings, pending properties, condition, location and what buyers are actually responding to in your specific neighborhood.

What September's Market Means for DFW Buyers

For buyers, this market may offer something we haven't always had in DFW:

Time and negotiating power.

There are still homes receiving multiple offers, particularly when they're updated and priced correctly. But buyers generally have more room to evaluate properties, negotiate terms and compare resale homes with new construction.

If you've been waiting because you've heard that "it's a bad market," it's worth looking at the numbers for your specific situation.

You may be surprised by what's negotiable.

Real Estate Is Local—Very Local

One of the biggest mistakes buyers and sellers can make is relying entirely on national housing headlines.

Dallas-Fort Worth is enormous, and there's no single number that accurately describes every neighborhood.

The market in Crowley can look completely different from Burleson, Mansfield, Midlothian, Granbury, Godley, Arlington or Fort Worth.

Even two neighborhoods within the same city can have dramatically different inventory, days on market and buyer demand.

That's why your home's value—or your negotiating strategy as a buyer—should be based on what's happening in the specific area you're considering.

Thinking About Buying or Selling in DFW?

Whether you're thinking about selling your current home, purchasing your first home, moving up, downsizing or considering new construction, the numbers need to make sense for your situation.

The Jonathan Cook Team can help you understand what's happening in your specific neighborhood, compare your options and build a strategy around today's DFW market.

Thinking about selling? Let's run the numbers and see what your home could realistically sell for in today's market.

Thinking about buying? Let's look at available homes, builder incentives and opportunities to negotiate before you decide whether now is the right time.

Contact The Jonathan Cook Team today to start the conversation.

Market statistics are based on the latest available data at the time of publication and may include different reporting periods. Mortgage rates, inventory, prices and market conditions can change. Mortgage rates shown are national averages and individual rates vary by borrower and loan program.

Cadence Homes Buyer Programs & Incentives in DFW

If you’ve been considering buying a new construction home in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Cadence Homes is a builder worth putting on your list. With communities throughout DFW and buyer incentives available on select homes, there may be opportunities to make purchasing a brand-new home more affordable than you think.

One of the biggest advantages of buying new construction is that builders may offer incentives that aren't typically available when purchasing a resale home. Depending on the home, community, lender and current promotion, those incentives could help reduce some of the upfront or monthly costs associated with buying.

What Is Cadence Homes Flex Cash?

Cadence Homes periodically offers Flex Cash on select homes and communities. Instead of giving buyers only one way to use an incentive, Flex Cash may provide several options depending on the specific promotion and financing program.

Potential uses can include:

• Helping with eligible closing costs
• Buying down your mortgage interest rate
• Applying funds toward select upgrades or options
• Purchasing certain appliances
• Applying the incentive toward the purchase price when permitted

The best option isn't necessarily the same for every buyer. For one buyer, using an incentive to reduce their interest rate could provide the greatest long-term savings. For another, reducing the amount of cash needed at closing may be more valuable.

That's why I recommend looking at the actual numbers before deciding how to use a builder incentive.

Cadence Homes Communities Around DFW

Cadence Homes builds in several areas throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, giving buyers options at different price points and in different types of communities.

Depending on current availability, buyers may find Cadence Homes opportunities in areas such as Crowley, Prosper, McKinney, Allen, Northlake, Mesquite, Addison and the Las Colinas/Irving area.

For buyers looking south of Fort Worth, the Cadence Homes opportunities in Karis are especially worth exploring. New construction can be a great option for buyers who want a newer home, modern floor plan and potentially lower maintenance compared with an older resale property.

Don't Just Look at the Sales Price

When comparing new construction homes, it's important to look beyond the advertised price.

A $350,000 home with a substantial builder incentive could potentially make more financial sense for a buyer than a $340,000 home without one. Your interest rate, closing costs, monthly payment, taxes, HOA and available incentives all affect the true cost of purchasing the home.

This is where having someone run the numbers with you can make a big difference.

Do You Need a Realtor When Buying a Cadence Home?

You can have your own real estate agent represent you when purchasing new construction, and I strongly recommend it.

The builder's sales representative works for the builder. Your Realtor represents you and your interests throughout the transaction.

I can help you compare communities and available homes, review builder incentives, evaluate financing options, understand the contract and important deadlines, navigate inspections and walk-throughs, and stay involved through closing.

And there's something important many buyers don't realize:

Contact me BEFORE you visit the model home or register online.

Builder policies regarding Realtor representation can vary, and it's much easier to make sure you're properly represented when your agent is involved from the beginning.

Is a Cadence Home Right for You?

Maybe, and that's exactly what we can figure out together.

My goal isn't simply to sell you a particular builder's home. It's to compare your options and determine which home, community and incentive package makes the most sense for your situation.

There may also be competing builders offering incentives in the same area. We can compare them side-by-side to see where you're getting the best overall value.

Thinking About Buying New Construction in DFW?

Before you start touring model homes, let's talk.

Tell me the area you're considering, your preferred monthly payment and what you're looking for in a home. I can help you explore Cadence Homes as well as other new construction opportunities throughout DFW and narrow down the options that make the most sense for you.

Ready to see what's available? Contact The Jonathan Cook Team today and let us help you navigate your new construction purchase from the first showing all the way to closing.

Builder incentives, pricing, availability, financing programs and terms are subject to change without notice. Incentives may apply only to select homes, communities, lenders or financing programs. Contact us for current availability and program details.