Summer has arrived in Dallas-Fort Worth, and the real estate market is moving in a way that gives both buyers and sellers something to work with. Prices across the metro have largely stabilized, inventory has grown in key suburbs, and the data from June 2026 tells a story of a market that has found its footing.
The Numbers Right Now
According to NTREIS, the Dallas single-family median came in at $465,500 in June 2026. Fort Worth is sitting closer to $338,000, reflecting the price gap that has long defined the two sides of the metro. Across Dallas County as a whole, the median runs around $389,000, up about 6.5 percent year over year.
Days on market have stretched meaningfully from where they were a few years ago. Dallas is averaging roughly 40 days and Fort Worth around 55 days. The sale-to-list ratio in Dallas holds at 98.6 percent, which tells you that correctly priced homes are still selling close to asking. The market is not giving homes away, but buyers do have room to negotiate on anything that has been sitting.
What We Are Seeing in Northwest DFW
Southlake inventory is up approximately 21 percent compared to this time last year, with homes taking 63 to 68 days on market at price points between $1.2 million and $1.4 million. That is a meaningful shift in a community that used to see multiple offers inside a week. Buyers with the budget for Southlake are in a stronger negotiating position than they have been in years.
Northlake continues to attract buyers looking for value and long-term upside. Floyd Barksdale Middle School is set to open in August 2026, adding to the school infrastructure in communities like Pecan Square and Canyon Falls. For families weighing a move to northwest Tarrant or Denton County, that is a real quality-of-life factor. Keller remains steady, driven by Keller ISD demand across a broad range of price points. Trophy Club holds its premium position as a golf course community with a tight, established neighborhood feel.
For Buyers
This summer is a legitimate window. You have more inventory to choose from, sellers who are open to negotiations they would not have entertained two years ago, and builders offering incentives on new construction throughout the northwest corridor. Over 120 companies have relocated to DFW in the past five years, so the long-term fundamentals of this market are not in question. The question is whether you get in now at today's prices, or wait and risk losing the negotiating leverage you currently hold.
Get pre-approved before you start looking, know the neighborhoods you are targeting, and work with an agent who has visibility into inventory before it hits the portals. That combination still makes a real difference when the best homes move faster than the averages suggest.
For Sellers
The 98.6 percent sale-to-list ratio tells you something important: correctly priced homes are selling. The ones sitting at 55 or 65 days are almost always the ones that started too high. Buyers today are informed, patient, and doing their homework. A home that is priced right, presented well, and marketed to the right audience is still a strong asset to bring to market this summer.
If you are thinking about listing, the window before the fall school-year slowdown is shorter than it feels. July and early August still carry solid buyer demand, particularly in communities tied to school district boundaries.
Ready to Talk?
Whether you are buying, selling, or just trying to figure out what your options look like, give Nick a call at (469) 456-8290. A conversation about your specific situation is always the right first step.