The NAHB’s monthly survey found the nation’s homebuilders remain optimistic about home sales next year. 

Multiple agents handled both transaction sides in November’s ranking of the 10 most expensive homes sold in Fort Worth, acting as both the listing agent and buyer’s agent.

In Fort Worth, prices dipped even more, with the median falling 6.3% to $318,495. That suggests sellers are becoming more “flexible” to keep transactions moving, GFWAR said.

Midwestern and southern metros may dominate buyer interest in 2026, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.

The typical home spent 99 days on market: 68 for sale, plus 31 days to close. That’s nine days longer than November 2024.

Geographically, trends varied widely, with formerly hot areas like Florida and the Southeast posting the deepest declines and formerly cool areas, like the Midwest, showing healthy gains.

Dallas-area homes top the November ranking of the 10 most expensive new listings in Texas, claiming the three most expensive spots.

Spa-style amenities, customizable lighting options, integrated technology, storage solutions — and ample space for these features — all surfaced as top trends.

By region, sales rose in the Midwest, Northeast and South but fell in the West. 

Bold, geometric designs like chevrons, sunbursts, zigzags and stepped shapes are making a huge comeback as of late — and Houzz said that will continue into 2026.

The typical asking rent for an average rental unit was unchanged at $1,678, while the median household income outpaced this acceleration, growing 4% during the same time frame.

As for the greater Tarrant County market, closings rose just 0.2% year over year as the median price rose 0.2% to $345,000.

The chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS® also predicts home prices will climb 4% compared to 2025. 

Agents from Williams Trew Real Estate were responsible for listing three of the 10 most expensive homes sold in Fort Worth in October. Williams Trew agents also worked with the buyers on three of the top 10 sales.

At the top of the list? WaterSense fixtures — the plumbing solution, which claims to reduce water use by more than 20%, increased in popularity by 289.6%.

At the same time, the average age of the first-time buyer hit an all-time high of 40, according to the 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.