Sales of existing homes jumped 5.1% month over month, topping analyst expectations. 

Furthermore, despite only making up 4.3% of statewide sales in 2025, $1 million-plus homes made up 17.2% of the state’s total dollar volume.

A Southlake mansion priced at $12.995 million tops this past month’s ranking of the 10 most expensive new listings in Texas.

Contract signings were up in all four U.S. regions. 

The average four-bedroom home has a value of $613,976 in Dallas, while the average two-bedroom has a value of $229,944. That’s a difference just shy of $400,000.

Evidence points to home shoppers prioritizing the experiences they’ll have in their home over the style or size, Zillow said.

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.