In 17 out of the past 19 months, U.S. homebuilders have sold at a discount compared to existing-home sales.

Popular bathroom upgrades in 2026 include bolder accents, specialized water features and structural changes.

All but one of the 10 most expensive new listings in the Lone Star State are located in the Dallas area.

S&P Dow Jones noted that although prices rose almost 2%, in real terms, they were down, thanks to inflation, which registered 3.4% in July. 

New-home inventory fell to its lowest level since December. 

The month-over-month bump in contract signings was still below the pace of last August. 

Our August ranking of the top 10 most expensive homes sales features properties located in Dallas proper.

In Dallas-Fort Worth, specifically, buyers who wait until the last week of September to buy stand to see 18.8% more active listings.

Since the Hispanic Wealth Project’s founding in 2014, Hispanic household wealth has more than tripled across the U.S.

At the same time, the median-sales price rose again, as months’ supply of homes for sale hit a 10-year high. 

In addition to ranking third for cost-of-living and housing and ninth for quality of life, McKinney has a large share of high-end apartments and saw a 35.9% increase in renter household incomes from 2019 to 2024.

The increase in purchase activity offset a decrease in refinancings. 

Over the past year, more than 33% of rental listing page views in Dallas came from out-of-towners.

The Lone Star State’s top three priciest new listings are all located in Dallas.

The pace of home-price growth rose nationally but with significant regional differences.

Buyers are reportedly looking for homes that reflect how they actually live, not how they could be living.