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Case-Shiller: Dallas home-price growth slows

S&P Dow Jones Indices noted that inflation outpaced national home-price appreciation for the ninth month in a row.

It takes 6 years to save for a down payment in Dallas-Fort Worth

That timeline is typical for a family saving 15% of their income, assuming a 15% down payment.

Zillow: Buyers want exposed beams and arched doorways

Among over 600 home features and design aspects, exposed beams were the most popular — home listings featuring the element saw 19.7% more engagement on Zillow.com.

Boomers still buying the most US homes as first-time buyers fall to all-time low

Boomers made up 42% of all homebuyers during the period from July 2024 to June 2025, unchanged from the same time a year prior. Millennials lost market share, making up 26% of buyers, down 3% year over year.

Average monthly mortgage payments top $2K for first time

The average monthly payment on an outstanding home loan reached $2,005 in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Realtor.com’s latest data based on FHFA figures.

Empty-nesters own more than a third of three-bedroom homes in US

Redfin noted that millennials are currently the largest generation, making the rate of boomer homeownership even more outsized in comparison.

Case-Shiller: Dallas home-price growth slows in January

S&P Dow Jones Indices noted that inflation outpaced national home-price appreciation for the eighth month in a row. 

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

All 10 of the priciest new listings in Texas are located in the Dallas area, including homes in Westlake, Southlake, Highland Park and Flower Mound.

Trends: How new construction will adapt to address the housing supply shortage

The 2026 National Housing Supply Summit was held in Washington, D.C., on March 18.

Late April is the most profitable time of year to list in Dallas

Though the most lucrative week to list varies by city and region, spring is undoubtedly the smartest season to list.

Here’s what $400K gets you in the Metroplex housing market

Here’s how the square footage shakes out in the largest DFW-area cities.

Pending home sales rise in February, portending a strong spring selling season

Regionally, pending sales rose in the Midwest, South and West, and declined in the Northeast on a month-over-month basis.

Median home price rises across Texas despite declines in 4 major markets

In Dallas-Fort Worth, the median declined 2.1% year over year to $390,000. That meant a price-per-square foot of $191.15.

Report: Gen Z adults lead among 2026 movers

Many Americans are planning a move this year, driven by lifestyle changes, family needs and homeownership goals, according to the 2026 State of Moving Forecast Survey by American Home Shield. 

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

Two homes listed by Compass agent Robert Bland top February’s ranking of the 10 most expensive new listings in Texas.

Amount buyers need to afford typical home falls for 2nd month in a row after 5 years of increases

After five years of worsening, housing affordability has finally started to improve, according to a new Redfin study. 

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