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Average new home prices in DFW grew during January sales slump

New home sales fell across Dallas-Fort Worth in January, the report said.

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A new statewide real estate report has shown a slow decline in new home sales across Texas, including in Dallas-Fort Worth.

The latest New Home Sales Index by HomesUSA.com discovered that Dallas-Fort Worth saw the second-most new homes sold in January out of the four biggest metros in Texas, despite being in an overall sales slump compared to December 2024. The three-month moving average of new home sales in DFW was 1,847 last month, versus 1,990 sales in December.

Housing prices also rose in January, with the average new home in DFW increasing to $496,498. That's about $2,600 more than the average price in December, which came out to $493,899.

While these declines may seem atypical, a sales slump is actually normal during the winter season, according to HomesUSA founder and CEO Ben Caballero.

Active new home listings in DFW flattened from December to January, with 8,287 active listings on the market last month.

New home sales in January throughout Texas
The report found new home sales dropped not only in Dallas-Fort Worth, but also in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio.

Houston's three-month moving average of new home sales was the highest out of all four metros with 2,046 sales made in January, but that figure technically decreased by 138 homes from December.

San Antonio saw 67 fewer homes sold from December to January, totaling 1,008 sales last month.

Austin the fewest new homes sold last month out of the four major Texas metros: At 809 homes sold.

"January sales are often lower than December in Austin as builders push hard to close the year with as many sales as possible, as I mentioned in last month’s report," Caballero said. "Austin builders were offering discounts, buyer incentives, and Realtor bonuses for December closings. A slower January is not unusual for that reason."

January housing prices fell in Houston to an average $395,515, and San Antonio's average new home price fell to $337,414. Austin had the second-highest average housing prices out of the four Texas metros last month, despite that number falling by $11,658 to $483,056.

New Home Sales Index for January 2025 by HomesUSA.com Average prices for new homes fell in Austin, San Antonio, and Houston, but increased in Dallas-Fort Worth.Courtesy of HomesUSA.com

spring homebuying season

Here's the best time to sell a house in Dallas in 2026, experts say

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North Texans that are considering selling their home have the perfect opportunity coming up in April, according to a new housing report from Realtor.com.

The real estate experts said the week of April 12-18 will offer sellers the best combination of strong and stable housing prices, buyer interest, and a competitive market.

Based on historical market data, homes listings in Dallas-Fort Worth are expected to receive 23.5 percent more views during the week of April 12 compared to the average week, and homes may spend nine fewer days on the market compared to the average. This surge in demand will also affect housing prices in the area. Homes put on the market during this window are expected to list for $24,000 higher than what they were listed at the start of the year, or 5.8 percent more.

"After years of being squeezed by limited inventory and high rates, the 2026 housing market is starting to feel more approachable for those who have been sidelined," said Realtor.com chief economist Danielle Hale.

In general, experts predict homebuyers will start "re-engaging" with the housing market now that mortgage rates stabilized in late 2025. National commercial banker U.S. Bank said the current 30-year fixed mortgage rate is roughly 6.38 percent.

"For sellers, the mid-April window represents an opportunity to enter a market that feels more within reach for buyers while benefiting from a seasonal advantage in terms of pricing and competition," Hale said.

Residential homes in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex had a median price of $385,000 in February, the MetroTex Association of Realtors said in its latest report, and prices are down 2.2 percent year-over-year. More than a quarter of all DFW homes on the market were priced between $300,000-$399,999 last month.

Two more Texas metros – Austin and Houston – are expected to follow Dallas-Fort Worth with the same April 12 window as the best time for residents to sell their homes. In San Antonio, the best time for owners to sell their homes will begin on April 19.

Senior economic research analyst Hannah Jones warned some home sellers in Southern metros might "face softer conditions" due to an abundance of inventory.

"In those metros, optimizing timing to this early spring window is even more critical to differentiate a property from the growing competition," she said.

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