DFW Real Estate Market – Week of August 25, 2025
Market Snapshot
DFW remained active with over 3,500 new listings and significant pricing shifts. Inventory continues circulating briskly, offering both opportunities and caution depending on your buying or selling position.
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New Listings: 3,537
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Back on Market: 686
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Price Decreases: 6,450
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Price Increases: 420
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Active “KO” (Knock-Out) Listings: 83
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Active Option Contracts: 1,681
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Active Contingent: 367
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Pending: 2,568
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Closed: 2,532
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Expired: 341
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Canceled: 1,113
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Withdrawn: 76
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On Hold: 377
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Coming Soon: 265
Key takeaway: Supply remains robust, with ample new listings meeting sustained buyer interest, as reflected in healthy pending and closed activity—but pricing remains competitive, with 6,450 reductions signaling a slight leverage shift toward buyers.
Weekly Activity Breakdown
New Listings & Back‑On‑Market
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New listings surged to 3,537.
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686 properties re-entered the market, suggesting fall sellers are gearing up or deals fell through.
Price Adjustments
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Price decreases: 6,450 outpaced increases (420), showing sellers are more willing to adjust expectations.
Contract Activity
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Active option contracts: 1,681
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Active contingent: 367
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Pending sales: 2,568
Closings & Inventory Exits
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Closed: 2,532 homes finalized.
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Expired: 341
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Canceled: 1,113
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Withdrawn: 76
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On hold: 377
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Coming soon: 265
Takeaways:
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Buyers are getting choices and may benefit from negotiation power.
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Sellers: Price reductions are becoming more common—pricing strategy is key.
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Volume of pending and closed deals remains solid.
Trend Insights
Over the past few weeks, DFW has shown:
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Steady new inventory: ~3.5k listings weekly.
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Increased price reduction rate: Large number of price cuts suggests some sellers reacting to demand plateau.
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Strong sales throughput: 2.5k closed and 2.5k pending homes underscores healthy demand.
This pattern may reflect typical late‑summer normalization—buyers return from vacations, while sellers eye fall staging. The high number of price decreases may signal slight slowdown in demand, or seller urgency ahead of school-season transitions.
Seasonal Signal:
These shifts are consistent with end‑of‑summer market dynamics. The surge in “back on market” listings and price drops suggests a more buyer‑friendly posture emerging—yet closings and pendings remain firm, so motivation is key.
What This Means for Buyers and Sellers
For Buyers
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Leverage opportunities: With 6,450 price drops, buyers may negotiate more effectively now.
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Plenty of options: 3,537 new + 686 back‑on‑market listings mean diverse inventory.
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Act on sturdy picks: Over 2,500 pending and closed deals indicate many buyers still active—move quickly when you find the right fit.
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For Sellers
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Pricing is critical: With price decreases outpacing increases ten‑fold, realistic listing price is essential.
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Fresh listings stand out: New or “back on market” properties still sell—especially if well‑priced and staged.
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Should You Wait or Act?
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Buyers: It’s a favorable moment—enough inventory and negotiating room exist, while demand still supports closings.
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Sellers: Price smart, stage well, and list promptly to benefit from still‑solid demand—but don’t overprice or wait—buyers are discerning.
As the months turn toward fall, DFW’s real estate pulse is moderate but active. The abundance of new listings and the wave of price adjustments give buyers more leverage, while sellers need to match market expectations on price and presentation.
Whether you’re buying or selling—or just exploring—an informed, strategic approach will serve you best.
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