Dallas housing
market update.
September 2026 Edition
Here's what's happening in the Dallas housing market right now. Median sale prices sit around $386,000, down about 4.4% from a year ago, homes are taking roughly 65 days to sell, and activity is still growing even as prices normalize. Here are the real numbers, what they mean, and what to do about them. Updated monthly by Tommy Williams, Atlanta real estate agent with 21 years and 500+ homes sold across Metro Atlanta.
Dallas at a glance.
Inventory snapshot
For-sale supply across Dallas and Paulding County has expanded over the past year. New construction communities along the Highway 278 corridor keep adding homes, resale inventory has grown, and that extra supply is a big reason prices have eased about 4.4% in Dallas and roughly 6% across the county. Buyers today have more choices than they've had in years, and sellers are competing with fresh construction for attention.
Figures are approximate and reflect recent public housing market data for Dallas, GA and Paulding County. Your property's value depends on its own condition, location, and timing.
What this means for
buyers and sellers.
For Sellers in Dallas
Price against today's comps, not 2022 values. With the median down about 4.4% year over year and homes taking roughly 65 days to sell, an overpriced listing sits and then usually sells for less than a realistic price would have brought on day one.
Expect to compete with new construction. Builders along the Highway 278 corridor offer upgraded finishes, warranties, and financing incentives, so your resale needs to show exceptionally well and be priced within reach of your closest comparable sales.
Use the first 30 days wisely, because that's when buyer activity is strongest. Clean, declutter, invest in professional photography, and act on early feedback: a pricing or presentation fix in week two beats a price reduction in week ten.
For Buyers in Dallas
You have real negotiating room. Prices are down about 4.4% year over year in Dallas and roughly 6% across Paulding County, and at about 65 days on market, many sellers are motivated to get to a closing date.
Look at new construction, too. Builders are competing for buyers with rate buydowns and closing-cost credits, and those incentives can make a new home cost about the same as a resale that needs work.
Stay thorough. A growing market with more supply rewards buyers who verify condition, check what a home actually needs, and compare it to newer inventory nearby before writing an offer. Don't chase the first house you like; the choices are there, so compare options.
Dallas market questions, answered.
These are the questions I hear most from Dallas homeowners right now, answered straight. If your situation is different, I'm a phone call away.
Is Dallas a buyer's market right now?
Not quite, but it's moving in that direction. Prices are down about 4.4% year over year and homes are taking roughly 65 days to sell, which tells me buyers have more room to negotiate than they did a couple of years ago. At the same time, market activity is still growing, so a well-priced home in good condition draws real interest. I'd call it a market that favors the prepared buyer: negotiate, but don't assume every seller is desperate.
Why are Dallas home prices down if the market is growing?
Prices are normalizing after the post-pandemic run-up, not collapsing, and more supply is the main driver. New construction along the Highway 278 corridor keeps adding homes, resale inventory has expanded, and buyers now have choices they haven't had in years. The same pattern shows across Paulding County, where prices are off roughly 6% year over year. Growing activity with moderating prices is a healthier, more balanced market than the frenzy of a few years ago.
Should I sell my Dallas home now or wait?
It depends on your timeline and what you're selling into. If your home is priced realistically, shows well, and competes with the new construction nearby, the growing buyer activity in Dallas can work in your favor. If you're holding out for 2022 prices, you'll likely be disappointed, because fresh supply keeps adding competition. The smartest move is to get a data-backed estimate of your home's value first and build a strategy from there. I'm available whenever you're ready to run the numbers.
What's your home
actually worth?
These numbers tell the big picture for Dallas. Your home has its own story: recent comparable sales, condition, lot, upgrades, and timing. I'll give you a clear, honest assessment of what your property is worth in today's Dallas market, and what strategy makes sense for your situation.
I'm available. I'm ready when you are, and I'll be in touch after you reach out. Tommy Williams, Bailey Heritage Homes, Georgia License #287291.