As we enter the final month of 2025, the Dallas Fort Worth housing market is carrying steady momentum into the winter season. Inventory is tightening, sellers are more negotiable, and buyers who remain active during December tend to be serious and financially ready.
Here is your full December check-in based on what we are seeing across Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, and Denton counties.
Market Snapshot
Market Type: Balanced leaning slightly toward sellers
Average Days on Market: 32
Active Listings: Slight decline heading into the holidays
Buyer Activity: Steady but cautious
Seller Activity: Increasing incentive offers
Investor Activity: Strong in value-add and terms-based deals
What We Are Seeing This Month
Many homeowners prefer to wait until January to list, which reduces supply and tightens competition. Sellers who do enter the market in December tend to be more motivated and more open to repairs, concessions, and creative terms.
Interest rates have stabilized, and pre-approved buyers in DFW are moving with intention. Well-priced homes under 450,000 are still seeing fast movement, especially in suburbs like:
Homes above 600,000 are experiencing longer days on market unless competitively priced.
Investors are leaning more on creative strategies to secure deals, including:
Distressed opportunities are increasing due to tax deadlines, deferred maintenance, and homeowners aiming to start fresh in the new year.
DFW builders continue offering incentives such as:
These will likely continue into early 2026 as builders want clean year-end books.
Key Opportunities for December
Holiday Reminder
December closings can be delayed by lender holidays, title office closures, and shortened business hours. If you plan to buy or sell this month, start paperwork early to stay ahead of Christmas and New Year’s scheduling constraints.
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