| Market | Days on Mkt | Days to Close | Total Days | Price/Sq Ft | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson | 32 (−20) | 28 (+3) | 60 (−17) | $220.20 | −3.1% |
| Plano | 41 (−9) | 26 (unch.) | 67 (−9) | $216.89 | −1.4% |
| Allen | 41 (−4) | 33 (+5) | 74 (+1) | $216.89 | +1.0% |
| Arlington | 49 (+1) | 28 (unch.) | 77 (+1) | $175.33 | −1.3% |
| Dallas | 54 (−1) | 29 (+1) | 83 (unch.) | $245.83 | +1.8% |
| Fort Worth | 54 (+5) | 32 (+1) | 86 (+6) | $175.10 | +1.0% |
| Frisco | 56 (−2) | 32 (unch.) | 88 (−2) | $227.77 | −3.5% |
| McKinney | 57 (−1) | 30 (unch.) | 87 (−1) | $203.12 | −3.2% |
| Market | Median Price | YoY | Home Size | Median Age | Close/List |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen | $522,990 | +5.6% | 2,474 sqft | 24 yrs | 95.6% |
| Dallas | $440,000 | +3.4% | 1,859 sqft | 47 yrs | 93.7% |
| Fort Worth | $327,500 | −0.8% | 1,884 sqft | 20 yrs | 95.4% |
| Plano | $494,500 | −0.9% | 2,236 sqft | 36 yrs | 94.5% |
| Arlington | $320,000 | −1.5% | 1,845 sqft | 43 yrs | 95.7% |
| Richardson | $460,000 | −5.1% | 2,100 sqft | 50 yrs | 95.6% |
| McKinney | $485,000 | −5.8% | 2,443 sqft | 20 yrs | 94.1% |
| Frisco | $647,000 | −6.8% | 3,080 sqft | 15 yrs | 93.6% |
| Market | Closed Sales | YoY | Active Listings | YoY | Months Inv. | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plano | 190 | −25.2% | 705 | −24.0% | 3.4 | −1.0 |
| McKinney | 221 | −13.0% | 815 | −17.1% | 3.5 | −0.8 |
| Richardson | 96 | +5.5% | 283 | −9.0% | 3.5 | −0.2 |
| Arlington | 239 | −15.6% | 893 | −4.6% | 3.5 | −0.2 |
| Allen | 92 | −12.4% | 343 | −9.7% | 3.7 | −0.4 |
| Fort Worth | 841 | −8.2% | 3,327 | −6.9% | 3.7 | −0.4 |
| Dallas | 793 | −6.3% | 4,077 | −4.3% | 5.0 | 0.0 |
| Frisco | 202 | +3.6% | 936 | +2.3% | 5.0 | 0.0 |
Plano: When Supply Is the Story
Plano has the tightest inventory of any market we track — 3.4 months, a full month lower than a year ago — with active listings down 24.0%. But closed sales fell 25.2% too, so this isn't a buying frenzy draining the shelves. It's fewer homeowners choosing to list in the first place.
Demand hasn't gone anywhere. As more companies bring their offices north to the corporate campuses in Plano, more buyers want to live closer to where they work — in the "Golden Corridor" between the Dallas North Tollway and Preston Road in West Plano, or in East Plano's revitalized downtown with DART rail access. Homes went under contract nine days faster than last August, at 41 days, and the median price held nearly flat at $494,500. Thin supply plus steady demand is keeping Plano steady while neighboring markets soften.
Frisco: Room to Breathe
Frisco is the only market in this edition where active listings grew (up 2.3%), with inventory holding at 5.0 months. That extra supply shows up across the board: the median price fell 6.8% to $647,000 — the largest decline of the eight — price per square foot slipped 3.5%, and homes closed at 93.6% of original list, the most negotiating room in the data.
And yet closed sales rose 3.6%, one of only two markets where sales grew. Frisco's national profile, the Fields development pipeline, and its corporate relocation engine keep demand steady, while new construction just to the north in communities like Aubrey adds choices. For buyers, Frisco is the most negotiable market in this edition. For sellers, preparation and pricing matter more here than anywhere else on the list.
Allen: A Month-to-Month Turnaround
Last month, Allen's median price was down 4.2% year-over-year. This month, it's up 5.6% to $522,990 — the strongest gain of the eight. Before reading that as a surge, look at price per square foot, which rose just 1.0%. Much of the swing reflects which homes closed, including newer, larger homes tied to builder incentives along Allen's growing northern corridor.
The underlying picture is steady: active listings down 9.7%, 3.7 months of inventory, homes selling four days faster than last year, and a 95.6% close-to-list ratio. Allen buyers heading downtown face quite a commute, but with more employers relocating north to the Plano campuses, that commute math is changing — and Allen is well positioned for it.
What This Means for You
Buyers
Mortgage rates rose in September, after this data was recorded — and when some buyers step back, competition eases for those who are ready. Watch Frisco and Dallas first: they already carry the most inventory and the most negotiating room, so softer pricing is most likely to show up there. A good buy now can position you well for the long term, with the option to refinance later if rates ease. In tighter markets like Plano, McKinney, and Richardson, have your pre-approval and priorities in hand so you can act calmly when the right home appears.
Sellers
Prices softened in five of these eight markets, but homes are still closing between 93.6% and 95.7% of original list — so pricing to today's data, not last spring's headlines, is what protects your result. Modest investments up front, like fresh paint, staging, and addressing what a pre-listing inspection reveals, remove obstacles before they become negotiating points. In tight markets like Plano and McKinney, a well-prepared home stands out. In Frisco, where buyers are comparing, it's essential.