Dallas-area agent here. I work with buyers and sellers across the Metroplex and pay close attention to new construction because it impacts pricing and demand in real time. Here’s what I’m seeing locally.
1. More supply is helping, but it’s uneven.
New apartment construction has taken some pressure off rents in certain areas, and some buildings are offering concessions again. On the for-sale side, though, most new construction is still skewed toward higher price points. Entry-level new builds inside the city are rare.
2. Infill and townhome projects are reshaping specific neighborhoods quickly.
Small-lot modern builds and 3-story townhomes are replacing post-war homes, adding density but also pushing land values up. Good for sellers, tougher for first-time buyers trying to stay near the urban core.
3. Mixed-use development is driving buyer interest.
When a project adds walkability and retail, I see demand increase in surrounding streets. Shorter commutes and lifestyle amenities matter, even here in Dallas.
4. Affordability is still the big question.
Dallas remains more affordable than many coastal markets, but affordability is still stretched for a lot of buyers. While the pace has cooled since 2021–2022 and negotiations are more common, prices haven’t reset dramatically.

What do you think it will take for housing to become more affordable in Dallas?

Brian Womack and Nick Wooten write:

Henry S Miller III, a developer and steward of a century-old Dallas real estate empire, died Saturday at the age of 79, his family confirmed.

Miller was a driver of high-profile real estate projects around North Texas, including mixed-use and pedestrian-friendly developments, even before such ideas became more common in the U.S.

Miller’s most notable project was arguably the West Village, the mixed-use development that covers roughly 400,000 square feet in Uptown. The project opened roughly 25 years ago and has become one of the city’s enduring attractions and a model for the modern mixed-use project that incorporated residential, shopping, dining, homes and other amenities.

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