A Balanced Market reflected in the 2025 EOY December Housing Report
Texas closed 2025 with clear signs of a market transitioning toward a balanced market. Across the region, inventory increased, giving buyers more options and easing the intense competition of previous years. Pricing softened in many areas, reflecting seller adjustments to affordability pressures and changing demand. While closed sales declined in several markets, others held steady or showed modest gains, indicating continued buyer engagement at realistic price points.
Tarrant County Median Sales Price is down slightly compared to December 2024, while Days on Market and Months of Inventory reflect an advantage for Sellers. Tarrant County’s prices held steady at $341,000, while sales volume leveled off, which, shows a balanced market with moderate buyer demand and steady listing activity.
Parker County has 4.8 Months of Inventory giving Buyers a slight advantage in negotiation power. Parker County is showing a slight cooling in sales price at $445,000.
Johnson County lost some ground on Median Price, but Closed Sales and Days on Market reflect a stable market. All signs point favorably to Sellers when compared to November 2025.
Our Quick Comparison for this Housing Report shows Buyer activity is down in all segments.
Fort Worth continues to be a competitive market where Months of Inventory favors Sellers, but Days on Market seems to favor Buyers. As we get into the cooler months, active listings are down but so are closed sales.
There is strong demand for Granbury. Closed Sales, Median Price, and Days on Market all reflect a balanced market where attractive listings are selling quickly.
The City of Weatherford show Active and Closed Sales are strong when compared to December 2024. Days on Market and Months of Inventory reflect strong demand for Weatherford.
Aledo continues to be a premium market with the highest overall Median Sales Price and continues to outpace the surrounding area. Active Listings are down overall when compared to December 2024. Months of Inventory shows that Buyers are growing and demand is closing, attractive listings are selling quickly.
Willow Park Months of Inventory shows a huge favor for Sellers at 3.3 when compared to December 2025. Median Price is down slightly while days on the market seems to favor Buyers.
What’s Ahead?
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) predicts a market surge in 2026. High Mortgage Interest Rates, the Government Shut-down, slow Job Growth, – all these elements are balancing and the market is stabilizing. Many economists are predicting a double digit jump in sales, while market prices are expected to remain stable.
Read more from NAR here.