North Texas Real Estate: 2024 Home Market in Review
February 21, 2025
By Elena Garrett, Realtor, Investor, 72SOLD Area Director – Feb 20, 2025
Why Institutional and International Investors Should Be Watching North Texas Right Now
As we enter 2025, North Texas real estate presents one of the most intriguing investment landscapes in the U.S. While national headlines focus on rising mortgage rates, slowing sales, and inventory surges, savvy investors know that local market nuances matter more than macroeconomic fears.
At the intersection of affordability, economic growth, and shifting buyer behavior, Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and its surrounding counties offer an array of challenges and opportunities. Some markets are primed for stable cash flow investments, while others are facing severe inventory buildups—offering potential discounts for buy-and-hold investors but also increased risks for flippers.
👉 Where should you place your bets in 2025? Start by watching these four in-depth market breakdowns:
📌 Grayson County Market Review
📌 Hunt, Kaufman, Henderson & Navarro Market Review
📌 Johnson, Ellis, Wise & Parker Market Review
📌 Collin, Denton, Dallas & Tarrant Market Review
A Data-Driven Approach to the North Texas Market
One of the most research-driven YouTube channels for real estate investors in North Texas, Elena Garrett’s channel, has compiled a four-part video analysis of 13 key counties in the region, covering home prices, days on market, supply/demand trends, and predictions for 2025. These deep dives offer granular insights that national and international investment groups won’t find in generic market reports.
👉 Key takeaway: Before making any large-scale investment decisions, it’s critical to understand which counties are seeing price appreciation, which are stabilizing, and which are still in decline.
2024: A Year of Diverging Market Trends
North Texas saw a complex mix of price recovery, stagnation, and sharp declines in 2024. While some counties exceeded their 2022 price peaks, others struggled with oversupply and buyer hesitation.
👉 Which counties should institutional investors prioritize in 2025?
🏆 The Winners: Stability and Price Growth in Select Markets
- Grayson County: One of the few counties where prices surpassed 2022 highs. Investors saw solid appreciation, but will it last? Watch the full analysis here.
- Parker County: The most stable price movement in the region, offering predictable ARVs for flippers and long-term investors. Deep dive available here.
- Denton County: Nearly recovered its 2022 price levels, making it one of the few counties where price stability is emerging. See the full breakdown here.
- Ellis County: The fastest-moving market in 2024, with homes selling quickly and prices holding up well.
👉 What does this mean for investors? If you’re looking for relatively stable appreciation and predictable pricing for fix-and-flips or rental properties, these counties could be safe bets for 2025.
📉 The Caution Zones: Markets Facing Price Drops & Inventory Overload
Several counties saw significant price declines after the spring peak, indicating investor caution is warranted.
- Navarro & Hunt Counties: Massive price collapses after April. Investors who entered too late in the cycle saw their ARVs vanish. Avoid costly mistakes—watch the market review here.
- Wise County: A $200,000 median price drop in just 2 months. Extreme volatility signals high risk for fix-and-flip investors. Get the full county breakdown here.
- Tarrant County: Highest inventory buildup among DFW’s core counties, with homes taking much longer to sell. See the latest data.
👉 Investor takeaway: These markets may offer steep discounts in early 2025, but timing will be critical. Long hold periods, price unpredictability, and stagnant buyer demand could impact profits.
🏠 What the Data Tells Us About 2025: Investor Strategy Moving Forward
As North Texas enters 2025, investors need to adjust their expectations and strategies. The market is no longer experiencing the wild price surges of 2021-2022, but opportunities still exist—especially for well-researched investors who understand supply-and-demand shifts.
🔍 Key Trends to Watch:
📈 Rising Inventory Levels:
Most counties saw a surge in unsold homes, but DFW’s core markets never officially entered a buyer’s market. The data suggests that demand has not completely collapsed, meaning that inventory absorption could stabilize in 2025.
⏳ Days on Market is Increasing:
Homes that sold in two weeks in early 2024 were sitting for 40-60 days by year-end. Investors need to factor in longer hold times and adjust pricing strategies accordingly.
🛑 Flippers Beware: Price Reductions Are Becoming Normal
In 2022, price reductions were rare. By 2024, most counties saw homes selling 2-3% below their original list price—sometimes more. Investors relying on appreciation alone need to rethink their models.
🚀 Why Institutional & International Investors Should Be Watching This Market
📍 Texas remains a business-friendly, high-growth state with strong long-term real estate fundamentals.
📍 DFW continues to experience population growth, ensuring demand will persist even in slower market cycles.
📍 Local market trends are diverging, creating opportunities for investors who do their research.
📍 International investors looking for U.S. real estate opportunities should consider North Texas’ affordability compared to coastal markets.
For those looking to capitalize on North Texas real estate in 2025, data-driven investment decisions are key.
📢 What’s Your 2025 Investment Strategy?
Drop a comment on any of these videos and let’s discuss which counties offer the best opportunities for serious investors!
