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DFW Market Brief, Episode 9 — Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Realtor.com's first Metro Affordability and Homebuilding Report Card ranks the 100 largest metros. DFW earned a B+, scored 67.9 out of 100, and ranked 15th. The homebuilding side scored 81.3, the affordability side 54.5, and what the 8.9 percent new-build premium really means once incentives enter the picture.
The numbers from this episode:
DFW: B+, 67.9 out of 100, ranked 15th of 100 (Realtor.com, via CultureMap Dallas)
Homebuilding components: 81.3; affordability components: 54.5
Median household income: $88,783; median listing price: $426,446
Newly built homes cost 8.9% more than existing…
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