National Economic Backdrop
The 30-year mortgage rate has risen to 7.32% as of October 2026, reflecting a monthly increase of 0.29 points. The federal funds target rate stands at 3.75%, with a slight month-over-month increase. Inflation, as measured by the CPI, is reported at 4.02%, indicating ongoing upward pressure on prices.
DFW Market Summary
The median home price in the DFW area is currently $379,990, showing a year-over-year decline of 1.6%. The months of inventory available is at 4.5 months, which has remained stable over the past three months. Home sales volume has decreased significantly, with a total of 7,228 sales recorded, marking a year-over-year drop of 6.6%.
Arlington Housing Market
In Arlington, the median home price is $326,750, reflecting a modest increase of 1.8% month-over-month. The months of inventory stands at 3.6, which has seen a slight increase over the past three months. Year-over-year, the price has decreased by 0.7%.
Mansfield Housing Market
Mansfield's median home price is currently $485,000, having decreased by 3.0% month-over-month. The inventory level is at 3.5 months, which has increased slightly over the past three months. Year-over-year, home prices in Mansfield have risen by 4.3%.
Generated October 25, 2026