DFW Real Estate Market Update — May 2025 | Adam Nelson Realty

May 01, 2025•3 min read

DFW Real Estate Market Update — May 2025

Published by Adam Nelson | Adam Nelson Realty | Dallas, TX

Happy May! Big things happening at Adam Nelson Realty this month — including a team expansion worth knowing about (more below).

On the market: Dallas has officially entered one of the most buyer-friendly stretches in nearly two decades. More inventory means more choices, more negotiating power, and less pressure to rush a decision. Adam's advice this month is simple: Don't wait to buy real estate. Buy real estate and wait.

If you can buy right now, you should. And if you're selling, call Adam — positioning your home competitively in this market is everything.

— Adam Nelson, Your REALTOR® for Life 📞 (817) 253-9607

🏡 DFW Real Estate Market Snapshot — May 2025

Months of Inventory: 5.0 months (up 28% vs. May 2024)
Average Days on Market: 61 days (up 17% vs. May 2024)
Sales Price vs. Original List Price: 95% on average (down 1% vs. May 2024)

What this means: Dallas is in the top three metro areas in the country for inventory growth over the past 12 months — and 28% more inventory than last May is the clearest signal yet that buyers have the upper hand. Homes are sitting longer and selling at a slight discount to list price, which means buyers have more room to negotiate than at any point in roughly two years. Sellers who want to compete need to be priced right and presented well from day one.

💡 Rates Ticked Up — But the Window Is Still Open

Mortgage rates moved up slightly this month, but Adam's preferred lenders know how to run the numbers. With inventory rising and competition lower, the overall equation for buyers still leans favorable.

Kelsey Acosta & Dan Carson — One Group Mortgage Down payments as low as 3–5% for primary residences, 15–20% for investment loans. (214) 803-7129

👋 Welcome to the Team: Patricia Ruiz

Adam Nelson Realty has grown by one. Patricia Ruiz — a licensed real estate agent with 7 years of sales experience and hundreds of homes sold — has joined the team.

Patricia specializes in investment properties: buy-and-flip, buy-and-hold, and short-term rentals. She brings expertise in ROI analysis, risk management, and negotiation, and develops personalized strategies to help investors maximize returns. As a member of ANR, she now also serves buyers and sellers of all types, including primary residence clients.

Languages: English & Spanish Phone: (817) 217-0316 Email: [email protected] Specialties: Investment properties, listings, buyer representation