DFW Real Estate Market Update — August 2026

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

Another month is here, and you know what that means: a drop-in newsletter from yours truly! This summer has been busy, but August is looking a little more relaxed (in a still very-productive way).

Work on my investment house near Kiest Park in Wynnewood continues and is looking good — it should be ready for resale within the next month. Stay tuned, and let me know if you know anyone who'd love a freshly renovated home in that area.

New construction is popping right now, too. Builders are incentivizing buyers to choose their properties over others, and I've been able to help clients secure some impressive deals on new builds this month — details below.

Have a happy month, and look forward to seeing you at the annual fall pumpkin-carving contest coming up sooner than we think (details TBD — keep an eye out).

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

🏡 DFW Real Estate Market Snapshot — August 2026

• Months of Inventory: 5.3 months (down 7% vs. August 2025)

• Average Days on Market: 57 days (down 3% vs. August 2025)

• Sales Price vs. Original List Price: 95% on average (flat vs. August 2025)

Fun fact: Mortgage rates in the summer of 2006 were around 6.75% — that was 20 years ago.

🏘️ East Dallas Spotlight — Munger Place

If you've never spent an afternoon walking Munger Place, it's worth the detour.

It's one of Dallas's original planned neighborhoods — a preservation district of Prairie Four-Square and Craftsman homes just a couple of miles from downtown, where deed restrictions dating back to 1905 still protect the uniform, tree-lined streetscape today. Every home was built to the same standard: two stories, set back the same distance from the street, no homes facing the side streets — which is why Munger Place still reads as one cohesive neighborhood rather than a patchwork.

What draws buyers in, in my experience: it's the architecture, the history, and the location in the city center, just a couple of miles from downtown. There are tons of trees, it feels like an actual neighborhood — and because it's a preservation district, homeowners know they won't end up with a modern teardown-and-rebuild going up next door. They get to enjoy the neighborhood as it is for a long time to come.

Price-wise, recent closed sales put the median at $895,000, with most finished homes trading between roughly $800,000 and $1.6 million.

If Junius Heights has been on your radar, Munger Place is worth a look too — more two-story homes, set further back on the lot, with a bit more architectural prestige if the budget allows.

📩 Reach out to Adam with questions about the neighborhood — he's closed deals there from a $368K condo to a $1.25M quadruplex.

🥪 Big Dallas News — Seegars, a New Modern Deli, Opens in The Cedars

A new sandwich shop is now open next to Mike's Gemini at 1910 Harwood Street in The Cedars district of Dallas. The sandwiches are thick, full of flavor, and go for a modest price. The cafe itself is about as retro as it gets for a Dallas cafe, and it features live music. Go check it out — and while you're in the area, take a look at the other fun developments happening in The Cedars.

Seegars Deli is the latest from hospitality entrepreneur Olivia Genthe, who opened Fount Board & Table in Uptown in 2020 and launched Little Blue Bistro in Bishop Arts last year (a nominee for the 2026 Tastemaker Awards' Best New Restaurant).

Active Listings — Represented by Adam Nelson Realty

West Dallas

1717 McBroom St, Dallas, TX For Sale: $635,000 · 4 bed / 3.5 bath / 2,561 sq ft Also available For Lease: $3,800/mo

Listed by Adam Nelson · (817) 253-9607

Two 4-Plexes Available — Western Hills, Fort Worth

3732 Bonnie Dr, Fort Worth, TX $559,000 per 4-plex · 2 bed / 2 bath / 1,095 sq ft per unit

A rare investor opportunity — two adjacent four-plexes available for $1.1M total, with tenants and leases already in place. Strong cash flow from day one. Contact Adam for details: (817) 253-9607

Recently Under Contract — New Construction Buyers Represented by Adam Nelson Realty

Landmark — Denton, TX

Highland Homes — Kent Floor Plan 3–5 bed / 3–5 bath / 3,023 base sq ft · Currently building

Buyer represented in new construction purchase by Adam · (817) 253-9607

Eden Ranch — Arlington, TX

DR Horton — Valley Spring Floor Plan 4 bed / 3 bath / 3,239 sq ft · Currently building

Buyer represented in new construction purchase by Adam · (817) 253-9607

Recently Sold — Represented by Adam Nelson Realty

Southwest Arlington

2605 Collard Rd, Arlington, TX Listed at $434,000 · 3 bed / 2 bath / 2,025 sq ft · Built 1978

Listed by Adam Nelson · (817) 253-9607

📅 Events in Dallas — August 2026

• August 7 — Kesha at Dos Equis Pavilion

• August 7–9 — Texas Tax-Free Weekend

• August 14 — Megan Moroney at American Airlines Center

• August 21 — Benson Boone at American Airlines Center

• August 23 — Dog Day at Backyard Dallas

• Every Thursday — Dallas Arboretum Twilight Nights

• Every Thursday — Perot Museum's Thursdays on Tap

🎉 Adam Nelson Realty Turns 2 This Month!

Thank you to everyone who has continued to support this brokerage adventure by sharing your referrals and real estate needs with me. I love being able to show up for you when it's time to make a move.

If you haven't had a chance to check out the website lately, pop over — weekly neighborhood guides and blog posts might give you some inspiration for your next real estate adventure.

Wondering What Your Payment Might Be for a New Home? Talk to a Lender First.

Two of Adam's preferred lenders are ready to help you understand what you qualify for:

Grant Edmondson · (432) 296-2423

Liz Immanivong · (214) 300-5767

Interested in buying, selling, or investing in the DFW area? Reach out to Adam directly.

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