Fort Worth just crossed a million people and became America's 10th largest city — the second-biggest population gain in the country last year. That's not just a fun headline. Here's what it actually means for your Fort Worth home's value, equity, and potential next move — from a builder and Realtor who watches this market every week.

Six months into 2026, DFW has its first real buyer's market in years. Prices have softened ~1-2%, inventory is at multi-year highs, days on market are in the 50s, and one in five listings has had a price cut. Here's the halftime read on what just happened and where the rest of the year is heading.