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The North Texas lu xury housing market is in a recalibration phase — not a correction. We are seeing a more selective, analytical buyer and a market that is increasingly segmented by price point, product and location: $5 million and up, with constrained supply, highly targeted buyers and strong pricing outcomes; $2 million to $5 million, the most competitive segment, with increased scrutiny and negotiation; and $1 million to $2 million, where there is the most pressure, driven by rate sensitivity and rising inventory. This segmentation is playing out differently across North Texas. The core Dallas lu xury market — Highland Park and University Park — remains one of the most resilient segments, with higher median prices and less days on the market, signaling continued demand for premier homes. But emerging lu xury markets — think Prosper, Celina, Aledo — are defining the next phase of North Texas lu xury, with healthy sales growth and a demand for space and lifestyle that is strong. This is where future lu xury inventory is being built. Meanwhile, Fort Worth continues to evolve as a strategic lu xury alternative. Here are the market dynamics that have defined Q1 2026: 1) Inventory has reset expectations, which means greater pricing scrutiny and increased negotiation. 2) Buyers are more strategic than ever: data-informed, design-conscious and willing to wait for the right property. 3) The execution gap is widening: The difference between well-prepared, well-priced homes that are selling efficiently and overpriced or underwhelming homes that are sitting on the market has never been more pronounced. The bottom line? The North Texas lu xury market is not slowing: It is evolving into a more sophisticated, segmented environment. The expert advisors of Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty understand how to navigate pricing, positioning and submarket dynamics and how to create the most success for their clients — not just in 2026 but always. What the market is and isn't doing.