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DFW Housing Market Update: October 2026
DFW sales fell 5.7% in August, and mortgage rates have since topped 7%. Where Mansfield, Midlothian, and Waxahachie stand this fall.
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Practical information for buyers and sellers in Mansfield, Midlothian, Waxahachie, and surrounding areas. No fluff.
DFW sales fell 5.7% in August, and mortgage rates have since topped 7%. Where Mansfield, Midlothian, and Waxahachie stand this fall.
Read the UpdateYou can buy a home with an ITIN, a tax ID number the IRS issues to people who aren’t eligible for a Social Security number, usually with a larger down payment than a conventional loan. How ITIN mortgages work, what you need, and bilingual help start to finish.
Read the GuideIncome limits reach $205,625 in Tarrant County, and 3 of the 4 state programs have no first-time-buyer rule. Every program compared on the agencies’ own guidelines and rate sheets, checked October 2026.
Read the ComparisonThe VA builder-ID rule ended in March 2025 and most articles haven't caught up. Builder incentive math under the 4% rule, fees a VA buyer never pays, and Texas VLB land loans up to $200K.
Read the GuideFrisco fell 5.1%, Plano 5.3%, McKinney 6.9% in the year to March 2026 per Zillow. Mansfield held at -1.9%. City-by-city data and the math behind the gap.
Read the UpdateYou can use a realtor to rent a house, apartment, or highrise in DFW. Who pays the fee depends on the property and your agreement, and the guide covers the Texas rules every renter should know.
Read the GuideFive questions to ask any agent, the 2026 Mansfield market data, and an honest case for Silvia Poulin (5-star bilingual REALTOR, BK Real Estate Top Producer March 2026).
Read the GuideTDHCA, TSAHC, and local DPA programs explained. Tarrant County offers up to $50K, Fort Worth up to $25K. Real math on a $400K home.
Read the GuideVoters raised the homestead exemption to $140,000 in November 2025, retroactive to tax year 2025. Effective rates by DFW county, protest deadlines, and worked examples.
Read the GuideTEA ratings, attendance zones, and the top campuses. U.S. News ranks Frontier STEM No. 3 in Texas (2026-27). 34,733 students, with 21 of 47 rated campuses A-rated (20 of 46 K-12).
Read the GuideMidlothian ISD earned a B (89) from TEA for 2025-26, and both high schools (Midlothian and Heritage) are A-rated. Attendance zones, campus ratings, and the strongest schools.
Read the GuideWaxahachie ISD jumped a full letter to a B (80) for 2025-26, and Global High School is A-rated. Attendance zones, the honest elementary picture, and the strongest campuses.
Read the GuideTwo cities, two personalities. Mansfield is established with top schools. Midlothian is growing with new construction value. Which fits your life?
Read the ComparisonCompare new homes from the low $400s to more than $1 million across M3 Ranch, South Pointe, Somerset, View at the Reserve, Rockwood, and Birdsong. Verified pricing and what to know before your first visit.
Read the GuideTexas A&M data, Q1 closed sales, and how Mansfield, Midlothian, and Waxahachie compared as DFW's spring 2026 market shifted toward buyers.
Read the UpdateMansfield, Midlothian, Waxahachie, Cedar Hill, Red Oak, and Burleson. Prices, schools, commutes, and trade-offs for each.
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