DFW Real Estate Blog & Market Trends

If you have been watching the Parker County real estate market this year, the headline for early fall is stability. Prices are holding close to where they were a year ago, homes are moving a bit faster than they were last summer, and buyers finally have a little more breathing room than they did during the frenzy of the past few years.

Across Parker County, the median home sale price came in at $487,570 for the three months ending in July 2026, essentially flat compared to a year earlier, down just 0.29%, according to Redfin's county data. Price per square foot slipped slightly to $209, down 1.4% year over year. Sales themselves cooled a bit too, with 267 homes closing in that window, down 4.3% from the 279 homes sold over the same stretch last year.

Homes are still selling with some urgency. The typical home in the Parker County real estate market spent 70 days on the market before going under contract, four days faster than a year ago. Sellers who price correctly are still doing well: the average sale to list ratio sits at 98.4%, and 16.6% of homes sold above their asking price, up meaningfully from a year earlier. On the other hand, nearly 29% of listings saw at least one price reduction before selling, a reminder that overpricing still gets punished quickly in this market.

Inventory has ticked down slightly in recent months. Federal Reserve data sourced from Realtor.com shows 1,215 active listings across the county in August 2026, down from 1,229 in June. That is a modest pullback, not a dramatic one, and it means buyers searching for homes for sale in Parker County, Texas still have a reasonable amount of choice compared with the ultra tight inventory of a few years ago.

Zoom in on Weatherford, the county seat and one of our team's core markets, and the picture looks stronger. The Weatherford TX real estate market posted a median sale price of $359,820 over the same three month window, up 7.4% from a year ago, according to Redfin. Homes there are also moving faster, spending a median of 42 days on the market, 11 days quicker than last year, and 165 homes changed hands, up 8.4% year over year. Aledo and the rest of the county's western half are seeing similar interest from buyers drawn to the schools, the space, and the shorter commute into Fort Worth.

The biggest factor shaping decisions right now is the cost of borrowing. The 30 year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.76% for the week ending September 10, 2026, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey, up from 6.35% at this time last year. That higher rate environment is keeping some would be buyers on the sidelines and tempering how aggressively sellers can price, which helps explain why Parker County TX home prices overall have flattened even while a strong pocket like Weatherford keeps appreciating.

For buyers, this is a market where patience and preparation pay off. With inventory holding fairly steady and nearly a third of listings taking a price cut, there is room to negotiate on homes that have sat for a few weeks, and getting pre-approved before you start touring puts you in a stronger position once you find the right one. For sellers, the numbers say the same thing they have all year: homes priced realistically from day one are still selling close to asking price in about ten weeks, while overpriced listings are the ones dragging down the average days on market. A thoughtful pricing strategy matters more now than it did during the frenzy of a few years ago.

Whether you are weighing a move in Weatherford, Aledo, or anywhere else in Parker County, we would love to talk through what these numbers mean for your specific street and situation. Give The Jonathan Cook Team a call at 817-999-6777, we are happy to help.

September is when Fort Worth really hits its stride. The heat finally lets up just enough to enjoy an evening outdoors, and the city's fall calendar fills in fast with festivals, live music and neighborhood events that pull people out of their houses and into the community. If you're weighing a move to Fort Worth, or you already call it home and want to know what's worth circling on the calendar, here's what's happening around town this month.

Start with Fort Worth Oktoberfest, running September 24 through 26 at Trinity Park. It's one of the city's bigger fall gatherings, with German food, live music, dancing and contests, plus a lineup that includes the Alex Meixner Band, Das Ist Lustig and Alpenmusikanten. Trinity Park sits right along the Trinity River near the Cultural District, so it's an easy stop for anyone who lives on the west side, and a good reminder of just how much green space and river trail access Fort Worth residents get to use for free.

If art is more your speed, mark down Fall Gallery Night on September 19. Galleries, studios and cultural spaces across the city throw open their doors for one evening of exhibitions and demonstrations. It's a genuinely low-key, walkable way to see several neighborhoods at once, from the Near Southside to the Cultural District, and it's the kind of night that shows off why Fort Worth's arts scene punches well above its weight for a city this size.

The city also kicks off ¡Celebramos! Hispanic Heritage Month on September 15, and it runs through October 15. Expect festivals, parades, live music and family events spread across Fort Worth's neighborhoods for the full month. It's one of the more visible reminders of how much culture and history shape daily life here, and it's worth checking event listings throughout the month since new happenings get added as the celebration builds.

And if you want a weekly dose of classic Fort Worth, the Stockyards Championship Rodeo runs Friday and Saturday nights at the historic Cowtown Coliseum, with tie-down roping, breakaway roping, team roping and barrel racing. It's been part of the Stockyards for decades, and it's still one of the best ways to hand visiting family or friends a genuine slice of Fort Worth heritage without leaving the city limits.

We bring this stuff up every month for a reason. When people ask us why they should consider Fort Worth, our answer is never just about square footage or school ratings, even though both matter. It's about what a Tuesday evening or a Saturday afternoon actually looks like once you live here, whether that's a walk through Trinity Park, an art walk with neighbors, or grabbing a spot at the rodeo on a whim. Neighborhoods near the Stockyards, the Cultural District and the Near Southside all have their own personality, and the right one for you depends as much on how you want to spend your weekends as it does on your budget.

That's the piece a listing sheet can't tell you, and it's the piece we spend our time on. The Jonathan Cook Team works Fort Worth alongside the rest of Tarrant, Parker, Johnson and Hood counties every day, and we like knowing which festival is happening two blocks from a house we're showing, not just the square footage. If you're thinking about buying or selling in Fort Worth, or you just want a read on how a particular pocket of the city is trending, give us a call at 817-999-6777. We're happy to talk Fort Worth real estate, or just point you toward a good rodeo seat.

If you have been watching homes for sale in Hood County, Texas this year, you have probably noticed the market feels a little different than it did back in the spring. As we move deeper into fall 2026, the numbers back that up. Inventory is easing, homes are sitting on the market a bit longer, and sellers are adjusting their expectations. Here is a plain look at where things stand today for anyone thinking about buying or selling in Granbury and the surrounding Hood County communities.

The median home sale price across Hood County came in at $361,440 for the three months ending in July 2026, up 3.3% from a year earlier, according to Redfin's Hood County housing market data. That modest year over year gain shows values have held up even as the pace of sales has cooled. At the same time, asking prices are coming down a bit heading into fall. The median listing price for the county dropped to $389,350 in July, down from $399,000 in June, per Realtor.com data compiled by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. That is usually a sign sellers are pricing more realistically for where buyer demand actually sits right now, rather than chasing last year's numbers.

Inventory tells a similar story. Hood County had 816 total listings in August 2026, down 8.83% from the same month last year and down slightly from 821 in July and 828 in June, according to that same Realtor.com listing data. New listings slowed too, with only 152 new homes hitting the market in August compared to 198 in July, per the same source. Some of that is a normal seasonal pattern, since fewer sellers tend to list heading into the school year and the holidays, but it also means buyers have fewer fresh options to choose from than they did earlier in the summer.

Homes are also taking longer to sell than they were a year ago. The median time on market for Hood County reached 68 days in August 2026, up from 59 days in June, based on Realtor.com's local data. Redfin's July figures tell a consistent story, showing a median of 83 days on market for the county, up 10 days from a year earlier, with only 111 homes sold that month, a 13.9% drop year over year (Redfin). Homes are still selling close to asking price, with a sale to list price ratio of 97.3%, and about one in four listings saw a price reduction along the way, a share that is actually down slightly from last year.

None of this points to a market in trouble. It looks more like a normal late summer into fall cool down, layered on top of mortgage rates that are still keeping some buyers on the sidelines. With inventory easing and fewer new listings coming online, the flood of choices buyers saw earlier this year is thinning out, even as fewer transactions are closing overall. Sellers who priced aggressively this spring are trimming their numbers to match what buyers are actually willing to pay, which is about what we would expect this time of year in Hood County.

For buyers, this is a window worth paying attention to. Longer days on market and a meaningful share of homes with price cuts mean there is real room to negotiate, especially on listings that have been sitting for a month or more. For sellers, pricing correctly from day one matters more than ever. Homes that come out of the gate priced to where the market actually is are still selling close to full asking price, while overpriced listings are the ones racking up days on market. If you are weighing whether now is the right time to list or buy in Granbury or anywhere else in Hood County, the details of your specific neighborhood and price point matter more than the county wide averages above.

If you would like a clearer picture of what is happening on your street or in your price range, or if you are ready to talk through your options for buying or selling in Hood County, give The Jonathan Cook Team a call at 817-999-6777. We would love to help you make sense of the numbers and figure out the right next step.

If you have been keeping half an eye on Somervell County real estate this year, you already know it does not move like the rest of North Texas. We are a small county built around Glen Rose, and that means the numbers can swing more than they would in a bigger market with hundreds of closings a month. Still, the latest data gives a pretty clear read on where things stand, so let's walk through it.

According to Redfin's Somervell County housing market data, the median sale price across the county landed at $438,713 in July 2026, up 19.0% from the same month last year. Homes are also moving faster, with a median of 43 days on market, down from 64 days a year ago, and sellers are getting close to full asking price, with homes closing at about 97.8% of list price on average.

Zoom into Glen Rose itself and the numbers tell a related but slightly different story. Redfin's Glen Rose housing market data puts the city's median sale price at $362,000, up 10.5% year over year, with a median of 82 days on market. That gap between the county figure and the Glen Rose figure is worth noting rather than ignoring: with only a handful of homes closing each month countywide, one or two higher end sales can pull the median up quickly, so I would not read too much into any single month's number on its own.

For a longer term view, Zillow's Home Value Index for Glen Rose sat at $383,900 as of January 2026, essentially flat over the prior year. That steadier estimate lines up with what I am seeing on the ground: values have held firm and, in many cases, climbed, but this is not the double digit every month run up some headlines make it sound like.

Redfin also shows that 27.0% of listings countywide took a price drop over the past few months, up from a year ago, which tells me buyers still have some negotiating room on homes that are not priced sharply from day one. Well priced, well maintained homes are still selling close to list price and quickly. Overpriced ones are sitting and then adjusting.

Part of what is fueling this is simple population growth. Somervell County was home to an estimated 10,261 residents as of mid 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, up 11.5% since the 2020 census. That is a meaningful jump for a county this size, and it tracks with what our team hears constantly from people relocating here for the small town feel, the Paluxy River and Dinosaur Valley State Park, and a shorter commute into the DFW metro than they expected.

So what does this mean if you are buying in Somervell County right now? Inventory is still tight enough that homes priced right do not sit long, so get your financing lined up before you start touring and be ready to move when the right one comes up. You do have a bit more leverage than you would have had a year or two ago, especially on homes that have already had a price cut.

If you are selling, this remains a good market. Prices are up meaningfully from last year and days on market have improved. The number that stands out to me is that price drop share climbing. Pricing your home accurately from the start, based on what has actually closed nearby rather than what you hope it is worth, is what keeps you out of that group and gets you to closing faster.

Whether you are trying to buy your first place in Glen Rose, sell land or acreage, or just want an honest read on what your home is worth in today's market, we would love to help. Give The Jonathan Cook Team a call at 817-999-6777 and let's talk through your specific situation, no pressure, just straight answers from people who know this county well.

If you have been watching the Tarrant County real estate market this year, you have probably noticed the numbers pulling in a few different directions at once. Prices eased, sales slowed, and homes are taking a little longer to find a buyer, yet the ones that do sell are still closing near full asking price. Here is what the latest data actually shows, and what it means whether you are buying or selling in Fort Worth, Arlington, Euless, Bedford, Hurst, Haltom City, Keller, Benbrook, Grand Prairie, or anywhere else across Tarrant County TX.

The median sale price across Tarrant County TX came in at $338,866 over the three months ending in August 2026, down 3.9% from a year earlier, according to Redfin's Tarrant County housing market data. Price per square foot slipped a smaller 1.1%, to $180. That is a real change in direction. As recently as July, the county's median price was still edging up slightly year over year, so this tells us the market cooled in a meaningful way over the summer.

Fewer homes changed hands too. Redfin puts the most recent month's closed sales at 1,795, down 10.1% from the same time last year. Homes are also sitting a bit longer, with a median of 47 days on market, about two days slower than a year ago. Sellers who do land a buyer are still doing well, though. The average home sold for 98.2% of its asking price, and nearly one in five sellers, 19.6%, received an offer above list. On the other hand, 27.8% of listings had a price cut at some point, which tells you that pricing correctly from day one matters more than it did a couple of years back.

Buyers have more to choose from than they did a year or two ago, but supply itself has started to tighten slightly rather than keep expanding. Active listings across Tarrant County totaled 6,894 in July 2026, down 5.2% from a year earlier, according to the Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS' July housing report. That is a modest pullback in inventory after a long stretch of steady building, and it is worth watching as we head into fall.

A big piece of what is driving this slowdown is mortgage rates. The average 30 year fixed rate climbed to 6.78% as of September 9, 2026, according to Bankrate, its highest level in about a year after ticking up through the summer. Higher borrowing costs price some buyers out of the market or push them to wait it out, and that shows up directly in slower sales and softer prices, even in a market like Tarrant County that has held up better than a lot of the country over the past few years.

If you are buying in Tarrant County right now, this is a market where patience and preparation pay off. You have real room to negotiate on homes that have been sitting a while, sellers are more willing to work with reasonable offers, and you are unlikely to find yourself in a bidding war on most listings. Getting pre-approved and knowing your numbers now, before rates move again, puts you in the strongest possible position.

If you are selling, the data has a clear message: price it right the first time. Homes priced to today's market are still selling close to full asking price in under two months, but the nearly 28% of listings that needed a price cut show what happens when a home goes on the market priced for last year's numbers instead of this year's. A sharp, realistic list price from day one is usually the difference between a smooth sale and a listing that sits.

If new construction is part of your search, Tarrant County has active new build communities in cities like Crowley and Mansfield. You can browse what is currently available on our New Construction homes page.

Whether you are weighing a move in Fort Worth, Arlington, Keller, Euless, Bedford, Hurst, Haltom City, Grand Prairie, Benbrook, or anywhere else in Tarrant County, the right strategy depends on your specific neighborhood and timeline, not just the countywide averages. Give The Jonathan Cook Team a call at 817-999-6777, and let's talk about what these numbers mean for your next move.

If you've been watching Parker County TX home prices this year, you already know the story: this is a market that has leveled off after several years of rapid growth, and that is actually good news if you are trying to buy or sell with a clear head. Here is where things stand as we move into fall.

According to Redfin's Parker County housing market data, covering the three months ending in July 2026, the median home sale price came in at $487,570, essentially flat compared to a year ago and down just 0.29%. Homes sold dropped a bit too, with 267 closings versus 279 during the same period last year, a 4.3% decline. Price per square foot followed the same pattern, easing to $209, down 1.4% year over year.

Homes are also moving a touch faster than they were a year ago. The median days on market sits at 70, four days quicker than last July. Sellers who price realistically are still getting close to asking, with a countywide sale to list ratio of 98.4%, and about 16.6% of homes selling above list price. That is not the frenzy of 2021, but it is a market with real activity in it.

Inventory has held fairly steady through the summer. Data from the St. Louis Fed, sourced from Realtor.com, shows 1,215 active listings in Parker County as of August, down slightly from a June peak of 1,229. For anyone searching homes for sale in Parker County Texas right now, that means a solid, browsable selection without the scramble of a tight market.

Zooming into Weatherford, the Parker County seat and home to a lot of our buyers and sellers, the Weatherford TX real estate market is telling a similar story with its own flavor. Redfin's Weatherford data, a three month average through June 2026, puts the median sale price at $347,561, down a modest 0.41% year over year. Homes sold jumped 12.6% though, with 170 closings compared to 151 a year earlier, and the median days on market fell 8 days to 41. Weatherford buyers are moving with a bit more urgency than the county average, and sellers there are typically landing about 2% below list price.

What is behind the leveling out? A few things working together. Mortgage rates have stayed higher than the ultra low pandemic era, which naturally slows the pace of price growth and keeps some buyers on the sidelines. We are also heading into the seasonal fall slowdown, when fewer families want to move mid school year. And after a few years of steep appreciation, Parker County's prices simply needed room to breathe. None of this points to a downturn. It is a market finding its balance.

For buyers, this is a window worth paying attention to. With prices flat and inventory a little more plentiful than the tightest years, you have more room to negotiate, ask for repairs, or simply take your time on a decision without losing the house to a bidding war. Aledo, Weatherford, and the smaller communities around them still offer that mix of small town character and quick access to Fort Worth that keeps demand steady.

For sellers, pricing accuracy matters more than it did a couple of years ago. Homes here are still selling close to list price, and often above it, but overpricing will cost you time on the market in a way it might not have in 2022. A well prepared, correctly priced home in Parker County is still moving in a reasonable timeframe.

Whether you are weighing a move in Weatherford, Aledo, or anywhere else in Parker County, we would love to walk through what these numbers mean for your specific street and situation. Give The Jonathan Cook Team a call at 817-999-6777. We are happy to help you make sense of the market.

Crowley is easing out of summer and into one of its busiest stretches of the year, and if you spend much time in this corner of Tarrant County, you already know that fall here means neighbors on the sidewalks, kids in Bicentennial Park, and Crowley Crossing filling up on Sunday mornings. Whether you have lived here for twenty years or you are weighing a move to Crowley for the first time, here is a real look at what is happening around town this September and October, and why it says so much about what living here is actually like.

First up is the Clean Up Crowley Fall Sweep, set for Saturday, September 12, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Recreation Center on South Oak Street. Volunteers show up, grab supplies, and spend the morning helping keep parks, streets, and public spaces looking their best. It is a small commitment, but it is also a good snapshot of the town's character. People here still turn out to take care of the place they live, and that kind of civic pride does not happen in every community.

Two weeks later, on Saturday, September 26, from 9 to 11 a.m., Bicentennial Park hosts the Kids Color Run, a messy, colorful morning built for kids ages 4 to 12 (registration is $15 per child). It is the kind of low-key, genuinely fun event that reminds you Crowley still operates like a small town, even with all the growth happening around it. Bring a towel and expect a lot of laughing.

If you have not made it to the Crowley Market on Main yet, now is the time. The market runs every Sunday through the end of October, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Crowley Crossing on East Main Street, with roughly 80 local vendors selling handmade jewelry, art, fresh produce, baked goods, and more, plus food trucks parked along the plaza. With the season wrapping up soon, this is your last stretch of Sunday mornings to walk downtown, grab coffee, and support the small businesses that give Crowley its personality.

Looking a little further out, mark your calendar for Saturday, October 17, when Crowley Crossing hosts the city's annual Fall Festival, complete with costume activities, carnival games, bounce houses, food trucks, and local vendors. It is one of those events that pulls the whole town downtown at once, and it is a great excuse to see the heart of Crowley if you have not spent much time there.

That downtown hub, Crowley Crossing, is worth a closer look if you are house hunting in the area. Beyond hosting the market and festivals, it includes a playground, splash pad, event pavilion, walking paths, and the Gerry Teeter and Marilyn Hargrave Dog Park, all within walking distance of City Hall and the restaurants along Main Street. When a city invests this much in a single, central gathering space, it tends to be a good sign for the neighborhoods around it. It means local leaders are betting on downtown staying the center of community life, not just a stop on the way somewhere else.

We work with buyers and sellers all over Crowley, and the question we hear most often is some version of "what is it actually like to live there." Our honest answer is that events like these are the best way to find out. Spend a Saturday morning at the Fall Sweep or a Sunday at the market, and you will get a much better feel for the town than any listing photo can give you. Crowley has managed to hold onto that hometown feeling while still being close enough to Fort Worth for an easy commute, and that balance is a big part of why so many families keep choosing to put down roots here.

If new construction is on your radar, Crowley also has several active new build communities right now. You can browse what is currently available on our New Construction homes page.

If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in Crowley, or you just want a local's read on a specific neighborhood, give The Jonathan Cook Team a call at 817-999-6777. We live and work in this area, and we are always glad to talk through what is happening on the ground, whether that is this weekend's events or the local market.

If you've been keeping an eye on homes for sale in Johnson County Texas this year, you've probably noticed the market feels a little different than it did back in the spring. Here's what the latest numbers in the Johnson County real estate market tell us about where things stand across Cleburne, Burleson, Crowley, and the rest of the county heading into fall.

Over the three months ending in July 2026, the median home sale price in Johnson County landed at $334,020, down just 0.2% from the same period last year, according to Redfin's Johnson County housing market data. That's a small dip, and honestly it reads more like a leveling off than a real correction. After a few years of fast appreciation, Johnson County home prices have settled into a steadier rhythm.

Sales activity has cooled more than prices have. Redfin counted 246 homes sold countywide over that same three month window, down 10.2% year over year. At the same time, homes are actually moving a bit faster than they were a year ago: the median time on market was 68 days, down from 71 days last year, and the typical home sold for 98.5% of its list price, a slight improvement over last year's ratio. Read together, those numbers point to a market where serious, well priced listings are still finding buyers. There's just a smaller pool of active shoppers than during the pandemic era rush.

Zoom into the Cleburne TX real estate market, and the picture is similar but a touch softer on price. Redfin puts Cleburne's median sale price at $283,369 for the three months ending in June 2026, down 3.1% year over year, even as the number of homes sold ticked up slightly. Zillow's data backs up the inventory story: as of the end of June, Cleburne had 279 homes actively listed for sale, with new listings continuing to come on the market and homes going to pending in a median of just 33 days. More homes for buyers to choose from, combined with softer year over year pricing, is a pretty classic sign of a market rebalancing after several hot years.

The most recent countywide days on market figure, tracked through the Federal Reserve's FRED database using realtor.com listing data, shows Johnson County homes spending a median of 61 days on the market in August 2026, continuing that gradual improvement in market speed. A lot of this comes down to mortgage rates holding higher than the ultra low rates buyers got used to a few years ago, plus the usual late summer slowdown as families finish up their moves before the school year starts. Add in a bit more new construction and resale inventory across Burleson and Crowley, and buyers simply have more room to shop around than they did a year or two ago.

For buyers, this is genuinely good news. More inventory, slightly softer prices, and homes sitting on the market a little longer all add up to more negotiating room than we've seen in a while. If you've felt priced out or gotten outbid in previous years, right now is worth a serious look, especially in Cleburne and the smaller communities around it.

For sellers, it means pricing correctly matters more than ever. Homes that are priced right for today's market, not last year's, are still selling in a couple of months and close to asking price. Overpricing in this environment is the fastest way to sit unsold while newer, better priced listings pass you by.

Johnson County is also seeing steady new home construction in Godley and Alvarado. You can see what is currently available on our New Construction homes page.

Whether you're weighing a move in Cleburne, Burleson, Crowley, or anywhere else in Johnson County, we'd love to walk you through what these numbers mean for your specific situation. Give The Jonathan Cook Team a call at 817-999-6777. We're always happy to talk through the local market, no pressure, no obligation.

If you've been watching Hood County TX home prices this year, the story right now is steady, sustainable growth paired with more breathing room for buyers than we have seen in a while. Here is where the Hood County real estate market actually stands heading into fall, and what it means whether you are buying or selling in Granbury or anywhere else in the county.

The latest data from Redfin's Hood County housing market report, covering the three months ending in July 2026, puts the median sale price in Hood County at $361,440, up 3.3% from a year earlier. That is a solid, sustainable pace rather than a sharp spike, and it lines up with a median price per square foot of $187, essentially flat and down just 0.79% year over year. Homes did take longer to sell this year, with median days on market at 83 days, up about 10 days from a year earlier. Sellers who did close a deal are still getting close to full value, with a sale to list price ratio of 97.3% and 13.3% of homes selling above list price. At the same time, about a quarter of listings, 24.5%, needed a price drop before they sold, a sign that pricing right from the start still matters.

Sales volume pulled back as well. The same Redfin report shows 111 homes sold in Hood County during that three month window, down 13.9% from a year earlier. Fewer closings alongside more time on market both point in the same direction: buyers have more leverage than they did a year or two ago.

That extra leverage shows up clearly in inventory. Realtor.com data tracked by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis shows active listings in Hood County climbing to 671 in July 2026, up from 601 back in March, a jump of nearly 12% in just four months. Sellers appear to be responding to that added competition. The median listing price actually eased to $389,350 in July, down from $399,000 in June, suggesting some sellers are adjusting their asking prices to meet buyers where they are.

Granbury, the Hood County seat, remains the heart of this activity, drawing buyers who want lake access, a walkable historic square, and a slower pace of life without giving up easy access to the greater Fort Worth area. For anyone searching homes for sale in Hood County Texas, that mix keeps demand fairly steady even as the broader market rebalances.

So what does this mean if you are buying? With inventory up almost 12% since spring and homes sitting on the market longer, you have more options and more time to make a decision than buyers had a year ago. You do not need to waive every contingency or bid over asking just to compete right now. That said, with 13.3% of homes still selling above list price, a well priced home in good condition in a desirable Granbury neighborhood can still draw multiple offers, so come prepared with financing in order.

If you are selling, the 3.3% year over year price growth is real, but it is happening alongside slower sales and rising competition from other active listings. Pricing at or near true market value from day one matters more this year than it has in a while. Nearly a quarter of Hood County listings needed a price cut to sell, and that is a cost, in both time and negotiating leverage, that a well researched initial price can help you avoid.

With inventory up and more room to negotiate, this is also a good time to look at new construction in Granbury. You can browse the active new build communities on our New Construction homes page.

Every corner of Hood County tells a slightly different story, from lakefront homes near the Granbury square to acreage out toward Tolar and Lipan. If you want to know what these numbers actually mean for your street or your price range, we would love to talk it through. Give The Jonathan Cook Team a call at 817-999-6777, and let's figure out your next move in the Hood County real estate market.

As summer's heat eases into cooler evenings, our North Texas communities are gearing up for one of the best stretches of the year. From lakeside festivals to hometown cleanup days, the events on the calendar this fall are a great reminder of why so many buyers fall in love with life in Granbury, Crowley, Weatherford, Burleson and the surrounding towns we serve.

Granbury is gearing up for its annual Lakefest, a free festival held right on the shore of Lake Granbury. Expect food trucks, local vendor booths, a cornhole tournament, a kids' zone, and live music leading into the evening's signature moment, a choreographed drone show reflecting off the water. Proceeds support Mission Granbury, a local nonprofit, so the fun does double duty for the community. It's the kind of event that captures what makes Granbury lake life so appealing: small-town warmth with a lively social calendar.

Over in Crowley, the city has been busy behind the scenes too. Between the Clean Up Crowley Fall Sweep, a Kids Color Run, a new shade canopy at the dog park, and the splash pad that opened earlier this year, it's clear the city is investing in the everyday amenities that make a neighborhood livable, not just the big-ticket projects. Add in ongoing road work like the FM 917 ramp improvements, and you can see a city that's planning for the growth already headed its way.

That growth is really the story across our whole service area. Parker County, Johnson County, and the towns ringing Fort Worth, including Weatherford, Aledo, Burleson, Benbrook, Joshua and more, have spent the last several years among the fastest-growing parts of North Texas, and it shows in everything from new subdivisions to expanded city services. Buyers are drawn here for the same reasons: room to breathe, strong schools, a real sense of community, and still an easy drive into Fort Worth or the Metroplex when you need it.

So what does any of this have to do with buying or selling a home? More than you might think. Local events like Lakefest are a great excuse to spend an afternoon in a neighborhood you're considering. You'll get a feel for a town's personality in a way a listing photo never shows. And city investments like new parks, splash pads, and road improvements are quiet signals of where communities are headed, which matters just as much for long-term home value as square footage does.

Fall also happens to be a smart season to shop for a home. Families have settled into the new school year, competition often eases up from the summer rush, and serious sellers are motivated to close before the holidays arrive. If you've been thinking about buying in Granbury, Crowley, Weatherford, Burleson, or anywhere in between, this is a good time to start looking.

If new construction is on your radar, Granbury and Crowley both have active new build communities right now. You can browse what is currently available on our New Construction homes page.

Curious what's available in your favorite North Texas neighborhood, or want a personal tour around one of these upcoming events? Reach out to The Jonathan Cook Team. We live and work in these communities, and we'd love to help you find your place in one of them. Give us a call at 817-999-6777.