Dallas-Forth Worth Remains Projected as the Top Housing Market For the Second Year in a Row
Summary
Dallas-Fort Worth remains a top housing market, offering potential for cash flow and growth. However, hosts should be aware of rising insurance costs in the area due to natural disasters. It's crucial to research landlord-tenant laws and property oversight programs before investing.
Key Insights
- •Dallas-Fort Worth has been ranked as the top housing market for the second year in a row, according to PwC and the Urban Land Institute.
- •Insurance costs in Dallas for average residential homes have increased by $1,000 per year for the last four years, with the average cost of home insurance in 2024 at $6,000 per year, and expected to rise by an estimated 9% to $6,500 in 2025.
- •The average apartment rent in DFW is about $1,975 per month, and the cost of living is only 1% above the national average with housing costs roughly 6% lower than the U.S. average.
Action Items
- ✓Hosts should research and understand the landlord-tenant laws specific to Dallas, as they may have unique rules.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Consider the impact of rising insurance costs on your cash flow projections when investing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2026: The Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2026 report, released by PwC and the Urban Land Institute.
Common Mistakes
- ⚠Failing to account for rising insurance costs in Dallas-Fort Worth could significantly reduce or eliminate potential cash flow.
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