One of my favorite moments: a couple expecting their first baby had searched for months. When they walked into the right house, the wife said, "I can picture rocking my baby in this room!" That's when you know. Those are the moments I love.
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Know what the DFW housing market is really doing, before you buy, sell, or sit tight.
Every Tuesday, Melodie Sulgrove, a Fort Worth native with 14 years of experience, explains the week's housing numbers in plain English and what they mean for your next move. Real sources. No hype. No predictions.
- What homes are selling for, how fast, and how much room buyers have to negotiate, each with its source and month
- Fort Worth and Tarrant County first, then the whole metro
- What it means for you, whether you're selling, buying, or just watching. Short enough to read with your coffee
A real section from a recent report
Here is what lands in your inbox.
WEEKLY REAL ESTATE REPORT From the October 19, 2026 issue
By the numbers
- 30-year fixed mortgage rate7.40%National. Freddie Mac, week of Oct. 15
- DFW median sale price, down 1% from last year$385,000Local. MetroTex, September
- Homes sold for this share of list price93.9%Local. MetroTex, September
- DFW pending sales, versus last Septemberdown 19%Local. MetroTex, September
- Months of homes for sale4.3Local. MetroTex, September
The takeaway
Buyers in DFW have real negotiating room right now. More than half of listings have taken a price cut, homes are selling around 94% of list, and there are roughly two sellers for every buyer in both Dallas and Fort Worth by Redfin's count. The catch is the rate.
Every issue links to its sources. This is the kind of thing you get each week.
Why people read it
Straight answers, with the receipts.
The headlines about housing swing from panic to celebration. This report stays calm and shows its work.
No hype. No predictions.
Nobody knows where rates go next, and anyone who says they do is guessing. You get what happened, what it means, and where to check it yourself.
Every number has a source.
Each figure names who published it and the month it covers. If I can't confirm it, it stays out.
Local first.
Metro-wide numbers help, but this report leans toward Fort Worth and Tarrant County, where I grew up and know the neighborhoods best.
Who's sending it
Hi, I'm Melodie.
I was born and raised in Fort Worth, and I've been helping people buy and sell homes across DFW for 14 years. I was named a REAL PRODUCERS Top 500 Agent in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Clients tell me they appreciate the patience, and having things explained in a way that makes sense. I care about telling you the truth, even when it isn't what you hoped to hear, and I never pressure anyone into a decision that doesn't fit their life.
In their words
What clients say about working with me.
Reviews from my Realtor.com profile.
"Buying a home can be stressful but she thoroughly explained every step of the process and gave us amazing advice on how to get our dream home!"
"...she communicates extremely well, and offers sincere and thoughtful assurances and advice along the way."
"She listened carefully and never pressured us to do anything we weren't prepared or able to do."
"...you will not find anyone more knowledgeable or as easy to work with!"
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Questions before you sign up.
Is it really free?
Yes. There's nothing to buy and nothing to sign. You give me your first name and email, and the report shows up on Tuesday.
When does it arrive?
Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. Central. It covers the week before, so you're reading what just happened.
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Signing up gets you an email, not a phone call. If you ever want to talk, call or text me at 972-849-0101, and I'll be glad to hear from you.
What area does it cover?
Dallas-Fort Worth, with a lean toward Fort Worth and Tarrant County. Texas-wide and national numbers show up when they affect what you pay or what you can sell for.
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Is this financial or legal advice?
No. It's market information, and I'm not a lawyer or a financial advisor. If you're making a decision about your own home, let's talk it through.