Why Buy in Dallas Now?

There are approximately 460 communities from which to choose in the greater Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex area. Currently, there are over 1000 new homes available for quick move-in.

Prices for the new communities range from the low 100s to a million plus. Dallas highlights some of the top builders in the country including but not limited to Mercedes Homes, Highland Homes, GrandHomes, Ryland Homes, Lennar, Fox & Jacobs Homes, Shaddock Homes, David Weekly, CityHomes and American Legand Homes.

Dallas, like many other Texas cities, have fared well during tough economic times. It is one of the strongest housing markets in the United States today. While many real estate markets have continued to see a decline, Dallas has actually seen an increase in housing prices compared with last year.

Dallas offers a great economic environment, mild climate, central location and lots of Southern hospitality. Dallas, Texas is a real estate haven you can be proud to call home.

2008 Housing Affordability Index
MLS	2008 Median-Priced Home	Required Income to Qualify	Median Family Income	HAI*	HAI for First-Time Homebuyers**
Arlington	$130,100	$30,614	$64,600	2.11	1.42
Collin County	$203,300	$47,839	$99,600	2.08	1.31
Dallas	$156,000	$36,709	$64,800	1.77	1.29
Denton County	$160,100	$37,674	$74,480	1.98	1.21
Fort Worth	$117,000	$27,532	$64,600	2.35	1.70
Irving	$146,600	$34,497	$64,800	1.88	1.40
TEXAS	$146,900	$22,985	$55,000	2.39	1.55
United States	$196,600	$46,152	$61,500	1.33	0.66
Source: Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University