DFW is Quietly Leading the Country

DFW is Quietly Leading the Country

October 05, 2026•2 min read

As a Builder, Developer, and Broker I receive a lot of information from many different sources. I’m happy to share these articles with my subscribers and believe this will offer great value to you. During the week I review 200-300 industry related stories and select the three most interesting ones to send in one neat little package.

This week's picks tell one story — the supply wave is receding, the headline transaction numbers aren't telling the full truth, and DFW is quietly absorbing more apartments than any other market in the country.

Top 10 Markets for Multifamily Deliveries in H1 2026. The construction wave is pulling back fast — but 10 metros still account for more than a third of all completed units.

Blockbuster M&A Deals Distort CRE's Transaction Story. Headlines say commercial real estate is roaring back. The data underneath says something very different.

DFW Apartment Absorption Nears 20K Units, Leading the Nation. North Texas just absorbed nearly 20,000 apartment units at midyear — more than any other major U.S. market.

For anyone with capital tied to Texas real estate, these three reads matter.


Top 10 Markets for Multifamily Deliveries in H1 2026

The nation's construction wave receded sharply during the first half, but these 10 metros still accounted for more than a third of all completed units.

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Blockbuster M&A Deals Distort CRE's Transaction Story

Commercial real estate transaction volume appears to be roaring back. Look beyond the headline totals...

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DFW Apartment Absorption Nears 20K Units, Leading the Nation

North Texas absorbed nearly 20,000 apartment units at midyear, more than any other large U.S. market, even as local rents held flat.

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Thank you for taking the time to read this week’s updates. If you’d like to discuss any of these trends or explore how they may apply to your investment strategy, feel free to schedule a call.

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Cary Clarke

Cary Clarke

Commercial Developer, Builder, and Broker

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