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The March 2026 housing market across Franklin, Hart, and Stephens counties showed a slowdown in sales activity compared to both last year and February, while inventory continued to grow.
A total of 74 units sold, down 26.0% year over year and 10.8% month over month, while sales volume declined to $24.47M (-22.4% year over year, -10.4% month over month).
The median sales price came in at $256,500, up 2.6% from last year but down 13.0% from February, reflecting some pricing adjustments.
Contract activity showed slight monthly improvement with 91 units under contract (+2.2% month over month), though still down 34.1% year over year.
Inventory expanded notably, with active listings rising to 416 (+22.7% year over year, +7.2% month over month) and new listings increasing to 177 (+18.0% year over year, +34.1% month over month), offering buyers more options heading into the spring market.
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Quick Snapshot of March Key Metrics 🔍
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| Metric |
Mar 2026 |
Y/Y |
M/M |
| Sales Volume |
$24,465,675 |
-22.4% |
-10.4% |
| Units Sold |
74 |
-26.0% |
-10.8% |
| Units Under Contract |
91 |
-34.1% |
+2.2% |
| Median Sale Price |
$256,500 |
+2.6% |
-13.0% |
| New Listings |
177 |
+18.0% |
+34.1% |
| Active Listings |
416 |
+22.7% |
+7.2% |
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