Discover the latest real estate trends with the Monthly Market Brief from the Georgia Upstate Lakes Board of REALTORS®. Powered by Georgia MLS (GAMLS) data, this report provides timely insights to support informed, data-driven decisions.
The July 2026 housing market across Franklin, Hart, and Stephens counties showed strong sales growth, with 94 homes sold and $37.7 million in sales volume. Compared to July 2025, sales volume increased 28.3%, while closed sales rose 13.3%. The median sales price also climbed to $316,500, up 13.0% year-over-year.
Inventory remained active, with 462 active listings, up 10.0% from last year, giving buyers more options. New listings totaled 156, down 12.8% year-over-year, while 100 homes were put under contract, down 16.0% from July 2025. Month-over-month, sales volume and units sold both increased, while active listings and new listings declined.
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Quick Snapshot of July 2026 Key Metrics 🔍
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| Metric |
July 2026 |
Y/Y |
M/M |
| Sales Volume |
$37,712,180 |
+28.3% |
+18.8% |
| Units Sold |
94 |
+13.3% |
+9.3% |
| Units Under Contract |
100 |
-16.0% |
+37.0% |
| Median Sale Price |
$316,500 |
+13.0% |
+8.8% |
| New Listings |
156 |
-12.8% |
-14.8% |
| Active Listings |
462 |
+10.0% |
-6.5% |
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