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September Market Brief – GULBOR Highlights

Written by Admin | Oct 20, 2026, 7:14:38 PM

 

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 September 2026 housing market across Franklin, Hart, and Stephens counties recorded $27.5 million in sales volume, with 84 homes sold. Compared to September 2025, sales volume decreased 16.2%, while closed sales increased 5.0%. The median sales price was $273,888, down 13.2% year-over-year.

Inventory remained elevated, with 481 active listings, up 19.7% from last year, giving buyers more options. New listings totaled 133, down 9.5% year-over-year, while 69 homes were put under contract, down 20.7% from September 2025. Month-over-month, sales volume, units sold, homes put under contract, and the median sales price all declined, while new listings decreased 9.5% and active listings remained unchanged. 

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Quick Snapshot of September 2026 Key Metrics 🔍

 
Metric September 2026 Y/Y M/M
Sales Volume $27,481,030 -16.2% -12.9%
Units Sold 84 +5.0% -5.6%
Units Under Contract 69 -20.7% -12.7%
Median Sale Price $273,888 -13.2% -8.7%
New Listings 133 -9.5% -9.5%
Active Listings 481 +19.7% 0.0%