Market Briefs
January Market Brief – GULBOR Highlights
February 20, 2026
The January 2026 housing market across Franklin, Hart, and Stephens counties showed modest improvement compared to last year, while activity cooled slightly from December. A total of 68 units sold, representing an 11.5% year-over-year increase, though down 5.6% month-over-month as the market entered the new year. Sales volume reached $22.86M, up 8.5% year-over-year, but down 3.8% from December.
The median sale price settled at $267,500, reflecting a 9.0% decline year-over-year and a slight 0.5% decrease from the prior month, suggesting continued price sensitivity among buyers.
On the supply side, inventory conditions shifted as the year began. There were 398 active listings, up 13.1% year-over-year, though down 5.5% month-over-month. New listings totaled 128, a 2.3% decrease from January 2025, but a 19.6% increase from December, indicating renewed listing activity to start 2026. Download the PNG Version Today!