Market Briefs
December Market Brief – GMLRA Highlights
February 3, 2026
The December 2025 housing market across Habersham, Rabun, and White counties showed signs of stabilization compared to last year. Sales volume reached $48.4M, up 4.6% year-over-year, with 111 units sold, a 13.3% increase from December 2024. While overall activity improved, the median sales price declined to $340,000, down 8.7% year-over-year, suggesting continued price sensitivity among buyers.
Inventory levels remained elevated, with 201 new listings, a 33.1% increase compared to last year, and 708 active listings, up 24.0% year-over-year. Month-over-month, sales volume edged down 0.2%, while units sold increased 12.1%. The median sales price declined 4.2%, new listings dropped 13.0%, and active listings fell 5.7%, pointing to a modest seasonal slowdown to close out the year.