Market Briefs

February Market Brief – GULBOR Highlights

March 30, 2026

The February 2026 housing market across Franklin, Hart, and Stephens counties showed strong gains both year-over-year and month-over-month, signaling heightened buyer activity. A total of 83 units sold, a 23.9% increase from February 2025 and a 22.1% rise from January, highlighting continued momentum in the market.

Sales volume reached $27.29M, up 17.8% compared to last February and 19.4% higher than January, reflecting a substantial surge in overall market activity.

The median sales price came in at $294,900, up 16.3% year-over-year and 10.2% from January, suggesting prices are trending upward after recent fluctuations.

Contract activity remained solid, with 89 units under contract, down 21.9% from February 2025 but up 6.0% from January, indicating renewed interest among buyers.

On the supply side, inventory expanded modestly. Active listings totaled 388, an 11.8% increase from last February but slightly down 2.5% from January. New listings reached 132, a 10.8% decline year-over-year but a 3.1% increase from January, providing buyers with more—but slightly selective—options as the market enters spring.


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Quick Snapshot of February Key Metrics 🔍

 
Metric Feb 2026 Y/Y M/M
Sales Volume $27,291,855 +17.8% +19.4%
Units Sold 83 +23.9% +22.1%
Units Under Contract 89 -21.9% +6.0%
Median Sale Price $294,900 +16.3% +10.2%
New Listings 132 -10.8% +3.1%
Active Listings 388 +11.8% -2.5%

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