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May Market Brief – GULBOR Highlights

July 1, 2026

 

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 May 2026 housing market across Franklin, Hart, and Stephens counties showed strong sales growth, with 108 homes sold and $39.8 million in sales volume. Compared to May 2025, sales volume increased 32.4%, and closed sales rose 27.1%.

Inventory remained elevated with 460 active listings, providing buyers with more options. While contract activity slowed to 86 homes under contract, the market continued to benefit from strong May sales activity and improved inventory compared to last year.

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Quick Snapshot of May 2026 Key Metrics 🔍

 
Metric May 2026 Y/Y M/M
Sales Volume $39,806,685 +32.4% +25.5%
Units Sold 108 +27.1% +14.9%
Units Under Contract 86 -15.7% -21.1%
Median Sale Price $287,500 +4.5% +0.9%
New Listings 160 +0.6% -14.9%
Active Listings 460 +15.3% +6.0%

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