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March Market Brief – GULBOR Highlights

April 23, 2026

The March 2026 housing market across Franklin, Hart, and Stephens counties showed a slowdown in activity compared to both last year and February. A total of 74 units sold, down 26.0% year-over-year and 10.8% month-over-month, while sales volume declined to $24.47M (-22.4% Y/Y, -10.4% M/M).


The median sales price came in at $256,500, up 2.6% from last year but down 13.0% from February, reflecting some pricing adjustments.

Contract activity showed slight monthly improvement with 91 units under contract (+2.2% M/M), though still down 34.1% year-over-year.

Inventory continued to grow, with active listings up to 416 (+22.7% Y/Y, +7.2% M/M) and new listings rising to 177 (+18.0% Y/Y, +34.1% M/M), offering buyers more choices heading into spring.

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Quick Snapshot of March Key Metrics 🔍

 
Metric Mar 2026 Y/Y M/M
Sales Volume $24,465,675 -22.4% -10.4%
Units Sold 74 -26.0% -10.8%
Units Under Contract 91 -34.1% +2.2%
Median Sale Price $256,500 +2.6% -13.0%
New Listings 177 +18.0% +34.1%
Active Listings 416 +22.7% +7.2%

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