Market Briefs

February Market Brief – GMLRA Highlights

March 30, 2026

The February 2026 housing market across Habersham, Rabun, and White counties showed strong growth compared to last February. Sales volume reached $50.2M, up 59.2% year-over-year, with 106 units sold, a 34.2% increase from February 2025. Units put under contract totaled 90, down 15.1% from last year, while the median sales price edged slightly higher to $337,083, a 1.9% increase year-over-year, indicating steady buyer demand.

Inventory levels remained robust, with 231 new listings, up 2.7% from February 2025, and 670 active listings, up 14.3% year-over-year. Month-over-month, sales volume increased 51.1%, units sold rose 37.7%, and units put under contract declined 10.0%. The median sales price dipped 3.0%, new listings fell 12.2%, and active listings inched up 0.6%, reflecting typical seasonal adjustments in the market.

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Quick Snapshot of February 2026 Key Metrics

Metric	Value	Y/Y	M/M

Sales Volume	$50,226,538	59.2%	51.1%
Units Sold	106	34.2%	37.7%
Units Put Under Contract	90	-15.1%	-10.0%
Median Sales Price	$337,083	1.9%	-3.0%
New Listings	231	2.7%	-12.2%
Active Listings	670	14.3%	0.6%

About the 400N Market Brief

The 400 North Association of REALTORS® (400N) Market Brief is compiled by Georgia Multiple Listing Service (GAMLS). For more information on details of this month's report, please contact the Association at 770.845.4008.

*Each month, the numbers reported for the previous month are updated to reflect additional recordings.

About the 400 North Association of REALTORS®

The 400 North Association serves as a central source of information for our members and our main focus are real estate education, the promotion of professionalism in our industry and representing our REALTOR® members with legislative initiatives to create positive change for the real estate community. Throughout its history, the 400 North Association has exerted its influence in civic affairs in its capacity of representing a substantial segment of the business community across the Forsyth, Dawson and Lumpkin area. The Association has contributed to various charities over the years by hosting fundraisers.

About First Multiple Listing Service

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) is the premier data services provider for real estate professionals in Georgia. FMLS was founded in 1957 by a group of Brokers who wanted to share their listings and connect buyers and sellers. Today FMLS is the largest MLS in Georgia & the 4th largest MLS in the United States, serving nearly 54,000 real estate Agents & Brokers. For additional information or to start a discussion about how to partner with FMLS please contact join@fmls.com.

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