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May Market Brief – 400N Highlights

July 2, 2026

Market Summary 📊

The May 2026 400N Market Brief highlights continued inventory growth across all three counties, with rising active listings and months’ supply signaling a more balanced—and increasingly competitive—market environment.

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May 2026 Market Snapshot

📍 Forsyth County: Sales remained just below last year but improved from April, while median and average sale prices continued to rise. Inventory expanded with more new and active listings, giving buyers additional options while homes continued to sell relatively quickly.

📍 Dawson County: Sales remained above last year's pace despite slowing from April. Inventory continued to grow, while median sale prices rebounded month-over-month but remained below May 2025 levels, reflecting a more balanced market.

📍 Lumpkin County: Sales improved from April but remained below last year. Home prices continued to strengthen, inventory increased, and homes spent less time on the market compared to the previous month, signaling steady buyer activity heading into summer.

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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