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March Market Brief – GULBOR Highlights

April 23, 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 March 2026 housing market across Franklin, Hart, and Stephens counties showed a slowdown in sales activity compared to both last year and February, while inventory continued to grow.

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% year over year, -10.4% month over month).

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% month over month), though still down 34.1% year over year.

Inventory expanded notably, with active listings rising to 416 (+22.7% year over year, +7.2% month over month) and new listings increasing to 177 (+18.0% year over year, +34.1% month over month), offering buyers more options heading into the spring market.

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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%
About the PCBR Market Brief

The Pickens County Board of REALTORS® (PCBR)  Market Brief is compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS). For more information on details of this month's report, please contact the Board at 770.866.1397.

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

About the Pickens County Board of REALTORS®

The Pickens County Board 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 Pickens County Board has exerted its influence in civic affairs in its capacity of representing a substantial segment of the business community across the Pickens area. The Board 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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