Market Briefs

January Market Brief – GULBOR Highlights

February 20, 2026

The January 2026 housing market across Franklin, Hart, and Stephens counties showed modest improvement compared to last year, while activity cooled slightly from December. A total of 68 units sold, representing an 11.5% year-over-year increase, though down 5.6% month-over-month as the market entered the new year. Sales volume reached $22.86M, up 8.5% year-over-year, but down 3.8% from December.

The median sale price settled at $267,500, reflecting a 9.0% decline year-over-year and a slight 0.5% decrease from the prior month, suggesting continued price sensitivity among buyers.

On the supply side, inventory conditions shifted as the year began. There were 398 active listings, up 13.1% year-over-year, though down 5.5% month-over-month. New listings totaled 128, a 2.3% decrease from January 2025, but a 19.6% increase from December, indicating renewed listing activity to start 2026. Download the PNG Version Today!

Quick Snapshot of January Key Metrics 🔍

Metric	Jan 2026	Y/Y	M/M

Sales Volume	$22,859,000	+8.5%	-3.8%
Units Sold	68	+11.5%	-5.6%
Median Sale Price	$267,500	-9.0%	-0.5%
New Listings	128	-2.3%	+19.6%
Active Listings	398	+13.1%	-5.5%

About the PBOR Market Brief

The Paulding Board of REALTORS® (PBOR) 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 Paulding Board of REALTORS®

The Paulding Board of REALTORS® (PBOR) has been an instrumental factor in the growth of real estate in Paulding County, Georgia for more than a decade. PBOR serves as a central source of information for its members, with mainly focusing on real estate education, the promotion of professionalism in the industry and representing REALTORS® members with legislative initiatives to create positive change for the real estate community.

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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