Statewide Market Update
Where Georgia’s housing market stands this week, and what it means for buyers, sellers, and investors.
Week of October 19–25, 2026. Rates eased a little last week, and buyers noticed. The average top-tier 30-year fixed rate slipped to 7.33%, and pending sales across Georgia rose to 929 for the week, up from 854 the week before. One week isn’t a trend, but it’s the first sign in a while that demand has stopped sliding.
The bigger picture favors buyers more than it has in years. Single-family homes in Georgia had 6.2 months of supply in September, up from 5.0 in May and climbing every month since early summer. The median single-family sale price was $405,000, down from a high of $435,000 earlier this year. Across all home types, the statewide median was $395,000, down 1.2% from last year, and the typical home sold in 32 days.
Buyers are out there, but fewer of them. In September, 4,251 single-family homes went under contract, below last September’s pace
What it means for you.
If you’re waiting to buy: Zillow’s chief economist estimates that waiting a year saves a typical buyer only about $26 a month, because prices are still rising. The leverage you’re waiting for may already be here.
If you’re selling: Buyers have choices, so pricing right from day one matters. Nationally, 43% of listings took a price cut last week.
If you’re closing in November: A new appraisal format starts November 2, and appraisers expect longer turnaround times. Build in a few extra days to ensure no hiccups or missteps.
If you’re investing: Foreclosure auctions nationally hit their highest level since early 2020, according to Auction.com. There’s no Georgia breakdown yet, so this is one to watch, not act on.
These are statewide figures. Decatur, Druid Hills, Kirkwood, and the intown neighborhoods each move differently inside them — ask me what this looks like on your street.
Charts are produced for Jason Sims by Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta. Data source: FMLS, as of 28 October 2026.