Market Updates

July 8, 2026

First-Time Homebuyers Hit Highest Market Share Since 2020 — What It Means for Buyers in Athens, GA

First-time homebuyers made up 35% of all home sales in May, the highest share the market has seen since 2020, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. That is a meaningful jump from just 30% a year earlier, and it is worth understanding what is actually driving that …

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May 27, 2026

How to Price Your Home Right in Jackson County's Shifting Market

I've had this conversation more times than I can count. A homeowner calls me, excited to sell, and they've already got a number in their head. Usually it's a round number. Usually it's higher than what the data supports. And usually, it's based on what …

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May 26, 2026

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Jackson County? What the 2026 Market Tells Us

If you own a home in Jackson County, Georgia, you've probably watched your neighborhood change right in front of you. New subdivisions. New faces at the grocery store. More traffic on 129. There's a reason for all of it — and it has big implications for homeowners who …

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May 26, 2026

Oconee County GA Housing Market: What's Happening Now

If you own a home in Oconee County — or you're thinking about buying one — you've probably noticed the market has shifted over the past year. Things feel a little different than they did during the peak frenzy. But different doesn't mean bad. Here's an …

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May 26, 2026

What Overpricing Your Home Costs You in Northeast Georgia

Thinking about listing your home a little high — just to leave room to negotiate? It feels like a safe move. In reality, it's one of the most expensive mistakes sellers in Northeast Georgia make.

Here's what the data actually shows.


The market doesn't reward patience — …

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Sept. 13, 2024

Keeping Current Matters

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