Lavender expected existing home prices to decline slightly in 2026 and resume growth in 2027 and 2028.

Zillow’s Home Value Index shows that in 13 of the past 20 years, home values in the metro area of the Super Bowl champion grew faster than the national average.

Housing starts climbed and inventory boomed in Atlanta. That’s according to the latest Housing Scorecard.

Atlanta will experience a projected 50% drop in new multifamily inventory this year, according to Marcus & Millichap’s 2026 Atlanta Multifamily Investment Forecast.

Atlanta offered prime conditions for buyers — meaning options abounded and price remained in check.

Among the socioeconomic factors putting Atlanta near the top was the city’s cost of living, which sits comfortably at 6% below the national average.

Middle-income seniors stand to be affected most by projected shortages — those who don’t qualify for subsidized housing but can’t afford new construction.

Investor-led purchases made up 34% of all single-family residential sales in the third quarter of 2025, up 25.5% year over year and 1% from the second quarter.

Affordability challenges continue to bedevil homebuyers, despite mortgage rates falling to a three-year low, the National Association of Home Builders reported. 

Research showed a disproportionately high share of foreign-born workers active in the construction trades nationally in 2024.

Sales of existing homes jumped 5.1% month over month, topping analyst expectations. 

So, what’s driving this rapid drop? A perfect storm, according to Georgia MLS Chief Marketing Officer John Ryan.

Access to musical events and industry jobs might drive Atlanta’s high artist population.

The holiday season brought more than just cheer to Atlanta’s housing market. Pending home sales grew and inventory ticked up, according to the latest Housing Scorecard.

Contract signings were up in all four U.S. regions. 

Evidence points to home shoppers prioritizing the experiences they’ll have in their home over the style or size, Zillow said.