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.

Home prices in Atlanta decreased 1.9% year over year, hitting $387,440.

The NAHB’s monthly survey found the nation’s homebuilders remain optimistic about home sales next year. 

Midwestern and southern metros may dominate buyer interest in 2026, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.

Total dollar volume declined 5.6% year over year in November. The number of units sold saw an even sharper dip of 9.2% to 3,664.

Atlanta placed No. 4, just behind Miami and Orlando, Florida, and Las Vegas.

Young residents emerged as drivers of population change in growing counties.

Geographically, trends varied widely, with formerly hot areas like Florida and the Southeast posting the deepest declines and formerly cool areas, like the Midwest, showing healthy gains.

Notably, saved searches for Atlanta jumped 13% during the third quarter, with most of that interest coming from apartment seekers in New York.

Homes lingered on the market in Atlanta. Meanwhile, housing inventory and existing-home sales ticked up, according to the latest Housing Scorecard.

Spa-style amenities, customizable lighting options, integrated technology, storage solutions — and ample space for these features — all surfaced as top trends.