The January 2026 Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides a regionally focused synopsis of monthly sales and home prices for residential properties in Metro Atlanta. This summary covers 11 counties: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Paulding, and Rockdale.
Demand: Buyer activity showed a slower start to the year, with total sales at 2,712, reflecting moderated market pace compared to last year.
Price: Home prices adjusted slightly, with the median sales price at $405,000 and the average sales price at $514,000, signaling continued normalization.
Supply: Inventory continued to build, supported by 16,169 active listings and a 3.7-month supply. New listings rose to 7,481, giving buyers more options to start 2026.
The data in this report was compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS). For more information on the details of this month's report, please contact the Association at 404.250.0051.