Feb 24, 2023 - Real Estate
Median home sale prices drop in metro Atlanta
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The housing market appears to be cooling off nationally, and it looks like that trend is replicating in Atlanta.
Why it matters: Any relief from sky-high home prices is welcome, especially as mortgage rates creep up.
By the numbers:
- Atlanta's median home sales price was $350,000 in January, up just 1.5% from last year and down 3.3% from December.
- Inventory was up 41% from last year, but down 9.16% in January.
- Homes sat on the market for 11 days on average in January, up 32 days from last year.
Zoom out: Nationally, median home sales prices have crept up 1.3% from one year ago.
- The national median home sales price in January was $383,000.
- Sales fell for the 12th month in a row, according to the latest from the National Association of Realtors.
- As demand falls, homes sit on the market a little longer, which gives buyers a little more room to negotiate.
What’s next: Spring, which is typically marked by high demand, more competition and higher home prices, is right around the corner.
- If spring 2023 follows typical trends, we should expect home prices to rise again in the near future.
- Yes, but: Experts predict 2023 will see a far less frantic housing market than in 2022.
The bottom line: We're starting to see a moderate market correction, but home values aren't falling.
- This turnaround in Atlanta is sorely needed as many renters don't make enough money to buy a starter home.