
Fall in the Mountains
Welcome to Fall!
The only real surprise this August was not only a continuation of price firmness in the face of a slow summer, but also the generous uplift in Average Sold Price and in Residential Average Price. Those seem to be the product of a still vibrant demand for premier lake properties, which some lake sellers here are happy to oblige. County by county in general the differences are too muted to really notice this time. While Towns had a nice lift in average price, Fannin saw the most impressive hike in the price number. Again, both were likely the result of summer lake sales. I believe while a slight reduction in rates won’t instantly open the floodgates with buyers, it will signal a clearing of the skies and a sunnier outlook for buyers in months to come. Thus, 2026 should be a busier and more fruitful year than 2025.
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