On the latest episode of Inside Georgia Real Estate, host Deborah Morton of The Agency breaks down why experts have revised their 2026 predictions for the Atlanta market. With inflation climbing, jobs softening, and mortgage rates holding firm, the year is shaping up differently than many hoped. Here is what it means if you are thinking about buying, selling, or investing.

Key Takeaways for Georgia Real Estate

• Mortgage rates are expected to stay in the sixes, likely between 6.3% and 6.4%, for the rest of 2026.
• The Fed does not set mortgage rates; rates track the 10-year Treasury and move on expectations.
• Inventory is rising, buyers have more options, but transaction volume is down.
• Builders are now offering price cuts and bigger concessions to move homes.
• Condition, not just price, is what gets buy ...