Social Media Post: Election Day 2026 and the Housing Market

Georgia's election is exactly one week away, on Tuesday, November 3. If you have been wondering whether to wait to buy or sell until the results are in, the historical data says what we expected: elections cause a brief lull in home sales, not a change in prices.

New-home sales dip about 15% from October to November in election years versus a typical 9.8% seasonal drop, and home prices have actually appreciated slightly faster in election years than non-election years since 1987. Sales rebounded in the year following 9 of the last 11 presidential elections. The market is driven by rates, inventory, and jobs, not the ballot.

What is actually shaping this fall: the 30-year fixed rate at 7.32%, a metro median flat at $387,500, and metro Atlanta inventory at a 13-year high with about 29% of listings cutting price. For NW Metro Atlanta buyers that is real selection and negotiating room. For sellers it is a market that rewards honest pricing.

We just published the full breakdown with every number sourced, including what is on the Georgia ballot and a week-by-week plan for buyers and sellers. If you want a calm, numbers-first conversation about your move, we would love to talk. No pressure, just the math for your situation.

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Election Day is one week away. Should your home plans wait for the results?

History says no. Buyers pause for a moment in election years, but prices hold steady and sales bounce back quickly. Home values have actually grown slightly faster in election years than non-election years since 1987.

What matters more in NW Metro Atlanta right now: rates at 7.32%, the metro median flat at $387,500, and inventory at a 13-year high with real negotiating room for buyers.

Full breakdown with every number sourced is on the blog, link in bio.

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Slide 1: "Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. Do you need to wait to buy or sell until after the results?"

Slide 2: "No. Home sales dip about 15% from October to November in election years, then bounce back fast. Home prices actually grew 4.84% a year in election years since 1987. The market follows rates, inventory, and jobs, not the ballot."

Slide 3: "NW Metro Atlanta right now: 30-year fixed at 7.32%, metro median flat at $387,500, inventory at a 13-year high with about 29% of listings cutting price. Buyers have real negotiating room. Sellers should price for today. Full breakdown on the blog."

Have a great day.