Dalton/Whitfield County Residential Inventory Report: October 2023

At the start of October, our residential inventory in the Dalton/Whitfield County market remained stagnant, mirroring the figures from the previous month, with a total of 123 active listings. Understanding the implications of zero growth in active inventory month-over-month is crucial to comprehend the current market dynamics.

To grasp the significance of this trend, let’s compare it with October 2022. Last year, we began October with 186 active listings, reflecting a considerably higher inventory compared to this year. Moreover, in September 2022, we witnessed 46 closed sales, resulting in a months supply of 4 months for October 2022. However, this year, with only 123 active listings, we start October with a reduced months supply of just three months, underscoring the decline in inventory.

This decline of an entire month in the year-over-year months supply is a direct indicator of our market grappling with low inventory, presenting challenges in meeting demand. The contrasting statistics of a 33% decline in year-over-year active inventory against a 14% decline in year-over-year closed sales suggest that we might be heading in an unfavorable direction.

Reviewing the historical trends, we note that last year, active inventory peaked in October, remaining consistent in November before plunging for six consecutive months, eventually reaching a mere 75 active listings in May 2023. If this historical cycle repeats, we could soon find ourselves in an extremely scarce environment concerning active listings within the upcoming months.

Remember, the best way to learn about your local market is through a local realtor, not the national media. While there are factors that play into every market, there are many that differ on the local level. So whenever you need to know about the local market contact me!

Jacob B. Mitchell
Cell: 706-581-6401
Office: 706-226-5182
Coldwell Banker Kinard Realty