Slide 1 — Buyers rejoice!
1% mortgage rate drop = 5.4% more households could qualify to buy.
Slide 2 — How many?
Approx. 126,038 additional households gain affordability, boosting potential home sales.
Slide 3 — Extra moves
Could translate into ~12,604 additional home sales in 2026–2027.
Slide 4 — Hidden effect
Lower rates also reduce “lock-in,” motivating current owners to sell.
Slide 5 — Quick insight
Slight rate changes trigger outsized ripple effects across Atlanta’s housing market.
