Five Emerging Real Estate Tools Worth Watching in 2026

Buyer searches, showing notes, HOA documents and property research: five emerging tools worth evaluating in 2026. Which could improve your workflow?

Most Gwinnett Home Sales Closed Below List Price in July

More than half of Gwinnett home sales in Zillow's July data closed below list price. August data from Georgia MLS and Redfin add context: inventory is higher than a year ago and sale prices are modestly softer. That does not guarantee a discount on every house, but it gives buyers a reason to study the listing before assuming the asking price is firm.

School Lines, Taxes & Zoning: 5 Gwinnett Updates to Watch

Five Gwinnett items are moving over the next two weeks: GCPS has posted a proposed 2027-28 redistricting map; railroad-crossing open houses begin Sept. 21; Peachtree Corners will hear the PitchPutt SUP Sept. 22; Suwanee is expected to act on its 4.93-mill rate Sept. 22; and Gwinnett County has a zoning public hearing that night. Several of these are still proposals or public-input steps, not final approvals.

Suwanee Had the Shortest Market Time Among Five Gwinnett Cities in August

Housing conditions are not moving at the same speed across Gwinnett. Realtor.com’s August data shows 45 median days on market in Suwanee, 46 in Duluth, 48 in Lawrenceville, 50 in Snellville and 64 in Dacula. Redfin uses a different city methodology but also shows Suwanee moving fastest among these five. The takeaway: countywide averages can hide important local differences.

Plans Authorized for 78-Lot Heirloom Landing in Mulberry

Accent Sugarloaf has reached a major construction milestone. Gwinnett County issued a cluster of building permits September 2 for the 330-unit project near Sugarloaf, with about $59 million in combined estimated construction value across the listed permits. The site is in unincorporated Gwinnett, despite its Lawrenceville mailing address.

GCPS Lists 68 Schools With Transfer Capacity for Fall 2026

GCPS’s first-semester permissive-transfer list includes 68 schools: 38 elementary, 16 middle and 14 high schools. The standard request window has already passed, but the list is still a useful capacity snapshot for agents and families. A home’s assigned school still depends on the exact residence, and transfer approval is a separate annual process.

Lilburn Invites Developer Concepts for First and Main

Lilburn says several developers have been invited to submit concepts for First and Main, a 2.61-acre Old Town site currently described as 21 townhomes, a restaurant and two public parks. The DDA hopes to select a developer Oct. 21. An earlier agreement with Vision Home Crafters remains in the public record, and the city has not explained its current status.

Buford Seeks Developer for 30-Home New Street Site

Buford is seeking a developer for a 13.72-acre site that could include up to 30 single-family homes. This is the second time the property has been offered for development this year, with a new bid deadline set for October 2.

Four Gwinnett Items to Watch Tuesday

Gwinnett Realty Briefing Week Ahead graphic listing 7 Brew, the Guthridge Court townhouse rezoning, a home-occupation zoning amendment and a Gwinnett Housing Authority multifamily meeting.

Gas South Arena Begins $175 Million Renovation

A $175 million renovation is now underway at Gas South Arena. The project will add a 1,000-space parking deck, new seating, updated security and faster concessions while the arena stays open for most events.

Gwinnett Launches Blight Tax for Problem Properties

Gwinnett has added a new financial lever for problem properties. A property formally designated as blighted can face seven times the general fund millage rate until it is cleaned up or redeveloped, followed by a temporary tax reduction after successful remediation. Here is how the new program works and why aging commercial corridors are worth watching.

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House in Gwinnett County?

Gwinnett has more homes for sale, longer selling times and slightly lower prices than a year ago. Does that make this a good time to buy? Here is the data that matters.

Peachtree Corners to Hear 7.58-Acre Townhouse Rezoning

A 7.58-acre site in Peachtree Corners is headed to a rezoning hearing Sept. 15. The request would change the property from industrial zoning to townhouse zoning — but key project details are still missing. Read what is known, what is not, and what happens next.

Accent Sugarloaf Gets Building Permits for 330 Apartments

Accent Sugarloaf has reached a major construction milestone. Gwinnett County issued a cluster of building permits September 2 for the 330-unit project near Sugarloaf, with about $59 million in combined estimated construction value across the listed permits. The site is in unincorporated Gwinnett, despite its Lawrenceville mailing address.

Costco Rezoning Heads to Lawrenceville Planning Commission Tonight

Costco is now in Lawrenceville’s zoning pipeline. A rezoning case for 2555 University Parkway goes before the Planning Commission tonight at 6 p.m. The site is notable because Lawrenceville bought the property for redevelopment in 2023. The case is still proposed, and key site-plan details remain unverified.

What School Will My Child Attend in Gwinnett County?

A Suwanee, Lawrenceville, or Duluth mailing address does not tell you which GCPS schools a home attends. The exact address does. Here is how to verify it.

Suwanee vs. Buford vs. Dacula: Where Do You Get More House for Your Money in 2026?

Suwanee, Buford or Dacula: where does your money buy more house? Current city-market data shows a sizable price-per-square-foot gap.

How Do I Appeal My Gwinnett County Property Assessment?

Think your Gwinnett assessment is wrong? Here is the 45-day appeal window, the accepted filing methods, and the evidence worth gathering.

Why Did My Gwinnett County Property Taxes Go Up After I Bought My House?

Bought a Gwinnett home and shocked by the tax bill? The seller’s exemptions and frozen county tax base may be part of the reason.

New Gwinnett Fire Station 2 Moves Toward Construction

Gwinnett County is moving ahead with a replacement for Fire Station 2 in Lilburn. Construction bidding is open for the new station on Rockbridge Road.

Costco Opens at Park Place in Gwinnett

Costco is now open at Park Place in unincorporated Gwinnett. The Aug. 27 opening is part of the larger redevelopment of the former Stone Mountain Tennis Center site.

Gwinnett Inventory Up 10.8% as August Listings Take Longer to Sell

Gwinnett had 5,676 active listings in August, up 10.75% from a year earlier. Median time on market rose to 50 days while the county median asking price held at $457,000.

GCPS Prepares Fall Redistricting for 2027-28

GCPS is preparing fall 2026 redistricting engagement for changes that would take effect in 2027-28. The district says this phase will focus on existing classroom capacity, but exact schools and neighborhoods have not yet been announced.

Outdoor Recreation Facility Proposed on Jimmy Carter Boulevard

PitchPutt is seeking a special-use permit at 7067 Jimmy Carter Blvd.; the City Council public hearing is set for Sept. 22. Outdoor Recreation Facility Proposed on Jimmy Carter Boulevard.

Five Major Gwinnett Road Projects in the SPLOST Pipeline