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How long will you hold a flip in DeKalb County, GA?
Homes in DeKalb County, GA take a median of 31 days to sell. Here is what that means for the loan term you need, and what the selling phase costs you.
DEKALB COUNTY, GA · May 2026
9.5 months of renovation before a 12-month term breaks.
Homes here take a median of 31 days to sell, and a buyer needs about 45 more to close. That 2.5-month tail is what your term has to cover on top of the work.
The three phases, for this market
| Phase | Length | Running total |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation (assumed) | 5.0 months | 5.0 months |
| On market — median for DeKalb | 1.0 months (31 days) | 6.0 months |
| Buyer's financing and closing | 1.5 months | 7.5 months |
What the waiting costs, even when it fits
DeKalb market data
| Measure | DeKalb | National |
|---|---|---|
| Median days on market | 31 days | 48 days |
| Homes sold, May 2026 | 594 | — |
| Median sale price | $431,375 | — |
| Average sale-to-list | 99.3% | — |
| Listings with a price drop | 36.5% | — |
| Months of supply | 3.1 | — |
What this means for how you borrow here
- Ask for the term you actually need, not the term offered. A 12-month default is a product decision, not an assessment of your deal.
- Get the extension terms in writing — the fee, the length, and whether granting one is your right or the lender's discretion. See extensions and default.
- Price the deal at this hold, not your renovation timeline. Run 7.5 months through the true-cost calculator and look at what it does to the break-even resale price.
- This is a fast market — 17 days below the national median — which buys you real margin on the term.