Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
The Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report is a monthly statistics report produced by the Alabama Association of REALTORS® and their team of economists. The numbers and figures in this report are drawn from numerous government and proprietary data sources and represent best estimates at the time of release. As new data emerges, Alabama REALTORS® may, from time to time, update these figures to reflect more recent information.
Key Takeaways from the Most Recent Report
April 2026 Report
- Alabama had 6,214 home sales in April,an increase of 423 from last year and an increase of 14.3% from the previous month.
- The median sales price increased by $34,757 compared to a year ago to $263,518. This is an annual increase of 15.2% and a 0.6% increase month-over-month.
- The sold volume was $1.84 billion in April 2026, an increase of $0.30 billion from last April. This marks a 19.5% annual increase and a 17.9% increase month-over-month.
- The 20,928 active listings at the end of April mark an increase of 9.3% compared to 19,144 one year ago.
- The 692 foreclosures in April represent a 39.8% year-over-year increase. It is just a 0.4% increase in foreclosures since last month. Note that the April 2026 value is below the 827 pre-pandemic foreclosures of April 2019.
2026 Reports
2026 Fast Stats
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News Releases
Recent Fed Rate Cut Brings Positive News as Alabama’s Housing Market Cools but Remains Strong
September 23, 2024
The Back-to-School Effect: How Seasonal Shifts Impact the Housing Market
September 3, 2024
Alabama’s Real Estate Market Continues to Shine in July with Rising Sales and Strong Economic Performance
August 20, 2024
Alabama’s Housing Market Continues to Grow and Flourish in June
July 22, 2024
Alabama’s May Housing Market Brings Good News for Both Buyers and Sellers
June 25, 2024
All inquiries regarding the Economic and Real Estate Report may be directed to:
Abby Wilson, Director of Marketing and Communications
abby@alabamarealtors.com | 334-386-5645







