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

March 2026 Report 

  • Alabama had 5,438 home sales in March,a decrease of 776 from last year but an increase of 8.2% from the previous month.
  • The median sales price increased by $45,139 compared to a year ago to $262,009. This is an annual increase of 20.8% and a 4.8% increase month-over-month.
  • The sold volume was $1.56 billion in March 2026, a decrease of $0.03 billion from last March. This marks a 1.9% annual decrease, but a 9.1% increase month-over-month.
  • The 20,355 active listings at the end of March mark an increase of 10.5% compared to 18,415 one year ago.
  • The 689 foreclosures in March represent a 54.8% increase year-over-year and a 21.3% increase month-over-month.
 

2026 Reports

 

2026 Fast Stats

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March Fast Stats
February Fast Stats
 
January 2026 Fast Stats
 
 

News Releases

Alabama’s Active Listings Continue to Increase in September

Alabama’s Active Listings Continue to Increase in September

September marked the sixth consecutive monthly increase in active listings, and AAR’s economists anticipate this trend to continue into October. Continue reading to learn more.
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Alabama Home Prices Continue to Rise Despite Sales Slowdown

Alabama Home Prices Continue to Rise Despite Sales Slowdown

Alabama’s August home sales activity decreased relative to last month, marking the second consecutive month of declining sales. Continue reading to learn the key points from August's report.
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Alabama Economic and Real Estate Reports: AAR’s Power Tool for REALTORS®

Alabama Economic and Real Estate Reports: AAR’s Power Tool for REALTORS®

REALTORS® in Alabama have an abundance of tools available to help them build their business and inform their clients. Information is a REALTOR’s® most valuable tool and the Alabama Association of REALTORS® ...
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Alabama Housing Market Shows Promise with  July Median and Average Sales Prices Increasing to Highest Levels Seen in 2023

Alabama Housing Market Shows Promise with July Median and Average Sales Prices Increasing to Highest Levels Seen in 2023

The July 2023 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report, published by the Alabama Association of REALTORS®, shows that Alabama experienced upswings in both median and average sales prices in July, highlighting ...
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Alabama’s June Sales Halt Nine Months of Declining Sales

Alabama’s June Sales Halt Nine Months of Declining Sales

Alabama’s real estate market experienced a notable turnaround in June, with home sales activity increasing after nine consecutive months of declining sales.
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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