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

 
Market Stats Apr2026
 
 
Market Stats Mar2026
 
 
 
 
 
 

2026 Fast Stats

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April 2026 Fast Stats
March Fast Stats
 
February Fast Stats
 
January 2026 Fast Stats
 
 
 

News Releases

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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Alabama’s Sales Volume Continues to Slow, Home Supply on the Rise

Alabama’s Sales Volume Continues to Slow, Home Supply on the Rise

The Alabama Association of REALTORS® (AAR) has published the Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report for May 2023, providing valuable insights into the state's housing market and economic conditions. The May ...
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Alabama's Housing Market Continues to Slow in April

Alabama's Housing Market Continues to Slow in April

Interest rates and economic conditions impact Alabama's housing market as sales slow before spring. Continue reading for a summary of April's report. 
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Alabama’s Spring Housing Market in a Unique Position

Alabama’s Spring Housing Market in a Unique Position

According to the March 2023 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released by the Alabama Association of REALTORS®, Alabama’s spring housing market is in a unique position. 
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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