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 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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Alabama REALTORS® Releases Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report for February 2023

Alabama REALTORS® Releases Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report for February 2023

According to the February 2023 report, 6,974 homes were sold across the state in February, a 22.3% decline from February 2022. This marks the slowest February market the state has seen ...
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 Alabama Home Sales Continue to Slow in January

Alabama Home Sales Continue to Slow in January

Alabama home sales continued to slow in January, according to the latest Alabama Association of REALTORS® (AAR) Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report. Learn what factors are impacting the market.  ...
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 Alabama REALTORS® Releases Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report for January 2023

Alabama REALTORS® Releases Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report for January 2023

The statewide real estate market continued to slow down in January due to high inflation and unemployment rates. Learn the key takeaways from our economists about Alabama's current housing market.  ...
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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