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

Mortgage Rates Fall to Their Lowest Level Since 2024: What This Means for Alabama Buyers

Mortgage Rates Fall to Their Lowest Level Since 2024: What This Means for Alabama Buyers

For the first time in nearly a year, mortgage rates in Alabama have taken a meaningful dip following the Federal Reserve's rate cut. Continue reading for what this activity means for ...
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Back-to-School Season Brings Seasonal Slowdown to Alabama Housing Market

Back-to-School Season Brings Seasonal Slowdown to Alabama Housing Market

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Alabama Economic And Real Estate Report For July Shows Monthly Dip In Home Sales As Mortgage Rates and Market Indicators Continue To Favor Buyers

Alabama Economic And Real Estate Report For July Shows Monthly Dip In Home Sales As Mortgage Rates and Market Indicators Continue To Favor Buyers

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A Market in Motion: Q2 Brings New Energy to Alabama’s Housing Market

A Market in Motion: Q2 Brings New Energy to Alabama’s Housing Market

Alabama’s housing market showed encouraging signs of progress in the second quarter of 2025. Sales picked up, inventory grew, and buyers gained a bit more footing, though the market still hasn’t ...
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Alabama Economic And Real Estate Report For June Shows  Home Sales Continue To Grow Across State But Lag Behind Pre-2024 Numbers

Alabama Economic And Real Estate Report For June Shows Home Sales Continue To Grow Across State But Lag Behind Pre-2024 Numbers

Home sales across the state continued to increase for the second consecutive month in June with numbers rising 8.2% over May and 10.9% over 2024 according to the Alabama Economic and ...
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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