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 Economic and Real Estate Report For February Shows Continuing Monthly and Yearly Increases In Home Sales

Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report For February Shows Continuing Monthly and Yearly Increases In Home Sales

Alabama’s housing market continued its rising sales trend in February with a 11.9% uptick over the previous month and a 9.1% increase compared to 2024 according to the Alabama Economic and ...
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A Buyer’s Advantage? Alabama’s Market Trends Show a Shift to Start 2025

A Buyer’s Advantage? Alabama’s Market Trends Show a Shift to Start 2025

According to the January 2025 Alabama Economic & Real Estate Report, the state's housing market is showing signs of shifting in favor of buyers for the first time in years. ...
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Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report For January  Shows Monthly and Yearly Increases In Home Sales

Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report For January Shows Monthly and Yearly Increases In Home Sales

According to the January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released on Thursday by the Alabama Association of REALTORS®, the state’s housing market saw increases in key areas. Read more ...
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Alabama’s 2024 Housing Market: Challenges, Shifting Trends, & Signs of Hope

Alabama’s 2024 Housing Market: Challenges, Shifting Trends, & Signs of Hope

In 2024, high mortgage rates posed significant challenges for Alabama's housing market. However, despite these difficulties, several positive trends emerged. Continue reading to learn more. 
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Alabama Joins Rest of The Nation in Experiencing A Difficult Housing Market In 2024

Alabama Joins Rest of The Nation in Experiencing A Difficult Housing Market In 2024

Though Alabama enjoyed low unemployment, sustained job growth, and a consistently good economy in 2024, its housing market struggled along with the rest of the nation’s last year according to the Annual Alabama ...
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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