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

January 2024 Report 

  • Alabama had 4,686 home sales in January. This is a decrease of 3,403 sales compared to January of last year.
  • The median sales price increased by $3,649 compared to a year ago to $210,982. This is an annual increase of 1.8%.
  • The sold volume was $1.0 billion in January, a decrease of $1 billion from last January. This is a 50.0% annual decrease.
  • The 13,968 active listings at the end of January mark an increase of 20.0% compared to the 11,643 one year ago.
  • The 516 foreclosures in January represent a 20.6% year-over-year increase. It is a 6% increase in foreclosures since last month.
 

2024 Reports

 
 
 
 
 

2024 Fast Stats

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News Releases

Alabama’s Housing Market Decline Continues in the New Year

Alabama’s Housing Market Decline Continues in the New Year

The January 2024 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released by the Alabama Association of REALTORS® reveals that the state’s January housing market saw a continued decline.
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Alabama’s Housing Market Followed National Decline in 2023 According to Annual Report

Alabama’s Housing Market Followed National Decline in 2023 According to Annual Report

The 2023 Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report indicates that the state's housing market mirrored a nationwide trend of declining sales during a year characterized by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).  ...
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Alabama’s December Housing Market Sees Increases in Key Areas Despite Continued Sales Decline

Alabama’s December Housing Market Sees Increases in Key Areas Despite Continued Sales Decline

According to the December 2023 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report, home sales in Alabama remain down amid ongoing market challenges. Still, several approaching seasonal and economic changes suggest that sales ...
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November Data Suggests Alabama’s Housing Market Is Poised to Rebound in 2024

November Data Suggests Alabama’s Housing Market Is Poised to Rebound in 2024

Alabama’s housing market continues to stagnate but positive indicators, such as steadily declining interest and inflation rates, offer strong hope for a rebound in the coming year.
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Alabama’s Real Estate Market Remains Down In October, But Declining Interest Rates Offer Hope For Future Rebound

Alabama’s Real Estate Market Remains Down In October, But Declining Interest Rates Offer Hope For Future Rebound

According to October's report, the state’s housing market remains down, but declining interest rates and increases in two key areas - housing supply and average sales price - offer strong hope for ...
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All inquiries regarding the Economic and Real Estate Report may be directed to:
Anna Grace Gamble, Director of Communications
annagrace@alabamarealtors.com | 334-386-5368