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

February 2026 Report 

  • Alabama had 5,028 home sales in February,a decrease of 858 (14.6%) from last year but an increase of 5.6% from the previous month.
  • The median sales price increased by $45,542 compared to a year ago to $250,113. This is an annual increase of 22.3% and a monthly increase of 2.3%.
  • The sold volume was $1.43 billion in February 2026, a decrease of $0.01 billion from last February. This marks a 0.7% annual decrease, but a 6.7% increase month-over-month.
  • The 19,283 active listings at the end of February mark an increase of 7.4% compared to 17,958 one year ago.
  • The 568 foreclosures in February represent a 38.9% year-over-year increase. It is also a 5.2% increase in foreclosures since last month.
 

2026 Reports

 
 
 

2026 Fast Stats

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February Fast Stats
January 2026 Fast Stats
 
 
 

News Releases

What to Expect From Alabama’s Housing Market This Spring

What to Expect From Alabama’s Housing Market This Spring

After a rebound year in 2025, Alabama’s housing market is heading into the busy spring season with optimism. According to Alabama REALTORS® economists David Hughes and Evan Moore, the coming months ...
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Alabama Housing Market Shows Signs of Balance as Spring Season Approaches

Alabama Housing Market Shows Signs of Balance as Spring Season Approaches

Alabama’s housing market entered 2026 with a familiar seasonal slowdown — but beneath the surface, the data tells a more nuanced story.
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Home Sales Decrease As Sales Prices Increase Across State During January According To Monthly Economic Report

Home Sales Decrease As Sales Prices Increase Across State During January According To Monthly Economic Report

Home sales took a traditional seasonal tumble in Alabama in January, but median sales prices continued to rise year-over-year according to the Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released by the ...
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Alabama’s Housing Market Finds Its Footing in 2025

Alabama’s Housing Market Finds Its Footing in 2025

After a challenging post-Covid period marked by sharp swings in interest rates and buyer hesitation, Alabama’s housing market entered 2025 with something it had been missing for several years: momentum. ...
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Housing Market and Sales Prices Increase Across Alabama During 2025

Housing Market and Sales Prices Increase Across Alabama During 2025

Buoyed by falling interest rates and strong employment figures, home sales and median prices increased across Alabama during 2025, according to the 2025 Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released ...
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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