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

August 2025 Report 

  • Alabama had 6,041home sales in August, a 1.7% decrease from last month and a 5.6% decrease from last year.
  • The median sales price was $222,811, down 2.6% from July and $12,764 lower than a year ago. This is an annual decrease of 5.4%.

  • The sold volume was $1.69 billion in August, a 3.4% decrease from July but an increase of $0.10 billion from last August. This marks a 6.3% annual increase.
  • The 20,803 active listings at the end of August mark an increase of 14.7% compared to 18,136 one year ago.
  •  The 563 foreclosures in August represent a 2.6% month-over-month increase and a 27.7% year-over-year increase.

 

 

2025 Reports

 
Market Stats Aug2025
 
 
Market Stats July2025
 
 
Market Stats June2025
 
 
Market Stats May2025
 
 
Market Stats Apr2025
 
 
Market Stats Mar2025
 
 
 
 

2025 Fast Stats

Help your clients by providing them with easy-to-understand, current economic information. We’ve made doing that easy by offering fast stat graphics that are ready for you to download and share! Feel free to share these graphics however you'd like: on social media, in meetings, and directly with clients!

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News Releases

Alabama: The Most Affordable Housing Market in America

Alabama: The Most Affordable Housing Market in America

Alabamians have always known that our state is a great place to live, and now, the rest of the nation is taking notice. With a median home price well below the national ...
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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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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