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

March 2026 Report 

  • Alabama had 5,438 home sales in March,a decrease of 776 from last year but an increase of 8.2% from the previous month.
  • The median sales price increased by $45,139 compared to a year ago to $262,009. This is an annual increase of 20.8% and a 4.8% increase month-over-month.
  • The sold volume was $1.56 billion in March 2026, a decrease of $0.03 billion from last March. This marks a 1.9% annual decrease, but a 9.1% increase month-over-month.
  • The 20,355 active listings at the end of March mark an increase of 10.5% compared to 18,415 one year ago.
  • The 689 foreclosures in March represent a 54.8% increase year-over-year and a 21.3% increase month-over-month.
 

2026 Reports

 

2026 Fast Stats

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March Fast Stats
February Fast Stats
 
January 2026 Fast Stats
 
 

News Releases

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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Mortgage Rates at Three-Year Lows: Will Lower Rates Offset Economic Uncertainty in Alabama?

Mortgage Rates at Three-Year Lows: Will Lower Rates Offset Economic Uncertainty in Alabama?

As 2026 gets underway, one number is capturing the attention of consumers and REALTORS® across Alabama: mortgage rates. As of January 15, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dipped to 6.06% ...
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Seasonal Trends Prove Reliable As Home Sales In Alabama Fell 3% In December But Remained Higher Than Same Period In 2024 According To Economic Report

Seasonal Trends Prove Reliable As Home Sales In Alabama Fell 3% In December But Remained Higher Than Same Period In 2024 According To Economic Report

Seasonal trends proved reliable as home sales across the state fell 3% month-over-month in December, but they remained 2.9% higher than the same period in 2024 according to the Alabama Economic ...
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A Look Back at Fall 2025: How Alabama’s Housing Market Adjusted

A Look Back at Fall 2025: How Alabama’s Housing Market Adjusted

This fall was anything but quiet in both the local and national housing market. From interest rate changes to uneven economic data, there was plenty for buyers and sellers to keep ...
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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