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 2024 Report 

  • Alabama had 4,976 home sales in March. This is a decrease of 2122 sales compared to March of last year.
  • The median sales price decreased by $2,750 compared to a year ago to $202,883. This is an annual decrease of 1.3%.
  • The sold volume was $1.1 billion in March, a decrease of $0.6 billion from last March. This is a 35.3% annual decrease.
  • The 14,587 active listings at the end of March mark an increase of 33.5% compared to the 10,927 one year ago.
  • The 502 foreclosures in March represent a 27.1% year-over-year increase. It is a 1% decrease in foreclosures since last month.
 

2024 Reports

 

2024 Fast Stats

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News Releases

Alabama's Housing Market Continues to Slow in April

Alabama's Housing Market Continues to Slow in April

Interest rates and economic conditions impact Alabama's housing market as sales slow before spring. Continue reading for a summary of April's report. 
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Alabama’s Spring Housing Market in a Unique Position

Alabama’s Spring Housing Market in a Unique Position

According to the March 2023 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released by the Alabama Association of REALTORS®, Alabama’s spring housing market is in a unique position. 
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Alabama REALTORS® Releases Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report for February 2023

Alabama REALTORS® Releases Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report for February 2023

According to the February 2023 report, 6,974 homes were sold across the state in February, a 22.3% decline from February 2022. This marks the slowest February market the state has seen ...
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 Alabama Home Sales Continue to Slow in January

Alabama Home Sales Continue to Slow in January

Alabama home sales continued to slow in January, according to the latest Alabama Association of REALTORS® (AAR) Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report. Learn what factors are impacting the market.  ...
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 Alabama REALTORS® Releases Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report for January 2023

Alabama REALTORS® Releases Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report for January 2023

The statewide real estate market continued to slow down in January due to high inflation and unemployment rates. Learn the key takeaways from our economists about Alabama's current housing market.  ...
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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