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

April 2025 Report 

  • Alabama had 5,791 home sales in April,a decrease of 6.8% from March, but an increase of 563 (10.8%) from last year.

  • The median sales price decreased by $5,033 compared to last month to $224,967. This is a 2.2% monthly decrease but an annual increase of 13.3%.

  • The sold volume was $1.54 billion in April, a 3.1% decrease month-over-month, but an increase of $0.36 billion from last April. This marks a 30.5% annual increase.
  • The 19,144 active listings at the end of April mark an increase of 27.0% compared to 15,072 one year ago.
  • The 495 foreclosures in April represent a 11.2% increase in foreclosures since last month. Additionally, it is a 2.7% year-over-year increase.
 

2025 Reports

 
Market Stats Apr2025
 
 
Market Stats Mar2025
 
 
 
 
 
 

2025 Fast Stats

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April Fast Stats
March Fast Stats
 
February Fast Stats
 
Fast Stats Jan2025
 
 
 

News Releases

Alabama Economic And Real Estate Report For April Shows Market Remains Strong Compared To 2024 But Indicates Slight Decreases From Prior Month

Alabama Economic And Real Estate Report For April Shows Market Remains Strong Compared To 2024 But Indicates Slight Decreases From Prior Month

Alabama’s housing market experienced slight month-over-month decreases in key sectors such as total sales and median price during April, but it remains strong when compared to the same period in 2024, ...
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Alabama Housing Market Q1 Recap: A Season of Cautious Optimism

Alabama Housing Market Q1 Recap: A Season of Cautious Optimism

The first quarter of 2025 brought signs of cautiously renewed energy to Alabama’s housing market. As the market heads into the traditionally busier spring and summer months, Q1’s trends look hopeful — ...
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From 1981 to Today: What 50 Years of Mortgage Rates Reveal

From 1981 to Today: What 50 Years of Mortgage Rates Reveal

In today’s market, conversations around mortgage rates are everywhere — and often, they're painted in a less-than-optimistic light. But when viewed through a historical lens, the story becomes much more nuanced. ...
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Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report For March Shows Impressive Home Sales Gains In Both Monthly and Yearly Comparisons

Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report For March Shows Impressive Home Sales Gains In Both Monthly and Yearly Comparisons

The Spring home-buying season is warming up as Alabama experienced impressive increases in both sales and median prices during March, according to the most recent Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report.  ...
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Housing Affordability Jumped in February. Here’s What that Means for Buyers.

Housing Affordability Jumped in February. Here’s What that Means for Buyers.

Alabama experienced its most affordable housing month since April 2024. But is this a turning point or a temporary break in an ongoing affordability crunch? Find out what you need to ...
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All inquiries regarding the Economic and Real Estate Report may be directed to:
Abby Wilson, Director of Marketing
abby@alabamarealtors.com | 334-386-5645