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

January 2026 Report 

  • Alabama had 4,761 home sales in January,a decrease of 498 from last year and of 15.0% from the previous month.
  • The median sales price increased by $36,052 compared to a year ago to $244,520. This is an annual increase of 17.3%, but a 0.4% decrease month-over-month.
  • The sold volume was $1.34 billion in January 2026, an increase of $0.07 billion from last January. This marks a 5.5% annual increase, but a 14.1% monthly decrease.
  • The 19,073 active listings at the end of January mark an increase of 7.5% compared to 17,735 one year ago.
  • The 540 foreclosures in January represent a 22.2% year-over-year increase. It is also a 1.7% increase in foreclosures since last month.
 

2026 Reports

 
 
 
 
 

2026 Fast Stats

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January 2026 Fast Stats
 
 
 

News Releases

Alabama’s Housing Market Followed National Decline in 2023 According to Annual Report

Alabama’s Housing Market Followed National Decline in 2023 According to Annual Report

The 2023 Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report indicates that the state's housing market mirrored a nationwide trend of declining sales during a year characterized by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).  ...
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Alabama’s December Housing Market Sees Increases in Key Areas Despite Continued Sales Decline

Alabama’s December Housing Market Sees Increases in Key Areas Despite Continued Sales Decline

According to the December 2023 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report, home sales in Alabama remain down amid ongoing market challenges. Still, several approaching seasonal and economic changes suggest that sales ...
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Recap of Alabama’s Fall 2023 Housing Market

Recap of Alabama’s Fall 2023 Housing Market

Autumn leaves weren’t the only things falling in Alabama. Home sales and sales prices tumbled as homebuyers’ hopes for affordable homes and sellers’ expectations for big gains fell as well. ...
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November Data Suggests Alabama’s Housing Market Is Poised to Rebound in 2024

November Data Suggests Alabama’s Housing Market Is Poised to Rebound in 2024

Alabama’s housing market continues to stagnate but positive indicators, such as steadily declining interest and inflation rates, offer strong hope for a rebound in the coming year.
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Alabama’s Real Estate Market Remains Down In October, But Declining Interest Rates Offer Hope For Future Rebound

Alabama’s Real Estate Market Remains Down In October, But Declining Interest Rates Offer Hope For Future Rebound

According to October's report, the state’s housing market remains down, but declining interest rates and increases in two key areas - housing supply and average sales price - offer strong hope for ...
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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