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 Active Listings Continue to Increase in September

Alabama’s Active Listings Continue to Increase in September

September marked the sixth consecutive monthly increase in active listings, and AAR’s economists anticipate this trend to continue into October. Continue reading to learn more.
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Alabama Home Prices Continue to Rise Despite Sales Slowdown

Alabama Home Prices Continue to Rise Despite Sales Slowdown

Alabama’s August home sales activity decreased relative to last month, marking the second consecutive month of declining sales. Continue reading to learn the key points from August's report.
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Alabama Economic and Real Estate Reports: AAR’s Power Tool for REALTORS®

Alabama Economic and Real Estate Reports: AAR’s Power Tool for REALTORS®

REALTORS® in Alabama have an abundance of tools available to help them build their business and inform their clients. Information is a REALTOR’s® most valuable tool and the Alabama Association of REALTORS® ...
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Alabama Housing Market Shows Promise with  July Median and Average Sales Prices Increasing to Highest Levels Seen in 2023

Alabama Housing Market Shows Promise with July Median and Average Sales Prices Increasing to Highest Levels Seen in 2023

The July 2023 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report, published by the Alabama Association of REALTORS®, shows that Alabama experienced upswings in both median and average sales prices in July, highlighting ...
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Alabama’s June Sales Halt Nine Months of Declining Sales

Alabama’s June Sales Halt Nine Months of Declining Sales

Alabama’s real estate market experienced a notable turnaround in June, with home sales activity increasing after nine consecutive months of declining sales.
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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