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

September 2026 Report 

  • Alabama had 6,292 home sales in September,an increase of 237 from last year but a decrease of 5.8% from the previous month.
  • The median sales price increased by $40,087 compared to a year ago to $275,333. This is an annual increase of 17.0% but represents a 0.9% decrease month-over-month.
  • The sold volume was $2.07 billion in September 2026, an increase of $0.37 billion from last September. This marks a 21.8% annual increase. However, this is a 5.5% decrease month-over-month.
  • The 22,525 active listings at the end of September mark an increase of 8.5% compared to 20,765 one year ago.
 

2026 Reports

 
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2026 Fast Stats

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News Releases

A Market in Transition: Key Signals for Alabama REALTORS® This Spring

A Market in Transition: Key Signals for Alabama REALTORS® This Spring

As Alabama’s spring housing season begins to bloom, REALTORS® are navigating a market defined by competing forces. Seasonal demand is building, mortgage rates are offering a temporary boost, and inventory is ...
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Alabama Home Sales Increase In February As Average Days On Market Fall Dramatically According To Monthly Economic Report

Alabama Home Sales Increase In February As Average Days On Market Fall Dramatically According To Monthly Economic Report

Home sales rose across the state in February while the average days on market fell by a dramatic double-digit margin as buyers were spurred to action by lower mortgage rates according ...
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What to Expect From Alabama’s Housing Market This Spring

What to Expect From Alabama’s Housing Market This Spring

After a rebound year in 2025, Alabama’s housing market is heading into the busy spring season with optimism. According to Alabama REALTORS® economists David Hughes and Evan Moore, the coming months ...
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Alabama Housing Market Shows Signs of Balance as Spring Season Approaches

Alabama Housing Market Shows Signs of Balance as Spring Season Approaches

Alabama’s housing market entered 2026 with a familiar seasonal slowdown — but beneath the surface, the data tells a more nuanced story.
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Home Sales Decrease As Sales Prices Increase Across State During January According To Monthly Economic Report

Home Sales Decrease As Sales Prices Increase Across State During January According To Monthly Economic Report

Home sales took a traditional seasonal tumble in Alabama in January, but median sales prices continued to rise year-over-year according to the Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released by the ...
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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