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 Economic And Real Estate Report For May Shows Significant Gains Compared To Previous Month and Year

Alabama Economic And Real Estate Report For May Shows Significant Gains Compared To Previous Month and Year

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AAR’s Monthly Market Reports: Your Competitive Edge in Alabama Real Estate

AAR’s Monthly Market Reports: Your Competitive Edge in Alabama Real Estate

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What April’s Numbers Really Mean for Alabama’s Housing Market

What April’s Numbers Really Mean for Alabama’s Housing Market

April brought a few soft spots to Alabama’s housing market. Here’s what you need to know about the role April’s numbers are playing in Alabama’s housing market at large.
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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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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