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
March 2026 Report
- Alabama had 5,438 home sales in March,a decrease of 776 from last year but an increase of 8.2% from the previous month.
- The median sales price increased by $45,139 compared to a year ago to $262,009. This is an annual increase of 20.8% and a 4.8% increase month-over-month.
- The sold volume was $1.56 billion in March 2026, a decrease of $0.03 billion from last March. This marks a 1.9% annual decrease, but a 9.1% increase month-over-month.
- The 20,355 active listings at the end of March mark an increase of 10.5% compared to 18,415 one year ago.
- The 689 foreclosures in March represent a 54.8% increase year-over-year and a 21.3% increase month-over-month.
2026 Reports
2026 Fast Stats
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News Releases
What April’s Numbers Really Mean for Alabama’s Housing Market
May 27, 2025
Alabama Economic And Real Estate Report For April Shows Market Remains Strong Compared To 2024 But Indicates Slight Decreases From Prior Month
May 20, 2025
Alabama Housing Market Q1 Recap: A Season of Cautious Optimism
May 5, 2025
From 1981 to Today: What 50 Years of Mortgage Rates Reveal
April 24, 2025
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





