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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March Fast Stats
February Fast Stats
 
January 2026 Fast Stats
 
 

News Releases

Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report For March Shows Impressive Home Sales Gains In Both Monthly and Yearly Comparisons

Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report For March Shows Impressive Home Sales Gains In Both Monthly and Yearly Comparisons

The Spring home-buying season is warming up as Alabama experienced impressive increases in both sales and median prices during March, according to the most recent Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report.  ...
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Housing Affordability Jumped in February. Here’s What that Means for Buyers.

Housing Affordability Jumped in February. Here’s What that Means for Buyers.

Alabama experienced its most affordable housing month since April 2024. But is this a turning point or a temporary break in an ongoing affordability crunch? Find out what you need to ...
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Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report For February Shows Continuing Monthly and Yearly Increases In Home Sales

Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report For February Shows Continuing Monthly and Yearly Increases In Home Sales

Alabama’s housing market continued its rising sales trend in February with a 11.9% uptick over the previous month and a 9.1% increase compared to 2024 according to the Alabama Economic and ...
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A Buyer’s Advantage? Alabama’s Market Trends Show a Shift to Start 2025

A Buyer’s Advantage? Alabama’s Market Trends Show a Shift to Start 2025

According to the January 2025 Alabama Economic & Real Estate Report, the state's housing market is showing signs of shifting in favor of buyers for the first time in years. ...
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Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report For January  Shows Monthly and Yearly Increases In Home Sales

Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report For January Shows Monthly and Yearly Increases In Home Sales

According to the January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released on Thursday by the Alabama Association of REALTORS®, the state’s housing market saw increases in key areas. Read more ...
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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