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

August 2025 Report 

  • Alabama had 6,041home sales in August, a 1.7% decrease from last month and a 5.6% decrease from last year.
  • The median sales price was $222,811, down 2.6% from July and $12,764 lower than a year ago. This is an annual decrease of 5.4%.

  • The sold volume was $1.69 billion in August, a 3.4% decrease from July but an increase of $0.10 billion from last August. This marks a 6.3% annual increase.
  • The 20,803 active listings at the end of August mark an increase of 14.7% compared to 18,136 one year ago.
  •  The 563 foreclosures in August represent a 2.6% month-over-month increase and a 27.7% year-over-year increase.

 

 

2025 Reports

 
Market Stats Aug2025
 
 
Market Stats July2025
 
 
Market Stats June2025
 
 
Market Stats May2025
 
 
Market Stats Apr2025
 
 
Market Stats Mar2025
 
 
 
 

2025 Fast Stats

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News Releases

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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From 1981 to Today: What 50 Years of Mortgage Rates Reveal

From 1981 to Today: What 50 Years of Mortgage Rates Reveal

In today’s market, conversations around mortgage rates are everywhere — and often, they're painted in a less-than-optimistic light. But when viewed through a historical lens, the story becomes much more nuanced. ...
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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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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