$282,139
Median Sales Price
June 2026
+13.2% YoY
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Alabama Real Estate Guide
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Alabama Real Estate Market
Alabama's housing market entered summer 2026 with both stronger sales activity and more homes available for buyers to consider. In June 2026, Alabama REALTORS® reported 7,138 home sales statewide, a median sales price of $282,139 and 21,681 active listings. Active inventory was 6.8% higher than a year earlier, while the statewide median sales price was 13.2% higher.
For buyers, that combination suggests more selection than a year ago without necessarily translating into lower prices. For sellers, rising statewide prices are encouraging, but increasing inventory makes local comparable sales, property condition and pricing strategy more important. Statewide numbers are only a starting point: market conditions can look very different between Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa and Alabama's smaller communities.
7,138
Home Sales
June 2026
+6.2% YoY
21,681
Active Listings
June 2026
+6.8% YoY
4.3
Months of Supply
June 2026
+2.4% YoY
65 days
Average Days on Market
June 2026
2 days longer YoY
Source: Alabama REALTORS®, June 2026 statewide housing report
Major Real Estate Markets in Alabama
There is no single Alabama housing market. Buyers relocating to the state should compare areas based on the type of property they want, commuting needs, ownership costs and long-term housing plans rather than relying on broad rankings.
Birmingham
When comparing Birmingham-area properties, look beyond the city name. Ask your agent to compare closer-in neighborhoods with surrounding communities based on home age, lot size, commute, property taxes, maintenance needs and the type of inventory available in your price range.
Huntsville
For Huntsville-area buyers, useful comparisons can include newer construction versus established homes, HOA requirements, builder warranties, commute patterns and how far a property sits from the places you expect to visit most frequently. A relocation agent familiar with the broader market can help you compare those tradeoffs property by property.
Mobile & Coastal Alabama
Insurance belongs near the beginning of the conversation when you're considering Mobile, Baldwin County or other coastal properties. Alabama's Department of Insurance advises consumers that standard homeowners coverage generally does not cover flood losses, and wind or hail coverage may be handled differently in some coastal areas. Get insurance estimates and review flood and wind coverage early enough that the cost can be part of your purchase decision.
Montgomery
In the Montgomery area, compare the specific property and municipality rather than assuming the entire River Region behaves the same way. Home age, commute, lot size, property taxes, renovations and maintenance requirements can materially affect the cost of ownership.
Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa buyers should distinguish between properties intended primarily for owner occupancy and housing affected by university-related demand. Condos, rental-oriented properties and homes intended for a long-term primary residence can involve very different questions about location, associations, maintenance and resale strategy.
Buying & Moving in Alabama
Buying a Home in Alabama: Programs and Assistance
Before deciding how much cash you need for an Alabama purchase, check whether you qualify for a current Alabama Housing Finance Authority program.
Featured program
Step Up
As of August 2026, AHFA's Step Up program provides eligible moderate-income buyers with down-payment assistance equal to 4% of the home's sales price, up to $10,000. AHFA currently lists a program income limit of $172,800 or less, a minimum credit score of 640, a maximum debt-to-income ratio of 45%, homebuyer education and use of a participating lender among its requirements. Step Up can be used for qualifying new or existing Alabama homes.
- Assistance
- 4% of sales price, up to $10,000
- Income limit
- $172,800 or less, as currently listed
- Minimum credit score
- 640
- Debt-to-income ratio
- Maximum of 45%
- Education
- Homebuyer education required
- Lender
- Participating lender required
First Step Mortgage Revenue Bonds
AHFA also currently lists First Step Mortgage Revenue Bonds, which offer qualifying buyers below-market 30-year fixed mortgage rates.
HFA Advantage
AHFA's HFA Advantage product can provide eligible borrowers with a closing-cost grant.
Program availability, rates, funding and eligibility rules can change. Verify the current AHFA requirements with an approved lender before building assistance into your purchase budget.
Alabama Seller Resources
Selling a Home in Alabama
Alabama's June 2026 housing data shows an unusual combination for sellers: statewide prices were higher than a year earlier, while the number of homes available for sale also increased. That makes the statewide trend useful context, but not a substitute for pricing the actual property.
Before listing, ask your agent to compare recent closed sales with the homes currently competing for buyers in your local market. Property condition, home age, location, insurance considerations and the amount of competing inventory can all affect how a Birmingham home should be positioned differently from a property in Huntsville, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa or coastal Alabama.
If you are selling and buying another home at the same time, coordinate the two timelines early. Your listing strategy should account for expected proceeds, inspection and repair negotiations, closing timing and the amount of flexibility you will need for your next purchase.
Ownership costs
Alabama Homeownership Costs: Homestead, Recordation, Flood and Wind
A purchase price and mortgage payment do not tell you the full cost of owning an Alabama home. Property-tax exemptions, transaction taxes and insurance can all affect the numbers.
Alabama Homestead Exemptions
The Alabama Department of Revenue defines a homestead as an owner-occupied single-family dwelling and associated land of no more than 160 acres. Eligible homeowners apply for the exemption through their local county office. The actual exemption available depends on the homeowner's circumstances and applicable state and local rules, so buyers should confirm the process with the county where the property is located.
Alabama Recordation Taxes
Alabama also imposes recordation taxes when certain real-estate documents are recorded. The Alabama Department of Revenue currently lists a mortgage recordation tax of $0.15 per $100 of indebtedness or fraction thereof and a deed recordation tax of $0.50 per $500 of value or fraction thereof.
Ask for an itemized closing estimate rather than treating those taxes as your entire closing-cost calculation. Lender, title, settlement and local recording charges may be separate.
Coastal Insurance and Flood Coverage
If you're buying closer to Alabama's Gulf Coast, obtain homeowners, wind and flood information before the end of your due-diligence period. The Alabama Department of Insurance notes that standard homeowners policies generally do not cover flood damage and that windstorm coverage may be excluded from standard coverage in some coastal areas.
That does not mean every coastal property has the same insurance risk. It means insurance availability, deductibles, flood-zone information and the home's construction should be investigated for the actual property you are considering.
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Relocation guide
Moving to Alabama: Compare the Region Before the ZIP Code
A useful Alabama relocation search starts with the kind of real-estate decision you're making, not with a list of supposedly “best” places to live.
If you're looking around Birmingham, compare the housing and commute options available across the broader metro. In the Huntsville area, compare established homes with newer subdivisions and determine how location affects your normal commute. Around Mobile and the Gulf Coast, move flood, wind and insurance questions higher on your due-diligence list. In Montgomery, compare individual communities by housing stock, commute and ownership costs. In Tuscaloosa, consider whether university-influenced housing patterns matter to the property type you're considering.
An affirming relocation agent should help you make those comparisons using objective factors such as price, property type, commute, housing age, insurance, taxes and access to the places important to you. They should not steer you toward or away from an area based on protected characteristics.
- Price
- Property Type
- Commute
- Housing Age
- Insurance
- Taxes
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Choosing the Right Real Estate Support
How to Choose an LGBTQ+ Affirming Realtor in Alabama
Being affirming matters, but it should not replace professional competence. Your Alabama real-estate agent should be capable of supporting the transaction while also creating an environment where you, your partner, spouse or family are treated respectfully.
Verify Their License
Start by verifying that the agent's Alabama license is current through the Alabama Real Estate Commission. The Commission provides a searchable license database that can be checked by name, company or license number.
Check Local Experience
Ask about recent experience in the specific Alabama market and property type you're considering.
Ask the Right Questions
Discuss the transaction details, communication style, timelines and the decisions that matter most to your purchase, sale or move.
Affirming & Respectful Communication
Look for a professional who treats your identity, relationships and family structure with care throughout the process.
Protect Your Privacy
Choose an agent who can discuss personal goals and circumstances discreetly and professionally.
When interviewing an agent, ask about recent experience in the specific Alabama market and property type you're considering. Buyers can also ask how the agent handles inspections, insurance questions, Alabama homebuyer programs and area comparisons. Sellers should ask about comparable sales, pricing, property preparation and offer strategy. Relocating clients should discuss virtual showings, timelines and how the agent helps compare unfamiliar areas objectively.
An affirming professional should also communicate respectfully about names, pronouns, partners, spouses and family structures without making you repeatedly explain or defend your situation.
Consumer resources
Fair Housing and LGBTQ+ Housing Resources in Alabama
Fair-housing law deserves careful, current wording. Alabama's fair-housing statute identifies race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status and national origin as protected categories in residential real-estate-related transactions. HUD's current Fair Housing Act guidance lists race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status and disability. Current official materials should be checked before making broader conclusions about how sexual orientation or gender identity is treated under a particular legal theory or enforcement policy.
If you believe you experienced housing discrimination, HUD maintains complaint resources and currently lists three Fair Housing Initiatives Program organizations in Alabama: Central Alabama Fair Housing Center, Mobile Fair Housing Center and Fair Housing Center of Northern Alabama. FHIP organizations may be able to provide information, communicate with a housing provider or investigate a discrimination concern.
For concerns involving the conduct of a licensed Alabama real-estate professional, the Alabama Real Estate Commission also provides a complaint process for potential violations of Alabama real-estate license law or Commission rules.
These resources are starting points rather than individualized legal advice. If the legal status of a discrimination issue matters to a particular transaction, consider speaking with a qualified fair-housing organization or attorney.
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