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Alabama Real Estate Market Update – 4th Quarter 2025

Breaking Down Market Trends, Growth, and What It Means for Buyers & Sellers

As we enter the fourth quarter of 2025, this week’s update takes a detailed look at our market performance through September. Having a deep understanding of these statistics—both for your area and surrounding markets—is essential for every agent and informed homeowner.

These insights will help you communicate confidently with clients, adjust your pricing strategies, and anticipate market shifts.

Let’s dive in!

Key Market Trends That Define Leadership

To help you stay ahead of the curve, we’ve compiled a list of essential market trends every Alabama agent and homeowner should know. The data comes from the Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE) and reflects residential sales only.

While other platforms may display slightly different numbers, the overall trends remain consistent statewide. Below, we’ll break down each core metric and highlight what it means for you.

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Alabama Market Trends & Conditions

1. Average Sold Price / Median Home Price

This indicator reveals how affordable neighborhoods are and helps agents develop accurate pricing strategies.

• In August 2025, the median home price in Alabama was $271,396, reflecting a 5.2% increase year-over-year.
• (September 2025 data will be updated soon from ACRE.)

Keeping an eye on these figures helps you guide both buyers and sellers toward informed decisions.

2. Average Sales Price

The average sales price represents the total value of all sales divided by the number of transactions. However, this can be distorted by unusually high or low-priced sales, so it’s best used alongside median price data.

3. Median Sales Price

This figure shows the midpoint of all sales—half sold for more, half for less. It’s less affected by outliers and gives a realistic view of the market’s “typical” home value.

4. Inventory Levels (Homes for Sale)

Inventory directly affects market dynamics:

• Low inventory = Seller’s Market (rising prices, faster sales)
• High inventory = Buyer’s Market (more choices, stronger negotiations)

In August 2025, Alabama reported 23,083 homes for sale, a 10.2% increase year-over-year, signaling more opportunities for buyers entering the market.

5. Homes Sold (Market Activity)

This metric highlights demand strength across the state.

• In August 2025, 5,426 homes were sold statewide, a 2.5% increase year-over-year.

A higher number of sales reflects steady buyer confidence and healthy market movement.

6. Months of Inventory (MOI)

MOI measures how long it would take to sell all current homes if no new listings entered the market.

• Six months typically signals a balanced market.
• In August 2025, Alabama averaged 4.3 months of inventory, up 7.5% year-over-year—a slight shift toward balance after several years of low supply.

7. Days on Market (DOM)

DOM shows how long homes stay listed before selling.

• In August 2025, the average DOM statewide was 71 days, up 33.2% year-over-year.

While this increase may seem significant, it suggests a healthier, more balanced market, allowing buyers time to make confident decisions.

September 2025 Market Insights by Region

Here’s a snapshot of key Alabama markets for September 2025, including year-over-year comparisons.

The Birmingham Metro region—covering Jefferson, St. Clair, Shelby, Blount, and Bibb Counties—continues to lead the state in sales activity and price growth.

Other markets like Hoover and Alabaster show steady appreciation and strong buyer demand, particularly in mid-priced home categories.

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Final Thoughts: Position Yourself for Success in Q4 2025

As we move deeper into the final quarter of 2025, understanding these market dynamics will help you:
✅ Advise clients confidently
✅ Develop sharper pricing and marketing strategies
✅ Identify upcoming opportunities before competitors do

At ERA King Real Estate, we’re proud to provide the tools, data, and leadership that help our agents and clients make #SmartMovesStartHere.

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