Market Updates

Nov. 2, 2026

Birmingham, AL Housing Market Update: September 2026

Birmingham Alabama September 2026 housing market report

What is happening in the Birmingham, Alabama housing market? The latest published September 2026 data points to a market with more available homes and longer selling times than a year ago, while the Birmingham metro median sale price remains slightly higher year over year. Sales activity eased from August, …

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Oct. 6, 2026

Birmingham Housing Market Update: August 2026 Results and Fall Outlook

Birmingham Alabama housing market report

What is happening in the Birmingham housing market? The latest numbers show a market that is more nuanced than a simple buyers' or sellers' market label. Sales activity, inventory and pricing are moving differently, and the right interpretation depends on the specific city, neighborhood and price range.

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Aug. 23, 2021

Appraisal Gap

Appraisal gap explanation for homebuyers when a home appraises below the contract price

Congratulations! You have gone under contract and successfully negotiated any necessary repairs with the buyer. You have cleared one of the biggest hurdles that typically will cause a contract to be broken.

If your buyer is getting a mortgage, most likely the lender will require an appraisal. …

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July 30, 2021

Housing Market & Interest Rates

Mortgage interest rates and home affordability

I’ve been getting the same two questions from several clients regarding the current and future of the residential housing market. 1) Am I over paying in this current market? 2) What are interest rates projected to be later this year and next? I came across some data provided by …

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July 31, 2017

Curious About Local Real Estate?

Local real estate market demand and housing trends

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Curious about local real estate? So are we! Every month we review trends in our real estate market and consider the number of homes on the market in each price tier, the amount of time particular homes have been listed for sale, …

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