March saw an increase of 19% in the number of homes sold in the Birmingham area, and an increase of 11% for the entire state. The average sales price was up for Birmingham, as was the median price. Here is the link to the Alabama Center for Real Estate web site. Alabama continues to show positive housing stats despite the fear and despair that is being experienced in other parts of the US. Anyone involved in this industry should keep this information handy so we can educate anyone who thinks that the sky is falling.