"Since then, President Donald Trump has put pressure on large homebuilders to increase construction nationwide. In a post on his Truth Social platform in early October, he accused major builders of hoarding lots to prop up prices-likening them to OPEC, which restricts oil output to maintain high prices. "They're my friends ... but now, they can get Financing, and they have to start building Homes. They're sitting on 2 Million empty lots, A RECORD," Trump wrote."
"Alabama posted a total score of 60.2, putting it comfortably in the upper range of the national rankings. The state's median listing price of $328,950 remains well below the national average, while its median household income of $60,578 gives residents a better shot at homeownership than in many other regions. The Realtor Affordability Score came in at 0.71, underscoring that a large share of Alabama's listings are within reach for typical earners."
Alabama earned a B- on the Realtor.com State-by-State Housing Report Card, reflecting strong affordability and steady construction activity. The evaluation is part of the Let America Build campaign, which measures how states balance homeownership costs with new construction pace. Rankings were released in February, and federal attention followed as President Trump publicly pressured large homebuilders over lot holdings and urged intervention. Alabama recorded a total score of 60.2, a median listing price of $328,950, a median household income of $60,578, and a Realtor Affordability Score of 0.71. Alabama accounted for about 1.4% of new home permits in 2024, roughly matching its population share.
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