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For Week Ending March 21, 2026

U.S. housing starts rose 7.2% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,487,000 units, up from a revised 1,387,000 in December, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The latest reading marks the third consecutive monthly gain and the highest level since February 2025. On a year-over-year basis, housing starts grew 9.5%.

In the Twin Cities region, for the week ending March 21:

  • New Listings decreased 7.0% to 1,293
  • Pending Sales decreased 5.5% to 934
  • Inventory increased 3.7% to 8,460

For the month of February:

  • Median Sales Price remained flat at $380,000
  • Days on Market remained flat at 69
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.3% to 97.4%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 4.8% to 2.2

All comparisons are to 2025

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For Week Ending March 7, 2026

U.S. sales of new residential homes slipped 1.7% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 745,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Despite the monthly decline, new-home sales were 3.8% higher compared with the same period one year earlier. There were an estimated 472,000 new homes for sale, representing a 7.6-month supply at the current sales pace.

In the Twin Cities region, for the week ending March 7:

  • New Listings increased at 1,486
  • Pending Sales increased 1.7% to 896
  • Inventory increased 3.1% to 7,959

For the month of February:

  • Median Sales Price remained flat at $380,000
  • Days on Market remained flat at 69
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.3% to 97.4%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale remained flat at 2.1

All comparisons are to 2025

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For Week Ending February 28, 2026

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 5.98% for the week ending February 26, 2026, marking the first time in 3½ years that rates have dropped below 6%, according to Freddie Mac. While falling rates are welcome news for prospective buyers, they’ve also benefited current homeowners, leading to a recent surge in refinance activity.

In the Twin Cities region, for the week ending February 28:

  • New Listings decreased 11.6% to 1,161
  • Pending Sales increased 0.1% to 870
  • Inventory increased 3.6% to 7,920

For the month of January:

  • Median Sales Price increased 1.4% to $375,000
  • Days on Market decreased 3.0% to 64
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.1% to 96.8%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale remained flat at 2.0

All comparisons are to 2025

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For Week Ending February 21, 2026

Nationally, the number of active listings grew for the 27th consecutive month, rising 10% year-over-year in January, according to Realtor.com’s January 2026 Monthly Housing Market Trends Report. Despite the increase, total inventory remained 17.2% below pre-pandemic levels for the month. The typical home spent 78 days on the market, five days longer than the same period a year ago.

In the Twin Cities region, for the week ending February 21:

  • New Listings decreased 2.4% to 1,117
  • Pending Sales decreased 6.0% to 736
  • Inventory increased 3.4% to 7,866

For the month of January:

  • Median Sales Price increased 1.4% to $375,000
  • Days on Market decreased 3.0% to 64
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.1% to 96.8%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale remained flat at 2.0

All comparisons are to 2025
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For Week Ending January 24, 2026

U.S. new-home sales rose 18.7% year-over-year in October, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 737,000 units, according to long-awaited data from the U.S.Census Bureau. On a monthly basis, sales were essentially flat, dipping just 0.1% from September’s 738,000 units. The median new-home sales price fell 3.3% month-over-month to $392,300, down 8% from October 2024.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JANUARY 24:

  • New Listings decreased 11.2% to 806
  • Pending Sales decreased 5.6% to 571
  • Inventory decreased 0.3% to 7,510

FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER:

  • Median Sales Price increased 2.7% to $380,000
  • Days on Market increased 3.6% to 58
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.2% to 96.8%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale remained flat at 2.0

All comparisons are to 2025

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For Week Ending January 10, 2026

The U.S. homeownership rate climbed to 65.3% in the third quarter of 2025, up from 65% in the second quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The homeownership rate remains below the 25-year average rate of 66.3% and is 3.9 percentage points lower than the peak of 69.2% in 2004. Nearly 90% of housing units were occupied in the third quarter, and just over 10% were vacant.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JANUARY 10:

  • New Listings decreased 5.1% to 979
  • Pending Sales decreased 13.6% to 458
  • Inventory decreased 1.6% to 7,401

FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER:

  • Median Sales Price increased 2.7% to $380,000
  • Days on Market increased 3.6% to 58
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.2% to 96.8%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale decreased 5.0% to 1.9

All comparisons are to 2025

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For Week Ending January 17, 2026

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.06% the week ending January 15, 2026, the lowest level since September 2022, according to Freddie Mac. The Mortgage Bankers Association noted that lower rates have coincided with a rise in purchase and refinance applications, as borrowers respond to recent improvements in affordability.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JANUARY 17:

  • New Listings decreased 3.6% to 914
  • Pending Sales decreased 15.1% to 512
  • Inventory decreased 1.3% to 7,441

FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER:

  • Median Sales Price increased 2.7% to $380,000
  • Days on Market increased 3.6% to 58
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.2% to 96.8%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale decreased 5.0% to 1.9

All comparisons are to 2025

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For Week Ending January 3, 2026

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) forecasts a 14% increase in existing-home sales in 2026, alongside a 5% rise in new-home sales. These gains are being fueled by steady job growth, softening mortgage rates, and improving overall market conditions. Home prices are projected to grow 4% this year, reflecting sustained demand and ongoing inventory constraints.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JANUARY 3:

  • New Listings decreased 18.9% to 586
  • Pending Sales decreased 11.8% to 387
  • Inventory decreased 2.6% to 7,683

FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER:

  • Median Sales Price increased 2.9% to $387,000
  • Days on Market remained flat at 50
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.2% to 97.4%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale remained flat at 2.5

All comparisons are to 2025

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For Week Ending December 27, 2025

Nationally, 46.1% of mortgaged residential properties were classified as equity-rich in the third quarter of 2025, according to ATTOM’s latest 2025 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report. This marks a slight decline from 47.4% the previous quarter and from 48.3% the same time last year. The three states with the highest share of equity-rich properties were Vermont (86.8%), New Hampshire (61.4%), and Rhode Island (59.8%).

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 27:

  • New Listings decreased 22.4% to 267
  • Pending Sales decreased 11.9% to 376
  • Inventory decreased 2.9% to 7,964

FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER:

  • Median Sales Price increased 2.9% to $387,000
  • Days on Market remained flat at 50
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.2% to 97.4%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale remained flat at 2.

All comparisons are to 2024

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For Week Ending December 20, 2025

Nationally, housing inventory improved for the 25th consecutive month, rising 12.6% year-over-year, according to Realtor®.com’s November 2025 Monthly Housing Market Trends Report. However, the pace of active listings has eased each of the last six months, retreating from a peak of roughly 30% year-over-year growth in May and June. Inventory advanced in all four regions in November, led by the West at 14.3%.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 20:

  • New Listings decreased 6.3% to 477
  • Pending Sales decreased 18.9% to 501
  • Inventory decreased 2.9% to 8,359

FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER:

  • Median Sales Price increased 2.9% to $387,000
  • Days on Market remained flat at 50
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.2% to 97.4%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale decreased 4.0% to 2.4

All comparisons are to 2024

Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.