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Weekly Market Report

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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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Weekly Market Report

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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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Weekly Market Report

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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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Weekly Market Report

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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

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For Week Ending December 13, 2025

The share of first-time homebuyers fell to a record low of 21% in 2025, while the median age of first-time buyers climbed to an all-time high of 40, according to the National Association of Realtors®’ 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. Among first-time buyers, the leading sources of down payments were personal savings (59%), financial assets such as 401(k) accounts or stocks (26%), and gifts or loans from family and friends (22%).

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 13:

  • New Listings decreased 11.6% to 658
  • Pending Sales decreased 17.9% to 545
  • Inventory decreased 2.0% to 8,775

FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER:

  • Median Sales Price increased 2.8% to $386,647
  • 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.

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