Weekly Market Report

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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Inventory

Weekly Market Report

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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Inventory

Weekly Market Report

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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Inventory

Weekly Market Report

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

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