Barbara Johnston

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Weekly Market Report

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For Week Ending May 23, 2026

U.S. sales of new residential homes rose 7.4% month-over-month and 3.3% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 682,000 in March, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. There were approximately 481,000 new homes for sale at the end of March, representing an 8.5-month supply at the current sales pace. The median new-home sales price was $387,400, down 6.2% from a year earlier.

In the Twin Cities region, for the week ending May 23:

  • New Listings increased 9.1% to 1,586
  • Pending Sales increased 7.2% to 1,257
  • Inventory increased 5.9% to 10,480

For the month of April:

  • Median Sales Price decreased 2.0% to $392,000
  • Days on Market increased 14.0% to 57
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.4% to 99.3%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 8.3% to 2.7

All comparisons are to 2025

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

Mortgage Rates Average 6.53%

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May 28, 2026

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.53% this week. Pending home sales have increased three months in a row, indicating there’s latent demand and homebuyers are ready to jump back into the market if mortgage rates decline.

  • The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.53% as of May 28, 2026, up from last week when it averaged 6.51%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.89%.
  • The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.87%, up from last week when it averaged 5.85%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.03%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

Mortgage Rates Average 6.51%

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May 21, 2026

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.51% this week. As rates fluctuate, aspiring buyers should remember that by shopping around for the best mortgage rate and getting multiple quotes, they can potentially save thousands.

  • The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.51% as of May 21, 2026, up from last week when it averaged 6.36%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.86%.
  • The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.85%, up from last week when it averaged 5.71%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.01%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

Weekly Market Report

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For Week Ending May 9, 2026

2026 has been the strongest spring for new listings since 2022, with listing activity up 8.7% month-over-month and 1.1% year-over-year in April, according to Realtor®.com. Among major metropolitan areas, Virginia Beach had the strongest new listing growth at 23.8% year-over-year, followed by Indianapolis at 21.1% and Louisville at 19.2%.

In the Twin Cities region, for the week ending May 9:

  • New Listings increased 4.5% to 1,751
  • Pending Sales increased 14.2% to 1,242
  • Inventory increased 8.9% to 9,999

For the month of April:

  • Median Sales Price decreased 2.0% to $392,000
  • Days on Market increased 14.0% to 57
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.4% to 99.3%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 8.3% to 2.6

All comparisons are to 2025

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

Weekly Market Report

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For Week Ending May 2, 2026

A family earning the U.S. median income of $104,200 needed to spend 34% of its income on the mortgage for a median-priced new home ($405,300) in the fourth quarter of 2025, down from 35% in the third quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index.

In the Twin Cities region, for the week ending May 2:

  • New Listings increased 10.4% to 1,855
  • Pending Sales increased 3.5% to 1,197
  • Inventory increased 8.1% to 9,815

For the month of March:

  • Median Sales Price remained flat at $380,000
  • Days on Market increased 6.8% to 63
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.5% to 98.5%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 9.1% to 2.4

All comparisons are to 2025

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

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