Barb Duthler

For Week Ending September 26, 2026

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.28% as of October 1, up from 7.03% a week earlier and 6.34% a year ago, according to Freddie Mac. The 15-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 6.60%, up from 6.42% the prior week. For active buyers, an updated payment estimate can show how the latest rate change affects their monthly principal-and-interest payment.

In the Twin Cities region, for the week ending September 26:

• New Listings increased 11.8% to 1,467
• Pending Sales decreased 14.9% to 748
• Inventory increased 11.0% to 12,460

For the month of August:

• Median Sales Price increased 1.0% to $404,000
• Days on Market increased 7.1% to 45
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.6% to 98.2%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 10.7% to 3.1

All comparisons are to 2025

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

For Week Ending September 12, 2026

Buyers shopping this fall will find more options and less competition. Active inventory rose 3% year over year in August to 1.41 million homes — the widest selection since mid-2020 — while more than one in four listings saw a price reduction, according to Zillow’s August Market Report. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate this week for the first time in more than three years, and mortgage rates climbed to 6.95%, up from 6.66% just three weeks ago, according to Freddie Mac. For clients actively searching, now is a good time to discuss rate-lock options with their lender.

In the Twin Cities region, for the week ending September 12:

• New Listings increased 0.4% to 1,605
• Pending Sales decreased 15.9% to 769
• Inventory increased 9.1% to 11,970

For the month of August:

• Median Sales Price increased 1.2% to $404,950
• Days on Market increased 7.1% to 45
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.6% to 98.2%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 10.7% to 3.1

All comparisons are to 2025

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