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

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For Week Ending December 6, 2025

At last measure, 34% of older households (those led by someone age 65 or over) were cost burdened, according to Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies’ State of the Nation’s Housing 2025 report. Over 12.4 million of these households spent more than 30% of their income on housing, and more than half of them (6.7 million) paid over 50% in 2023.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECDEMBER 6:

• New Listings decreased 2.1% to 835
• Pending Sales decreased 8.8% to 656
• Inventory decreased 1.4% to 9,093

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.