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

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