According to the latest data from the Census Bureau, the U.S. median square footage of single-family homes under construction rose slightly to 2,261 square feet in Q1 2023, up from 2,207 square feet in Q4 2022, but down from 2,310 square feet in Q1 2022. New home sizes decreased steadily last year, reversing the trend seen in 2021, when home sizes increased due to historically low interest rates and buyers spending more time at home during the pandemic.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 24:

• New Listings decreased 20.9% to 1,492
• Pending Sales decreased 11.3% to 1,113
• Inventory decreased 9.7% to 7,660

FOR THE MONTH OF MAY:

• Median Sales Price decreased 1.3% to $370,000
• Days on Market increased 65.2% to 38
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 2.9% to 101.1%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 35.7% to 1.9

All comparisons are to 2022

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The number of homes available for sale increased 20.8% annually in May, according to Realtor.com’s Monthly Housing Market Trends Report, driven largely by gains in the South, where inventory rose 54.4% year-over-year. Housing supply has continued to fluctuate across the U.S. amid higher interest rates, with more affordable metropolitan areas, such as those in the South and Midwest, seeing inventory growth year-over-year, while more expensive metro areas, such as those in the West and Northeast, have seen inventory decrease.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 17:

• New Listings decreased 17.3% to 1,547
• Pending Sales decreased 17.2% to 1,153
• Inventory decreased 9.9% to 7,379

FOR THE MONTH OF MAY:

• Median Sales Price decreased 1.3% to $370,000
• Days on Market increased 65.2% to 38
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 2.9% to 101.1%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 28.6% to 1.8

All comparisons are to 2022

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

Home price growth has slowed to its lowest rate on record since 2016, according to the latest Realtor.com Monthly Housing Trends Report. The U.S. median list price rose 2.56% month-over-month to $441,000 in May, representing a 0.9% increase from May 2022. Fluctuating mortgage interest rates and higher home prices continue to impact affordability, with monthly borrowing costs up approximately $296 in May compared to the same time last year, assuming a 20% borrower down payment.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 10:

• New Listings decreased 15.4% to 1,573
• Pending Sales decreased 15.5% to 1,115
• Inventory decreased 8.7% to 7,224

FOR THE MONTH OF MAY:

• Median Sales Price decreased 1.3% to $370,000
• Days on Market increased 65.2% to 38
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 2.9% to 101.1%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 28.6% to 1.8

All comparisons are to 2022

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

Home price growth has slowed to its lowest rate on record since 2016, according to the latest Realtor.com Monthly Housing Trends Report. The U.S. median list price rose 2.56% month-over-month to $441,000 in May, representing a 0.9% increase from May 2022. Fluctuating mortgage interest rates and higher home prices continue to impact affordability, with monthly borrowing costs up approximately $296 in May compared to the same time last year, assuming a 20% borrower down payment.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 10:

• New Listings decreased 15.4% to 1,573
• Pending Sales decreased 15.5% to 1,115
• Inventory decreased 8.7% to 7,224

FOR THE MONTH OF MAY:

• Median Sales Price decreased 1.3% to $370,000
• Days on Market increased 65.2% to 38
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 2.9% to 101.1%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 28.6% to 1.8

All comparisons are to 2022

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