Monday, August 3rd, 2026
For Week Ending July 25, 2026

As the median age of first-time homebuyers increases, many younger buyers are turning to their parents for financial assistance when purchasing a home. A Veterans United survey found that nearly 6 in 10 parents (59%) have provided or plan to provide financial support to help their children buy a home. Parents assist in a variety of ways, including cash gifts, down payment contributions, and help with closing costs.

In the Twin Cities region, for the week ending July 25:

  • New Listings increased 7.2% to 1,572
  • Pending Sales increased 7.2% to 1,101
  • Inventory increased 7.6% to 11,576

For the month of June:

  • Median Sales Price increased 2.1% to $410,000
  • Days on Market increased 7.7% to 42
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.4% to 99.6%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 7.4% to 2.9

All comparisons are to 2025

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

Posted in Weekly Report |
Thursday, July 30th, 2026
July 30, 2026

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.66% this week. The housing market continues to benefit from more available inventory, providing prospective homebuyers with additional options and helping support buyer activity as mortgage rates fluctuate.

  • The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.66% as of July 30, 2026, up from last week when it averaged 6.58%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.72%.
  • The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.04%, up from last week when it averaged 5.96%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.85%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

Posted in Interest Rates |
Monday, July 27th, 2026
Posted in Listings and Pendings |
Monday, July 27th, 2026
Posted in Inventory |
Monday, July 27th, 2026
For Week Ending July 18, 2026

Baby boomer homeowner households are projected to decline from approximately 32 million in 2022 to about 23 million by 2035, a net reduction of 9.2 million households, according to Freddie Mac. While baby boomers represent roughly 20% of the U.S. population, they accounted for 42% of homebuyers in 2025, according to the National Association of Realtors®, making the aging of the baby boomer generation a significant factor shaping the housing market.

In the Twin Cities region, for the week ending July 18:

  • New Listings increased 8.6% to 1,616
  • Pending Sales decreased 5.4% to 992
  • Inventory increased 6.8% to 11,418

For the month of June:

  • Median Sales Price increased 2.1% to $410,000
  • Days on Market increased 7.7% to 42
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.4% to 99.6%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 7.4% to 2.9

All comparisons are to 2025

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

Posted in Weekly Report |