Thursday, August 27th, 2026
August 27, 2026

Mortgage rates changed little this week averaging 6.66%. The economy remains resilient, demonstrated by steady consumer spending and rising household incomes. More homes coming on the market and slower price growth in many areas are giving buyers better options and helping create a more balanced housing market.

  • The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.66% as of August 27, 2026, slightly up from last week when it averaged 6.65%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.56%.
  • The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.98%, up from last week when it averaged 5.95%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.69%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

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Monday, August 24th, 2026
Posted in Listings and Pendings |
Monday, August 24th, 2026
Posted in Inventory |
Monday, August 24th, 2026
For Week Ending August 15, 2026

The housing market continues at a slow pace this summer. Mortgage rates offer little relief to buyers, with the 30-year fixed -rate mortgage averaging 6.67% as of August 13, according to Freddie Mac. This is up from 6.58% a year ago, but slightly down from the prior week when it was 6.69%. Buyers are also fighting higher prices at the pump and the store, which limits home purchasing power.

In the Twin Cities region, for the week ending August 15:

  • New Listings increased 4.5% to 1,563
  • Pending Sales increased 1.2% to 1,046
  • Inventory increased 9.0% to 11,805

For the month of July:

  • Median Sales Price increased 3.4% to $408,238
  • Days on Market remained flat at 40
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.2% to 99.1%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 7.1% to 3.0

All comparisons are to 2025

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

Posted in Weekly Report |
Thursday, August 20th, 2026
August 20, 2026

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage declined this week averaging 6.65%. With a dip in rates providing modest relief for homebuyers, it’s important to remember borrowers can potentially save thousands by shopping around for the best mortgage rate.

  • The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.65% as of August 20, 2026, down from last week when it averaged 6.67%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.58%.
  • The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.95%, down from last week when it averaged 5.96%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.69%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

Posted in Interest Rates |