For Week Ending October 19, 2024

The number of homes for sale continues to grow nationwide, with Realtor.com reporting there were 34% more homes actively for sale in September compared to the same time last year. This marks the 11th consecutive month of annual growth, with supply now at the highest level since April 2020. Despite the upward trend, however, inventory is 23.2% lower compared to typical 2017 – 2019 levels.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 19:

• New Listings increased 2.4% to 1,215
• Pending Sales increased 11.5% to 862
• Inventory increased 10.6% to 10,257

FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER:

• Median Sales Price increased 2.4% to $380,000
• Days on Market increased 14.7% to 39
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.8% to 98.5%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 12.0% to 2.8

All comparisons are to 2023

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

For Week Ending October 12, 2024

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, the median mortgage application payment was $2,057 in August, down from $2,140 in July, marking the fourth consecutive month affordability conditions improved. Mortgage rates are down significantly from their peak of 7.79% last October, which should help bring additional buyers to the market in the months ahead.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 12:

• New Listings increased 12.5% to 1,368
• Pending Sales increased 7.3% to 865
• Inventory increased 10.8% to 10,244

FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER:

• Median Sales Price increased 2.4% to $379,950
• Days on Market increased 14.7% to 39
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.8% to 98.5%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 12.0% to 2.8

All comparisons are to 2023

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

For Week Ending October 5, 2024

According to the National Association of REALTORS® 2023 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, buyers moved a median distance of 20 miles to their new home last year, down from 50 miles the year before, and closer to the previous norm of 15 miles. Among those buyers surveyed, 60% said the quality of the neighborhood was the most important factor in deciding where to move, while proximity to friends and family and housing affordability came in at 45% and 39%, respectively.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 5:

• New Listings increased 14.9% to 1,447
• Pending Sales increased 19.5% to 1,007
• Inventory increased 12.0% to 10,267

FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST:

• Median Sales Price increased 2.2% to $388,500
• Days on Market increased 21.2% to 40
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 1.3% to 98.7%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 17.4% to 2.7

All comparisons are to 2023

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