For Week Ending September 5, 2026

The economy added 162,000 jobs in August, more than three times what forecasters expected, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The strong report, combined with upward revisions to prior months, suggests the job market remains resilient despite higher borrowing costs. Residential construction added 7,300 positions as builders continue to address housing supply. For buyers weighing their options, the robust employment picture signals stability — but it also raises the odds that the Federal Reserve may raise rates at its September meeting, making now a potentially opportune time to lock in financing.

In the Twin Cities region, for the week ending September 5:

• New Listings decreased 16.7% to 1,335
• Pending Sales increased 7.8% to 916
• Inventory increased 10.1% to 11,879

For the month of July:

• Median Sales Price increased 3.4% to $408,475
• Days on Market increased 2.5% to 41
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.2% to 99.1%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 10.7% to 3.1

All comparisons are to 2025

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For Week Ending June 8, 2024

U.S. home prices have increased by more than 47% since 2020, according to a recent analysis by ResiClub of the Case-Shiller National Home Price Index, outpacing the growth of the 1990s and 2010s, which saw prices rise 30.1% and 44.7%, respectively. Analysts say home price growth this decade is on track to surpass the growth of the 2000s, when home prices rose 47.3%.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 8:

• New Listings increased 3.2% to 1,666
• Pending Sales decreased 7.1% to 1,068
• Inventory increased 12.9% to 8,613

FOR THE MONTH OF MAY:

• Median Sales Price increased 4.1% to $385,000
• Days on Market increased 5.3% to 40
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 1.0% to 100.1%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 21.1% to 2.3

All comparisons are to 2023

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