New Listings and Pending Sales
Inventory
Weekly Market Report
For Week Ending February 21, 2026
Nationally, the number of active listings grew for the 27th consecutive month, rising 10% year-over-year in January, according to Realtor.com’s January 2026 Monthly Housing Market Trends Report. Despite the increase, total inventory remained 17.2% below pre-pandemic levels for the month. The typical home spent 78 days on the market, five days longer than the same period a year ago.
In the Twin Cities region, for the week ending February 21:
- New Listings decreased 2.4% to 1,117
- Pending Sales decreased 6.0% to 736
- Inventory increased 3.4% to 7,866
For the month of January:
- Median Sales Price increased 1.4% to $375,000
- Days on Market decreased 3.0% to 64
- Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.1% to 96.8%
- Months Supply of Homes For Sale remained flat at 2.0
All comparisons are to 2025
Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.
Mortgage Rates Drop Below 6% for the First Time in 3.5 Years
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February 26, 2026
For the first time in three and a half years, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped into the 5% range, falling even lower than last week’s milestone. This rate, combined with the improving availability of homes for sale, is meaningful and will drive more potential buyers into the market for spring homebuying season.
- The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.98% as of February 26, 2026, down from last week when it averaged 6.01%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.76%.
- The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.44%, up from last week when it averaged 5.35%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.94%.
Information provided by Freddie Mac.
Average 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Hits Another Low
February 19, 2026Mortgage rates dropped again this week, now down to their lowest level since September of 2022. This lower rate environment is not only improving affordability for prospective homebuyers, it’s also strengthening the financial position of homeowners. Over the past year, refinance application activity has more than doubled, enabling many recent buyers to reduce their annual mortgage payments by thousands of dollars.
- The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.01% as of February 19, 2026, down from last week when it averaged 6.09%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.85%.
- The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.35%, down from last week when it averaged 5.44%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.04%.
Information provided by Freddie Mac.
Mortgage Rates Inch Down
February 12, 2026Bolstered by strong economic growth, a solid labor market and mortgage rates at three-year lows, housing affordability continues to measurably improve. These factors have caught the attention of many prospective homebuyers, driving purchase application activity higher than a year ago.
- The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of February 12, 2026, down from last week when it averaged 6.11%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.87%.
- The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.44%, down from last week when it averaged 5.50%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.09%.
Information provided by Freddie Mac.
Mortgage Rates Continue to Show Stability, Hovering Near 6%
February 5, 2026
For the last several weeks, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has remained at its lowest level in years. The combination of improving affordability and availability of homes to purchase is a positive sign for buyers and sellers heading into the spring home sales season.
- The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of February 5, 2026, up slightly from last week when it averaged 6.10%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.89%.
- The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.50%, up slightly from last week when it averaged 5.49%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.05%.
Information provided by Freddie Mac.
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