Minnesota housing inventory hits 7-year high in July as sales, listings rise

Published August 18, 2026 4:30 PM CDT

Minnesota’s housing market continued to pick up steam in July, with the latest data showing both buyers and sellers more active, with inventory at its highest level in years.

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What we know:

The latest data compiled by Minnesota Realtors shows that new listings in July jumped 9.1% statewide and 8.0% in the Twin Cities metro. Meanwhile, pending sales rose 2.7% and closed sales were up 11.2% across the state.

Year-to-date, statewide closed sales are up 2.7% and new listings are up 6.2%, showing steady improvement after a sluggish start to the year, according to the data.

Dig deeper:

Although home price growth has slowed, the statewide median price still rose 2.7% to $375,000, and the Twin Cities median rose 3.3% to $408,000.

Inventory reached 20,084 homes for sale statewide, a 9.1% increase from last year, while the Twin Cities saw a 6.7% rise to 11,586 homes.

What they're saying:

"After some slower periods — including the first half of this year — it’s encouraging to see momentum building," Wendy Uzelac, President of Minnesota Realtors, said in a statement accompanying the data. "Buyers are finally seeing some breathing room around market times and negotiations, and sellers who priced realistically are being rewarded."

The Source: Information provided by July 2026 housing market data compiled by Minnesota Realtors.

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