How much you need to make to buy a home in Minnesota, Wisconsin
According to a recent study in Bankrate, Minnesotans need to make at least $100,000 a year in household income to buy a typical home.
Here's how much you need to earn to afford a home in each U.S. state
Consumers shopping for a home need a substantial annual household income to afford one in certain states based on data in a new study.
MN cities lobby against restrictions aimed at lowering cost of homes
A bipartisan group of lawmakers are pushing several housing bills, but cities are lobbying to be left alone.
Study reveals states with the most overcrowded homes in the US
A new LendingTree study reveals that nearly 19 million Americans live in overcrowded homes, with California, Hawaii and New York topping the list for the highest rates of shared bedrooms.
Hunting for an affordable house? You might want to consider these states
A new analysis from Redfin found that these states offer the most affordable homes, based on the median price that properties have gone for in March.
What homebuyers and sellers should expect this spring, according to Zillow
Lower mortgage rates could help energize both buyers and sellers, according to new Zillow research. Here's what to know.
These were the 5 hottest housing markets in February, according to Realtor.com
The housing market in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, Connecticut, received first-place in February.
Buying a home this spring? Sellers are starting to cut prices, report says
Home prices may be more affordable this spring. Here’s which cities are seeing the highest price reductions.
Minnesota lawmakers hope to make housing cheaper this session
Minnesota needs more places for people to live, and legislators hope that the seven bills they're proposing can address the problem.
Twin Cities home sales drop 5%, interest rates and inventory issues persist
Minnesota Realtors say home sales are down 5.1% in the Twin Cities and 4.9% statewide for the month of January.
Minimum wage earners must work impossible number of hours to afford rent: report
Despite many minimum-wage workers living in apartments with below-average rents, they’re still spending more than 30% of their income on housing.
Minnesota lawmakers targeting HOAs for reform after resident complaints
Homeowners associations (HOAs) are the villains in a lot of stories across Minnesota, so lawmakers are hoping to reform them.
Here's how much house $300K, $400K and $500K buys you in each state
Those with a $300,000 budget to buy a house could get something up to 1,500 square feet on average across 25 states, according to a new GOBankingRates report.
Black first-time homebuyers see strongest rebound despite affordability challenges, Zillow says
A new Zillow report shows Black first-time homebuyers are rebounding despite affordability barriers. Here's where the best markets are and why remote work is helping.
Mortgage rates fall for fifth straight week: What it means for homebuyers
The average 30-year mortgage rate has dropped for the fifth consecutive week, hitting an eight-week low. Here’s what it means for prospective homebuyers.
These housing markets were the hottest in January
Many of January's top five 'hottest' markets were in the Northeast, according to Realtor.com.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy a home in 2025?
Whether you’re renting or buying a home in 2025, it’s likely putting an outsized dent in your wallet, depending on where you live.
2024 MN housing sales, listings recap provided by Realtors associations
The average sale price for a home in Minnesota rose to $404,512 in 2024 – an increase of 4.1%, compared to $388,602 in 2023.