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.
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.
Minnesota Realtors say home sales are down 5.1% in the Twin Cities and 4.9% statewide for the month of January.
Minnesota home sales drop in January
Home sales are down 5.1% in the Twin Cities and 4.9% statewide for the month of January, according to Minnesota Realtors who point to persisting inventory issues and interest.
Home sales are down 5.1% in the Twin Cities and 4.9% statewide for the month of January, according to Minnesota Realtors who point to persisting inventory issues and interest.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Minneapolis construction investment surpasses $1 billion as city rebounds
To those who said Minneapolis would never recover, city officials say new construction investment surpassing $1 billion tells a different story.
To those who said Minneapolis would never recover, city officials say new construction investment surpassing $1 billion tells a different story.
Housing affordability improved in half of the largest US markets last year; see the list
Home affordability slightly improved in 2024, with Texas metros seeing the most gains.
Home affordability slightly improved in 2024, with Texas metros seeing the most gains.
How extreme weather, high home prices could affect the 2025 housing market
The U.S. housing market has been hit hard by extreme weather at the start of the new year, in addition to the rising cost of homes.
The U.S. housing market has been hit hard by extreme weather at the start of the new year, in addition to the rising cost of homes.
These are the best-performing cities in America, report says
A new report shows which U.S. cities are booming, and which ones are lagging.
A new report shows which U.S. cities are booming, and which ones are lagging.
Nearly half of people considering moving cite political climate as reason
Forty percent of people were hoping to move in 2025, according to a LendingTree survey.
Forty percent of people were hoping to move in 2025, according to a LendingTree survey.
North Dakota's governor wants to eliminate property taxes; here's how it could work
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong has proposed a plan to phase out property taxes for primary residences, leveraging the state’s oil revenue.
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong has proposed a plan to phase out property taxes for primary residences, leveraging the state’s oil revenue.
The best markets for 1st-time homebuyers in 2025
Realtor.com shared its top 10 cities for first-time homebuyers and based its data on several factors, including affordability, a strong local economy, and a return on investment.
Realtor.com shared its top 10 cities for first-time homebuyers and based its data on several factors, including affordability, a strong local economy, and a return on investment.
These will be the hottest housing markets of 2025, according to Zillow
With steep competition to find a home in the new year, these cities offer affordable options for buyers in the housing market.
With steep competition to find a home in the new year, these cities offer affordable options for buyers in the housing market.
These were the most expensive homes sold in 2024, according to Redfin
The U.S. real estate market has another year in the books after 2024 came to a close, and Redfin identified homes that had the heftiest sale prices last year.
The U.S. real estate market has another year in the books after 2024 came to a close, and Redfin identified homes that had the heftiest sale prices last year.