Center for youth homelessness groundbreaking this week
Local nonprofit Avenues for Youth announced a groundbreaking for a new location that will give young people experiencing homelessness a safe place to go and the tools to live independently. Executive Director Katherine Meerse shared how the new space aims to help people between 16 and 25 living in Hennepin County. More information on the nonprofit can be found here: https://avenuesforyouth.org/capacity-campaign/
Rent remains high across the U.S. despite months of declines, study finds
The average cost of rent spiked nationwide and housing in certain cities could be impacted by tariffs, according to a new report.
US cities with the most affordable rent in 2025
The cities with the most affordable rent were those that had rent as low as 15% of the median income.
Homeowners’ insurance rates to spike in Minnesota: Report
Homeowners’ insurance premiums in Minnesota are projected to jump by 15%, according to Insurify.
MN weather raises home insurance rates
The latest MN news and sports. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the full report.
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.
Minneapolis council passes bill to ban algorithmic rental price fixing
After Twin Cities landlords were among those accused of colluding to use algorithms to jack up prices for renters, the Minneapolis City Council has passed an ordinance to ban the practice in the city.
Community members rally for affordable housing in Twin Cities
People from St. Louis Park, Hopkins and Edina gathered for a meeting with Rep. Larry Kraft (DFL-St. Louis Park) on Sunday. The group wants to address Minnesota’s housing gap.
West metro leaders looking to tackle housing crisis
Minnesota lawmakers and community leaders are looking to make housing more affordable in the west Twin Cities metro. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest.
Mortgage rates finally declining but may not go much lower
The recent dip in mortgage rates is encouraging for consumers searching for a home. Here's what you need to know.
How Trump's tariffs will impact lumber prices and the housing market
Canada is the source of about 70% of US lumber imports. Canadian lumber is now facing a nearly 40% tariff.
Bills to help with housing in MN
Minnesota legislators are trying to address the housing crisis in the state by a series of bills. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has more on the story.
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.
New renters rights going into effect in Minneapolis March 1
New renter rights are going into effect Saturday in Minneapolis, in an effort to provide more protections for renters.
Minneapolis rent-fixing scheme lawsuit: Council briefed on allegations
A Minneapolis City Council committee will receive an update from the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office about the ongoing lawsuit against six of the nation’s largest landlords, alleging a scheme to inflate rent prices by using anti-competitive pricing algorithms and data sharing.
DOJ rent fixing scheme lawsuit continues
The Minnesota Attorney’s General office is expected to give an update on the lawsuit accusing some Twin Cities landlords of inflating rent prices. FOX 9’s Bill Keller has more on the story.
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.
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.
Brentwood Apartments in Minneapolis having heat issues since November
Residents at a Minneapolis apartment complex are fed up after dealing with heat issues since November.
The most and least affordable cities for renters: Final 2024 data
Rental prices have spiked significantly making it more challenging for consumers to find housing in certain cities based on data from a new housing market report.