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New listings increase for first time since March as more sellers enter hot market

MINNEAPOLIS (Oct. 12, 2020) – In September, closed sales spiked +22.1% over a year ago as pending sales hit a new high at +27.7% above last year. New listings increased in September for the first time in six months, a +6.6% year-over-year increase as more sellers entered Minnesota’s hot real estate market where buyers are competing with multiple offers for desirable properties. Consequently, days on the market decreased -8.9% to an average of 41 days.

“The turnaround that began in June with a rise in pending sales, has become a hot market where inventory cannot match demand,” said Chris Galler, CEO of Minnesota Realtors. “This has encouraged homeowners who were on the fence about selling a couple months ago to put their properties up for sale.”

Although sales are booming, a shortage of inventory remains an issue, especially for first-time homebuyers. The number of homes for sale is down -37% from September 2019, which amounts to less than 15,000 properties for sale across the state and a historic low for Minnesota. As a result, competition among buyers is intense. Multiple offers have pushed the percentage of original price received to +99.2%, which is +1.8% higher than September 2019.

“The median sales price shot to a historic high in September, rising to $279,900,” Galler said. “That’s nearly $30,000 more year over year. And the average sales price hit $322,085, up +10.1%. Because interest rates are so low, buyers will continue streaming into the market. Which means if you want to sell your home, you are in a great position. The challenge for buyers and their Realtor representatives is landing the right offer and closing the sale.”

Year-over-year metrics summary:

• Closed sales: +22.1% to 9,594
• Median sales price: +11.5% to $279,900
• Average sales price: +10.1% to $322,085
• New listings: +6.6% to 10,678
• Pending sales: +27.7% to 9,311
• Days on the market: -8.9% to 41 days
• Homes for sale: -37.4% to 14,630
• Months supply of inventory: -42.4% to 1.9 

Closed Home Sales Across Minnesota by Region

The housing market is running hot across Minnesota this fall. Pent-up demand, low interest rates, and more sellers putting homes up for sale is fueling vigorous activity. Every single region across the state of Minnesota has experienced a year-over-year increase in closed sales. See chart for more details comparing September 2020 to September 2019.

The seven-county Twin Cities region comprises Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties. However, the official Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metropolitan statistical area recognized by the Census Bureau consists of 16 counties.

View full regional and county report here.

View statewide report here.

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