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Mortgage Rates Inch Up

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September 25, 2025
Following several weeks of decline, mortgage rates inched up this week. Housing market activity continues to hold up with purchase and refinance applications increasing by 18% and 42%, respectively, compared to the same time last year.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

Weekly Market Report

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For Week Ending September 13, 2025

In a rare shift for the U.S. housing market, new homes have become more affordable than existing homes. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median sales price of a new home was $403,800 in July, compared to $422,400 for an existing home. New-home prices have declined year-over-year for eight consecutive quarters, while existing-home prices have continued to rise.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 13:

  • New Listings increased 7.4% to 1,570
  • Pending Sales increased 5.2% to 892
  • Inventory increased 0.5% to 10,517

FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST:

  • Median Sales Price increased 2.8% to $400,000
  • Days on Market increased 5.0% to 42
  • Percent of Original List Price Received remained flat at 98.7%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale decreased 3.6% to 2.7/li>

All comparisons are to 2024

Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.