Hello stats fans and data lovers near and far. These weekly market updates still feature the same charts and data you’ve come to love, but the in-depth analysis will be included in our monthly blogs instead of weekly. Don’t forget to check out our regular Weekly Market Activity Report. Once you’re logged into Northstar, Infosparks is also an excellent resource for custom market research and data. In the meantime, have a look at the latest showings numbers and market indicators. Join MAR’s Director of Research and Economics, David Arbit, for a free monthly presentation  ..read more

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Hello stats fans and data lovers near and far. These weekly market updates still feature the same charts and data you’ve come to love, but the in-depth analysis will be included in our monthly blogs instead of weekly. Don’t forget to check out our regular Weekly Market Activity Report. Once you’re logged into Northstar, Infosparks is also an excellent resource for custom market research and data. In the meantime, have a look at the latest showings numbers and market indicators. This week only features the market activity, but next week’s post will once again include the lat ..read more

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Hello SMARTYs and data NERDS (Not CRYBABYs and AIRHEADS) – We wanted to provide a sweet market update before Halloween. Although we don’t compile our official forecast until we have annual data, we do have a pretty good sense of where things stand. Despite some growth recently, inventory remains an obstacle since it’s really not GOOD AND PLENTY. In fact, it’s still in pretty short supply. Sales and listing activity varies month-to-month and year-over-year, which will likely continue both NOW AND LATER. Prices remain strong (though not as elevated as the MILKY WAY), and are unlikely to de ..read more

The Leadership Installation and Awards Celebration was held on Thursday, January 24 at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul. We’d like to thank the members who attended to help us welcome our 2019 Board of Directors, Executive Committee members, and 2019 President Todd Urbanski. Award recipients were also recognized by Immediate Past-President Kath Hammerseng. 2019 Board of Directors Todd Urbanski, President Linda Rogers, President-Elect Todd Walker, Treasurer LeRoy Bendickson, Secretary Kath Hammerseng, Immediate Past President Doneva Carter Aarica Coleman Ken Colston Paul Ekstrom Emily ..read more

Major Objectives for 2019 Hear from 2019 President Todd Urbanski on upcoming initiatives for this year. There are three major objectives that he and our leadership have in mind. CEO SEARCH We are in search of a new CEO to lead the association into the future. BUILDING COMMITTEE We’re looking at our existing building functionality, and potential options to relocate in order to expand our offerings to members. EDUCATION We aim to be the face of real estate education in the Twin Cities. UPCOMING EVENTS February 7 Brews and News Hosted by YPN February 13 & 14 SRES Designtation 2-Day Cours ..read more

2018 Annual Wrap-Up Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Sometimes, so are market statistics. For sellers, the big stories of 2018 were three records: prices, market times and percent of list price received at sale. For buyers, the major themes were increased new listings toward year-end, an annual inventory increase, changing interest rates and affordability pressure. Driven by sizable gains in new listings later in 2018 combined with moderating sales, for-sale housing supply finally bounced off its 15-year low. The ongoing housing shortage has created a competitive environment where multipl ..read more

ISSUE ALERT! All Minneapolis Area REALTORS® members should be advised of the following proposal: The Minneapolis City Council has directed city staff to craft an ordinance that would add Residential Energy Scoring Disclosure requirements to the Truth-In-Sale of Housing. We anticipate that draft language will surface at the Public Health, Environment, Civil Rights and Engagement Committee on January 7, 2019 meeting and may be up for a public hearing from that same committee at its January 28, 2019 meeting. The proposal’s chief authors are Jeremey Schroeder, Ward 11 and Cam Gordon, Ward 2, who i ..read more