IstheMarketHot?Orisitjusttheheadlines?
Ignore the national noise. Here is the raw, unfiltered truth about what is actually happening in the Minneapolis market right now.
Low inventory and strong demand. Expect multiple offers and quick sales.
The Minneapple Marketometer
My personal read on "Who has the upper hand?" based on current months supply and showing activity.
"Inventory is tight. Turnkey homes are still seeing multiple offers, but overpriced listings are sitting. It's not 2021, but it's certainly not cold."
Noise vs. Numbers
Comparison of what CNN says vs. what I see on the street.
"Interest rates are killing the housing market."
In Minneapolis, rates have stabilized, and serious buyers have adjusted. We're seeing more cash deals and creative financing than ever.
"Home prices are about to crash."
Our local 'Micro-Climates' (especially Lakes and tight Suburbs) are insulated. Prices are up 4% YoY in desirable neighborhoods.
"Nobody is selling right now."
Strategic sellers (Downsizers, Relocations) are active. The 'hobby sellers' are gone, meaning current inventory is serious.
The 12-Month Rhythm
Minneapolis real estate has a heartbeat. Here's when to move.
Why the Headlines
Are Wrong (Again).
National data is an average of Miami condos and Detroit foreclosures. It has zero relevance to a 1920s Tudor in Fuller.
"Real estate isn't about timing the market perfectly; it's about time in the market. The best time to buy isn't when the rates dip; it's when your life demands a new setting."
The Seasonal Truth
The Unfiltered Take • Spring - Summer 2026
Audio Note: Why "The Perfect Time" is a myth (and what to look for instead).
Micro-Climates
Minneapolis isn't one market. It's three. Toggle below to see the specific dynamics of your area.
"The 'Trophy Home' market is largely immune to rate hikes. Scarcity is the driver here."
Build Your Own Market Scenario
Drag the sliders. Watch the strategy change. This is how I think.
Zestimates Zuck. Trust The Pulse.
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