Year: 2025 Archive

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Metro Homebuilding Sees Retraction in November

Twin Cities homebuilding declined in November with dips across all areas of the market. Homebuilders pulled permits for 516 single-family homes in November—a 2% drop in activity from last year. Additionally, builders reported 91 multifamily units under construction, a 48% decline from November 2024. Multifamily activity accounted for just a…

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Housing First Minnesota Names 2025 Legislators of the Year

Housing First Minnesota, the state’s leading voice for housing, recognized Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) and Rep. Spencer Igo (R-Wabana Township) as recipients of the 2025 Legislator of the Year awards. The honor recognizes legislators for their efforts in promoting housing affordability and homeownership opportunities for everyone, everywhere. …

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Fall Artisan Home Tour Features 21 Incredible Homes Open to Tour

The Twin Cities’ premiere high-end home event, the Artisan Home Tour, is set to open its fall event on October 3. This tour features 16 incredible new homes open from noon to 6 p.m. Fridays-Sundays, October 3-19. Additionally, five artisan-quality, remodeled homes will be open for…

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Multi-family bounces back in August, single-family stalls

Homebuilding in the Twin Cities resulted in another mixed bag of movement in August, with multi-family posting significant gains while single-family saw a slight dip compared to last year. Overall, new construction permits decreased by 6% compared to last year. “Although permits are slightly below last year’s pace, homebuilding activity…

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Housing First Minnesota Challenges Edina Tree Ordinance

Housing First Minnesota, the state’s housing industry trade association, filed a lawsuit in Hennepin County District Court today against the City of Edina, challenging its Tree Replacement Ordinance and Vegetation Ordinance. The complaint alleges that the ordinances impose fees and escrow requirements not authorized under Minnesota law. Housing First…

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The Fall Parade of Homes Returns Sept. 5-28

Housing First Minnesota is proud to present the 2025 Fall Parade of Homes & Remodelers Showcase. The Fall Parade of Homes will run Fridays through Sundays, September 5-28. This year’s tour features 317 new homes across the Twin Cities and Rochester metro areas, including four Dream Homes, to inspire homebuyers…

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Mixed bag of movement for Twin Cities homebuilding in July

Homebuilding activity in the metro area was mixed for the month of July as single-family saw a healthy uptick while multifamily projects dropped significantly. Overall, homebuilding activity improved 13% over July of last year. Metro builders pulled 503 permits for single-family homes in June – a 15% increase in year-over-year…

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