Year: 2026 Archive

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Twin Cities Homebuilding Continues to Show Strength in March

Homebuilding in the metro area saw another impressive bump in activity in March. Single-family activity was up 66% compared to the previous year. Homebuilders pulled permits for 419 single-family homes in March. Additionally, builders reported 177 multifamily units under construction. Multifamily activity accounted for 30% of all construction activity in…

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The Top 25 Builders of 2025

Results from a recent survey by Housing First Minnesota show that Lennar was the region’s top builder once again in 2025. This ranking is determined based on annual gross revenue as reported by respondents for for-sale housing. Lennar has held the top spot since 2006. Together, the Top 25…

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Housing First Minnesota Ends Litigation in City of Edina

Housing First Minnesota CEO James Vagle issued the following statement regarding the City of Edina’s repeal and replacement of its vegetation and tree replacement ordinances: “By repealing and replacing its vegetation and tree replacement ordinances, the City of Edina has effectively acknowledged that these programs, as they existed prior…

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Metro Homebuilding Activity Continues on Strong Streak

Twin Cities homebuilding recorded an impressive 70% jump in single-family activity compared to the previous year. While this surge in activity is notable, February’s data is in line with the historical averages. Homebuilders pulled permits for 364 single-family homes in February. Additionally, builders reported 159 multifamily units under construction. Multifamily…

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The Spring Parade of Homes Returns March 13

The Parade of Homes, presented by Housing First Minnesota, returns this spring to continue its tradition of providing Minnesotans with the chance to come together, explore local neighborhoods, and discover the many ways that home connects us all. The Spring Parade of Homes will run Fridays through Sundays…

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Twin Cities Residential Construction Up in January

Twin Cities homebuilding saw a jump in activity in the first month of the year, with upticks in construction in all areas of the market. Homebuilders pulled permits for 453 single-family homes in January – a 9% rise in activity from last year. Additionally, builders reported 313 multifamily units under…

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Seasonal Slowdown Hits Twin Cities Homebuilding in December

Twin Cities homebuilding experienced a second consecutive month of declines in December, with dips across all areas of the market. Homebuilders pulled permits for 369 single-family homes in December – a 15% drop in activity from last year. Additionally, builders reported just 13 multifamily units under construction, a 63% decline…

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