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Minnesota Homebuilding Activity Slows as Housing Demand Remains Strong

Metro homebuilding activity in May was mixed, as broader macroeconomic forces continued to weigh on overall homebuying activity. Homebuilders pulled permits for 519 single-family homes in May, a reduction of 12% compared to the same time last year.   Multifamily activity, however, saw strong activity in May. Builders reported 231…

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Summer Artisan Home Tour Features 16 Incredible Homes to Tour

The Twin Cities’ premier high-end home event, the Artisan Home Tour, is set to open on June 5. This tour features 14 incredible new homes, open from noon to 6 p.m. Fridays-Sundays, June 5-21. This summer’s tour also showcases two remarkable home remodeling transformations for the final weekend. The Artisan Home…

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Homebuilding Industry Celebrates 2026 Spring Award Recipients

Housing First Minnesota, the state’s leading voice for the housing industry, is pleased to announce the recipients of its coveted spring awards honoring excellence in homebuilding. Since 1959, the Reggie Awards have honored the exceptional homes in the Parade of HomesSM by recognizing excellence in design, construction, challenges overcome, and…

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Metro Homebuilding Falters in April

Homebuilding activity in the Twin Cities metro area eased slightly in April as broader macroeconomic pressures—including slower job growth and market uncertainty tied to geopolitical instability in the Middle East—began to weigh on consumer confidence and homebuying decisions. Homebuilders pulled permits for 559 single-family homes in April, a contraction of…

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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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