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Metro Homebuilding Sees Retraction in November

December 2, 2025

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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Fall homebuilding shows positive growth in both single-family and multifamily construction

September 26, 2025

As the seasons change and autumn rolls in, the demand for new homes in the Twin Cities is not slowing down. Metro builders pulled 628 permits for single-family homes in September, a 22% increase in activity year-over-year. Multifamily construction also saw another month with positive activity. In September, builders reported…

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

August 29, 2025

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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Mixed bag of movement for Twin Cities homebuilding in July

August 1, 2025

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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Homebuilding Flat in the Twin Cities as Economic Headwinds Continue

June 27, 2025

Summer homebuilding in the Twin Cities metro is continuing to feel the squeeze of economic shifts. Overall homebuilding activity in the metro was statistically flat year-over-year. Metro builders pulled 541 permits for single-family homes in June – a 1% marginal increase in year-over-year activity. Multifamily construction, however, reported 189 units…

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Economic Headwinds Stifle Summer Homebuilding

May 30, 2025

Mounting economic stressors are creating pressure on homebuilding activity in the Twin Cities. Metro builders pulled 590 permits for single-family homes in May – an 11% reduction in year-over-year activity. Multifamily construction also recorded an extremely low month of activity with just 22 units on record for May. “We’re generally…

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April Homebuilding Shines as Economic Uncertainty Looms

May 1, 2025

Despite economic concerns, Twin Cities homebuilders recorded a positive month of activity. Metro builders pulled 608 permits for single-family homes in April, marking a 12% growth in year-over-year activity. Multifamily construction also recorded a 17% uptick in activity compared to the previous month. “Minnesota’s spring housing market is staying steady,…

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Twin Cities Homebuilders Feel Impacts of Economic Outlook

March 30, 2025

Roseville, Minn – Twin Cities homebuilders saw a small decrease in activity in March, as mortgage rate pressures and economic uncertainty continue. Metro homebuilders pulled 380 permits for single-family homes throughout the month of March, marking a 6% decline in year-over-year activity. Multifamily construction, however, saw a healthy increase in activity…

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