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April Market Update

The early 2026 market is showing steady momentum—prices are rising, activity is healthy, and inventory is slowly building. It’s a market that’s moving with purpose, not panic.

What Stands Out:

  • Average sales price: $350,155 — up 5.6% Home values continue to climb, giving sellers solid equity gains and keeping buyer demand strong for well‑priced homes.
  • Closed sales: 1,103 — up 3.9% More buyers are getting to the closing table, a sign of confidence and steady activity across the region.
  • Average days on market: 110 — up 10 days Homes are taking a bit longer to sell, which often happens as inventory grows and buyers take more time to compare options.

  • Months of inventory: 3.52 Still below the 4–6 month “balanced market” range—leaning slightly toward sellers, but far from the frenzy of past years.

  • New listings: 2,171 — up 3.4% Fresh inventory is arriving, giving buyers more choices and helping stabilize the pace of the market.

  • Active listings: 3,445 — up 2.2% A gentle increase in available homes is creating a healthier, more predictable environment for both sides of the transaction.

  • 98% of original list price received Strong pricing strategy still matters—homes positioned correctly are capturing solid offers.
What the Numbers Mean For You:

The first four months of 2026 show a market that’s balanced, active, and trending upward without overheating. Whether you’re buying or selling, thoughtful preparation and strategic pricing remain the keys to success.

If you’re curious what these numbers mean for your home—or your next move—I’m always here to help you navigate it with confidence. With nearly 20 years of experience helping clients navigate every kind of market, I’m here to keep things simple and stress‑free, no matter your goals.


Disclaimer: All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information on this site was last updated 06/03/2026. The listing information on this page last changed on 06/03/2026. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of RMLS-MN MLS (last updated Wed 06/03/2026 12:48:31 PM EST) or (last updated Wed 06/03/2026 12:58:00 PM EST). Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Dakota Plains Realty may be marked with the Internet Data Exchange logo and detailed information about those properties will include the name of the listing broker(s) when required by the MLS. All rights reserved.
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