Local housing market data for the Twin Cities region in May 2012 showed:
1) New housing listings decreased 6.0% compared to May 2011, while closed housing sales increased 21.5% over the same period.
2) The median home sales price rose 10.5% to $169,000, continuing an upward trend seen over the last few years.
3) Inventory levels fell 30.7% and months of supply dropped 45.2% from May 2011, indicating a tighter market with less available housing stock.