“When we started thinking about buying a house, a friend of ours who had recently sold their house recommended their realtor Alex Mayer. Having worked with Alex for 6 months now, he stands above the rest as a realtor. As first time homebuyers, we really appreciated how Alex met us where we were at. After we reached out, Alex met us quickly and explained everything from what to look for in a house to how to put together a winning offer. His focus on education was invaluable, and with each house we viewed, we learned more and more about what we needed our house to be. Alex’s patience and communication helped our confidence throughout the process, too. Alex was a great resource for connecting us to lenders, insurance agents, and other people who could help us make buying our first home happen. We looked at a LOT of houses together. But when we found the one that checked all the boxes, Alex did everything in his power to give us the best chance and made sure we were informed and comfortable at every move. It was a privilege working with such an exceptional realtor!”
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Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot
Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Quarterly Pricing Trends for Hayward
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Quarterly Pricing Trends for Hayward
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Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Hayward
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Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Hayward
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Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Hayward
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Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Jul 2026 - Sep 2026).
Hayward’s housing market has seen notable year-over-year movement in this rolling three-month view ending in September 2026. Typical home values are up sharply, rising nearly 47 percent compared with a year ago. Median list prices have climbed even faster over the same period, nearly doubling year over year.
Looking at activity, both supply and demand have expanded from last year’s levels. Active listings and new listings are each up about threefold year over year, while homes sold and pending sales have both roughly doubled. Even with more homes available, Hayward remains a seller-leaning environment, reflected in a low 1.6 months of supply.
Current pace indicators show a market that is moving more slowly than at some points in the past, but still turning over at a steady clip. Homes are taking a median of 31 days to go under contract in this rolling three-month window, longer than a year ago but with about two-thirds going off the market within two weeks. While none of the recent sales closed above asking, the average sale-to-list ratio is essentially at 100 percent, suggesting buyers are paying close to list price. In a market with rising prices and limited inventory, both buyers and sellers can benefit from Agent Pronto’s help in finding an experienced local agent in Hayward.
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Hayward offers residents a welcoming, active community with abundant outdoor recreation, thriving local events, and convenient amenities that make living here enjoyable.
Hayward offers a quieter, more close‑knit feel than larger nearby hubs like Albert Lea, yet it keeps you close to key services, jobs, and regional highways. Many residents choose Hayward for its practical mix of small‑community atmosphere and easy access to I‑90 and I‑35, ideal for commuters who value space and privacy.
Daily life centers around local gathering spots such as the long‑running Hayward Lutheran Church and the nearby Hayward Sno-Cob Snowmobile Club, which highlight the area’s strong sense of tradition and seasonal recreation. Families appreciate quick trips to parks and lakes in Freeborn County, including regional favorites like Myre-Big Island State Park and the public amenities around Albert Lea Lake.
For education, residents typically connect with Albert Lea Area Schools, while the Freeborn County resources, libraries, and services are within a short drive. Dining and errands often combine local stops with broader choices in Austin, expanding options for shopping, healthcare, and entertainment without giving up Hayward’s low‑key feel.
In this market, preparation matters. Buyers who understand Hayward’s limited but appealing inventory can move decisively when the right property becomes available. Sellers benefit from pricing and presentation that highlight space, privacy, and access to regional amenities. Agent Pronto connects both buyers and sellers with an agent who knows how to time and navigate the Hayward market effectively.
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“Bryce is fantastic to work with. He understands what you are looking for and works hard to find a property that checks all of the boxes. He is exceptional.”
“Amanda was very straightforward and personal with myself and Macy, she guided us towards the right home for us in Olivia MN and was quick to point out outstanding flaws or issues in other properties we visited. Her general knowledge and sociable personality made her a joy to work with!”
“She's the absolute best. If you need someone who will go above and beyond what you need then you definitely need her. She does not stop until you are 100% satisfied with everything.”
“Dillon was awesome to work with! My boyfriend and I just bought a home and had no problem whatsoever with Dillon’s help! Highly recommend him if you’re looking for a reliable real estate agent!”
“What a Great Experience working with Aaron, Kristi, and their team was. I met them while at a MAYC (senior center in Blaine) seminar they were co-hosting regarding the ins and outs of "as is," "investor," or "traditional real estate agent" selling of your home. I was interested in "as is" but had concerns of certain aspects of this. I learned a lot at the seminar so set up a meeting to discuss my long range desire to sell my home. I had recently put my name on a wait list at a senior community and was given an expectation of 1 1/2 to 4 years wait. Long story short, an opening at the senior community I was looking at came up after only 2 months, so I had to decide quickly on what I wanted to do. I decided to go ahead with this and let Aaron and Kristi know that my plans had changed and I would need to get started right away on selling rather than having years to plan. They were able to explain my options to me in plain english, and even though I was biased towards "as is" selling to hurry things along, they made it clear to me that traditional listing would be a better choice for my situation and they could make it work out for me, with a better price and in my best interest. I already liked talking with them and decided to put my trust in them as well and let them handle the sale aspect of the house and I would concentrate on decluttering and moving my stuff out asap (I wanted to concentrate on my move to a new home in the senior community I had selected). Their experience really showed. They ran a few things by me for my ok, (and their recommendations were right on target) but they took care of all the planning and all the many details. Trusting them to know how to do this right really took the stress out of this for me, it had all happened so fast once the opportunity opened up on the wait list. They have a great team and the leadership of their team and their connection and ability to communicate with others was apparent (the city government, the community, vendors, and other sales agents). This all made the process and follow up seem seamless. From start to finish I felt included and engaged in the process even though they were the clear leaders in getting this job done. What a great experience it turned out to be, they are so good to work with, I highly recommend them and would do so again if the opportunity arises.”
“Nikolina is truly a professional and it was an absolute pleasure to work with her. Her expertise and advice made all of our important decisions easy to make. We have worked with Nikolina twice, once during the purchase and once during the sale of our home. Both experiences were exceptional and we would not hesitate to work with her again.”
“Heather was excellent with great communication. She has excellent knowledge of the Albert Lea market and she was able to help us get the most for our home. She was also very helpful in negotiating an acceptable outcome for the home inspection items. I would highly recommend her for selling/buying property.”
“Steve was an all around professional to work with. We had a few unique situations to get through on the buying side, and he took the lead and reassured everything would work out. He also did a fantastic job of marketing our house to sell during the slowest January in 4 years. We had a ton of exposure and he helped find the lucky buyers! I would highly recommend working with Steve and the EXP team!”
“Choosing Emily to be my realtor when looking for a house in the Rochester area was the best decision I could have made. She had all of the great qualities you would expect from a realtor, but what made the biggest difference for me was her connections to other great people in the industry. She gave me great recommendations for comparing and choosing financing, inspections, maintenance, and services in Rochester. When I found the right place, her offer recommendations were the difference in winning our bid. I couldn’t be more grateful for Emily helping me end up in my perfect home.”
“Matt was exceptional in all aspects of the home buying process! As a first time home buyer, he did a great job answering all of my questions, making sure I fully understood his explanations. He was incredibly timely in his responses and any action taken to get me closed on the house and soon as possible. Not only did he do an outstanding job helping me buy the house, but he has created a lasting relationship with me and I truly treasure him and what he has done for me!”
“Brian went above and beyond for our family from beginning to end and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. He took every consideration and let us explore all of our option to ultimately help us make our dream a reality! I really appreciated not feeling rushed or pushed into making any decision.”
“Michael was extremely flexible with us, very patient with all our questions, and taught us a lot as first time home buyers. We had a great experience and love our new home!”
“Anthony was absolutely amazing to work with!! He was flexible and always willing to show us houses when it worked best for us! He went above and beyond to make sure we found the perfect house for our family! I seriously couldn’t have asked for a better realtor!! Anthony, from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for everything you did!”
“We were out of state (AZ) when we started our house hunting in MN. David was our eye and ears for many virtual showings. He was open, honest, and very responsive throughout the whole process which put us at ease. We could not have picked a better realtor for our move back to MN!”
“Katy is a really good realtor you should go with her. She was really helpful. If I ever decide to buy another place I will go with her. She helped me buy a house in less than a month.”
“We recently worked with Zack on the purchase of our lake home in Lindstrom. He was great to work with and very knowledgeable of the market and the process. And he was quick to respond to all of our questions day or night. We would highly recommend working with Zack on your real estate needs.”
“Always greeted with a smile! Angie made my first time home buying [first time alone and in over 30 years]...EASY! I highly recommend her as a professional in the Real Estate world! Should our needs ever change, we WILL reach out to her knowing, OUR needs will be met in a timely and friendly manner. Thanks, Angie for ALL you have done for me! YOU ROCK!”
“Ryan was awesome! He went above and beyond for a client with a broken foot. Heavy lifting and few finishing touches, Ryan was a God send. Buying or selling, call Ryan!”
“My husband and I were suddenly on a short timeline and in a very hot housing market when we found ourselves buying our first home. Our broker recommended Scott, and we are so lucky that he did. Scott was not only a responsive and skilled realtor, he made it clear that he really cared about our happiness in finding a home. For a number of reasons, we felt very discouraged at the beginning of our search, but Scott was our cheerleader and guided us each step of the way, making buying a home so much less intimidating. Also, he’s just a really awesome person! We hit some snags in our buying process and he was on top of them and had our back, each and every time so we never had to worry. I know it’s easy to see the reviews, and not be sure if the person or business is really that great. But trust me, Scott is the absolute best!!! We will happily recommend him to each and every person we know!”
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