09/01/2026
🏡 NORTHWEST INDIANA REAL ESTATE UPDATE
July → August 2026
If you’ve been watching the Northwest Indiana market, there’s one thing becoming pretty clear…
The market is changing — but it’s NOT stopping. 👀
July numbers showed NWI home prices continuing to rise, with the median sale price around $300K and homes taking a little longer to sell than they did last year. Buyers are becoming more selective, while sellers still have an opportunity to capitalize on strong values.
👀 And one area getting MORE attention?
HOBART.
Hobart’s July median sale price was approximately $255,000 — up 6.7% year over year. At the same time, inventory increased and homes were taking longer to sell, giving buyers more choices and a little more negotiating room.
Why are people watching Hobart?
📍 Convenient location
🏡 More attainable price points
🌳 Parks, trails & Lake George
🚗 Easy access to surrounding NWI communities
📈 Continued interest and price growth
🏠 More inventory than we’ve seen in the recent frenzy
The takeaway for July & August:
This isn’t the market where you simply throw a house online and hope for multiple offers.
It’s a strategy market.
Sellers need smart pricing and strong marketing.
Buyers need to know their numbers and recognize opportunity when it appears.
And if you’re thinking about making a move within Northwest Indiana — or OUT of Northwest Indiana — you don’t have to navigate it alone.
I’m a Referral Agent with McColly Real Estate, connecting buyers and sellers with trusted agents who know their local market — whether you’re staying right here in NWI or your next chapter takes you somewhere else. 🏡✨
📲 Thinking about a move? Let’s talk before you make a move.