Northwest Indiana Housing Market Update: Heading Into December 2025

As we move into the final month of 2025, the Northwest Indiana real estate market continues to show strength, stability, and a steady flow of motivated buyers and sellers. Whether you're in Portage, Crown Point, Valparaiso, Chesterton, Hobart, or any surrounding NWI community, the trends this season remain consistent across the region.

Northwest Indiana remains one of the most attractive real estate markets in the Midwest — and the data proves it.

📊 Inventory Levels: Low, Tight, and Competitive

Across Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties, inventory remains below historical norms.
Homes priced correctly and prepared well still sell quickly, even during the holiday season.

This trend applies broadly, including:

• Portage – /communities/portage

• Crown Point – /communities/crown-point

• Valparaiso – /communities/valparaiso

• Chesterton – /communities/chesterton

• Hobart – /communities/hobart

Buyers remain active because NWI continues offering what the Chicago suburbs can’t:
lower taxes, more space, and better affordability.

📉 Interest Rates & Buyer Activity

Rates have started easing from their 2024 peaks, and buyers are paying attention.
Many are trying to “lock something in” before expected rate drops in early 2026 bring even more competition.

This creates:
✔ Steady foot traffic
✔ Strong showing activity
✔ Serious buyers in the market
✔ Fewer tire-kickers

🏡 Should You Sell in December? Yes — and Here’s Why

Selling during the holiday season is underrated.

Why it works:

• Less competition = more visibility

• Homes show beautifully during the holidays

• Buyers right now are highly motivated

• Many have end-of-year job transfers

• You can enter the spring market as a non-contingent buyer

📈 My Outlook for Early 2026

Expect:

• Continued appreciation

• A mild increase in inventory

• Strong buyer demand fueled by rate reductions

• No sign of a housing crash

Northwest Indiana remains one of the most stable real estate markets in the Midwest heading into 2026.

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Brent W. Wright, REALTOR®
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