Brent’s Market Minutes: September Sales Slow, Price per Square Foot Climbs

Brent’s Market Minutes September 2026 vs. September 2025: Fewer Closings, Higher Prices per Foot, and a Little More Patience September’s numbers tell an interesting story about Northwest Indiana real estate. We had fewer homes close, the average sale price climbed, and buyers paid more per square fo

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Is New Construction Finally a Better Deal Than Buying an Existing Home in Northwest Indiana?

Is New Construction Finally a Better Deal Than Buying an Existing Home in Northwest Indiana? For years, buyers often assumed one thing: New construction costs more. And on the surface, that makes sense. Everything is new. New roof. New furnace. New air conditioner. New windows. New appliances. New f

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Why Northwest Indiana Home Prices Haven't Fallen Like Buyers Expected

Why Northwest Indiana Home Prices Haven't Fallen Like Buyers Expected For the last few years, I've heard some version of this: “I'm waiting for home prices to come down.” I understood the logic. Mortgage rates increased. Monthly payments went higher. Affordability became more difficult. Therefore, h

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