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Absorption Rates, Pricing, and Supply: Hobart, IN January 2026 Deep Dive

Published on Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Nicki Barnett
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As January 2026 progresses in Hobart, IN, both agents and clients are taking notice of evolving trends in pricing, absorption, and available supply. Are your buyers and sellers tuned into the numbers shaping every negotiation?

Build proactive conversations around these anchor phrases: affordable homes in Hobart, IN this January 2026, Hobart, IN buyer and seller advantage, January 2026 pricing trends in Hobart. They ensure every client session is grounded in the facts.

Absorption and Supply Metrics Set the Tone

Active inventory of sixty five listings and a 53 percent absorption rate mean listings are moving at a healthy clip, indicating vigorous buyer involvement. Months of supply at 1.9 further show the market is seller tilted, though not overheated. This balance matters because buyers must act deliberately on quality listings, while sellers can enter with strong confidence that their property will not linger unsold long in January 2026.

Median price per square foot holds at $146 for single family and $129 for attached, adding clarity for both pricing and value discussions. Adjust lists with insight: entry tier properties see median days on market of just 21, while higher price brackets may linger up to 48. Nicki Barnett supports listing prep and fast action for all market participants.

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Why January 2026 May Be the Right Moment

For both sellers and buyers, understanding how absorption and supply metrics inform negotiation and listing duration is crucial in decision making. With a citywide list to sale price ratio near 98.5 percent, low concessions persist. The result: robust value retention for sellers and little wasted time for buyers.

Deep Dive: Key Stats for January 2026

  • Active inventory: 65
  • Absorption rate: 53 percent
  • Median price per square foot: $146 single family, $129 attached
  • Median DOM in entry level: 21 days
  • Months of supply: 1.9

The Numbers at Work in Hobart, IN

Clients using these facts with their agent are primed to perform. Nicki Barnett can break down localized impacts so sellers maximize returns and buyers sharpen their edge. Take January's numbers seriously and set goals with precision in every transaction.

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