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Mid-Month Review: Hobart, IN Real Estate in January 2026

Published on Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Nicki Barnett
RE/MAX Executives
Focus areas include Chesterton, Crown Point, De Motte, Hebron, Hobart, Kouts, Monticello, Portage, Valparaiso and Wheatfield, along with surrounding towns, communities and neighborhoods.
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As mid January approaches, Hobart, IN agents and clients are reviewing fresh trends, inventory counts, and price stability. Are you calibrating your strategies with the most current market insights?

Leading conversations are driven by anchors such as affordable homes in Hobart, IN this January 2026 and mid January 2026 market review Hobart, IN. With market knowledge, Nicki Barnett empowers well timed decisions for buyers and sellers alike.

Active Listings, Prices, and Market Speed

Sixty five active listings correspond to diverse options for buyers, balanced by the advantage sellers hold due to a months of supply at 1.9. Detached homes feature a median price of $212,000, while attached homes provide competitive entry at $187,000. Agents are observing entry tier sales with a median days on market of 21—meaning urgency for buyers and reliable timing for sellers.

Meanwhile, upper tier listings above $350,000 record longer days on market (up to 48), and sellers there are encouraged to prepare thorough marketing strategies. The price per square foot averages $146 for single family and $129 for attached residences, fueling accurate value comparisons for all parties in January 2026.

Results and Agent Actions

List-to-sale price ratios above 98 percent guide strong negotiations that minimize concessions and maximize price confidence. With rare reductions for relisted homes, sellers achieve their target prices, while buyers gain certainty about market values. Nicki Barnett provides continual updates to support adaptable agent workflows.

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Snapshot for Buyers and Sellers in January 2026

  • 65 active listings
  • Median price: $212,000 (detached), $187,000 (attached)
  • Price per square foot: $146 (single family), $129 (attached)
  • Entry DOM: 21 days; upper tier: up to 48 days
  • Months of supply: 1.9

Refining Strategy Mid Month

Whether guiding a new client or preparing for spring, agents have Nicki Barnett as a resource for translating numbers into actionable plans. January 2026 brings ongoing opportunity—mid month is the ideal time to recalibrate and move forward with focus.

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Written by Nicki Barnett
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