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Selling in Portage, IN: January 2026 Fact Sheet

Published on Monday, January 12, 2026
Sue Puplava
RE/MAX Executives
Focus areas include Burns Harbor, Cedar Lake, Chesterton, Crown Point, Hebron, Highland, Hobart, Portage, Valparaiso and Winfield, along with surrounding towns, communities and neighborhoods.
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Listing your home in Portage, IN during January 2026 means tapping into a market built on strong pricing signals and consistent buyer interest. Curious about how sellers performed to start the year? Let these numbers guide your next steps and answer what makes now an optimal time to bring your home to market.

Performance and Pricing: What January Reveals

The 128 active properties this month showcase market vibrancy. Sellers benefited from a median list price of $259,000 and a nearly matched sale median of $252,500—underscoring accurate pricing and achievable outcomes. A list-to-sale price ratio of 97 percent proves successful transactions are built on data and expert positioning. These facts build confidence in how to sell your house fast in Portage, IN using fresh market metrics.

  • Homes averaged 49 days on market
  • New listings: 36; closed sales: 42
  • Median size: 1,950 sq ft

Contract Pace and Seller Advantages

Properties that reached contract did so in about 32 days. Minimal distressed listings (2 foreclosures) reinforced stable, non disruptive market movement. Price reductions affected only 21 listings, a hint to the importance of strategic initial pricing and responsive marketing by sellers and agents alike. Is it a good time to buy in Portage, IN? This kind of seller demand ensures your home shines if listed with these benchmarks in mind.

Price It Right, Move With Clarity

Work with Sue Puplava for January 2026 listing success in Portage, IN. Let me show you how market data combines with creative outreach to deliver your sale with confidence.

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Market Insights for Sellers: Quick Tips

Monitor the limited price reductions for signals and adapt your approach. Highlight upgrades and curb appeal, and respond to buyer feedback as showings unfold. January’s low expired/withdrawn count (4) demonstrates that well prepared homes matched with the right agent get noticed—and sold.

Plan, Price, and Succeed With January’s Data

Sellers can move confidently knowing Sue Puplava brings current statistics and professional guidance to the table, in any market climate. Explore more about Portage, IN selling prep to refine your approach for 2026.

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