Northwest Indiana Realtors Association

09/03/2026

These are always worth the weekly watch! As always, if you have any questions on our local markets, grab your favorite local REALTOR!

09/01/2026

Plot twist: you don't have to be a REALTOR® to shop the NIRA Member Marketplace.

Yep. It's open to everyone.

Need a few shirts with your company logo? Client gifts? Something for an upcoming event? Branded drinkware? Closing gifts? Finally ready to make your logo exist somewhere other than your email signature?

We've got you.

The NIRA Member Marketplace lets you upload your logo, choose what you want and order custom-branded gear for your business, organization, team or event.

Here's the best part: you don't have to order 700 of something just because you wanted three. Many products can be customized and ordered individually, so you can get what you actually need without finding somewhere to store 697 leftover coffee mugs.

REALTOR® or not, your logo deserves some cool stuff.

🛍️ Browse the NIRA Member Marketplace:
nira.promostore.com

08/28/2026

Thinking about selling? Don't let a changing market scare you out of making your move!

Today's housing market looks different than it did a few years ago. Buyers have more choices. They're watching their budgets more closely, and sellers can't always count on putting a home on the market and watching a bidding war magically appear.

Here's the important part: Homes are still selling.

The sellers finding success are adjusting to today's market. They're pricing strategically, understanding what buyers are looking for and negotiating when it makes sense.

That's exactly why having a REALTOR® matters!

Your REALTOR® can help you understand what buyers are willing to pay, position your home competitively from day one and adjust your strategy based on what's actually happening in your local market.

If selling your home is part of what's next, don't count yourself out because the market has changed. Talk to a local REALTOR® and find out what your options actually look like.

08/27/2026

It's 👏 about 👏 more 👏 than 👏 selling 👏 homes 👏

The 2026 Community Aid and Real Estate (CARE) report shows REALTORS®, brokers, and association/MLS staff remain deeply engaged in their communities. Sixty-four percent of REALTORS® volunteer monthly and 84% made charitable donations in the past year. The report also highlights strong volunteer par...

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Getting an offer is exciting. Getting to the closing table? That's where a REALTOR® earns their keep.

Between "offer accepted" and "SOLD," there's a lot that has to go right.

👉 Inspections uncover surprises.
👉 Repairs get negotiated.
👉 Financing has to clear.
👉 Contingencies have to be managed.
👉 Sometimes another home has to sell first.

Here's the kicker: the highest offer isn't always the best offer.

An experienced REALTOR® can help you look beyond the number, understand the contingencies, prepare for potential problems before you list, negotiate when something comes up, and keep everyone moving toward closing.

Selling a home isn't just about finding someone willing to buy it. It's about getting the deal closed. That's why having a REALTOR® in your corner matters. Find a local one at nira.realtor!

08/21/2026

"Why do you share both the National and Local data on your page?" This is why!

08/20/2026

The Existing Home Sales Report for last month came out last week! Obviously, we were (and still are) more concerned with our neighbors and how things are going at home, but this is still helpful data for when you are able to land for a moment and dig into what's happening nationally!

https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-existing-home-sales-report-shows-1-7-decrease-in-july

08/18/2026

Northwest Indiana is starting to get back to normal. But we know not everyone is there yet. ❤️

Many of our neighbors are still waiting for power to return, cleaning up damage and dealing with the aftermath of an incredibly difficult week. If that's you, we're still thinking about you, and if you've finally seen those lights flicker back on, you know just how good a little bit of normal can feel.

So, with that in mind, can we talk about something wonderfully, completely, delightfully unimportant for a minute?

The first 2027 Colors of the Year are already being announced.

Yes. 2027. Because apparently time has no meaning anymore.

Whether you're team bold-and-moody, warm-and-cozy or "please give me a nice neutral and leave me alone," there's something kind of nice about talking about our homes for a reason that has absolutely nothing to do with generators, downed trees or spoiled refrigerators.

To everyone still waiting: hang in there. We're with you. To everyone starting to settle back into normal life: enjoy every wonderfully ordinary minute of it (and maybe paint a wall).

Image credit belongs to WGSN / coloro.

08/18/2026

📊 Northwest Indiana Market Update — Week of August 3

New listings landed at 350 for the week, a nice sign of continued seller activity heading into late summer. Inventory held steady at 2,445 homes, and 220 properties closed with sales averaging 96.8% of asking price — a strong indicator that well-priced homes are still moving.

Thinking about buying or selling in Northwest Indiana? A local REALTOR® can walk you through what these numbers mean for your neighborhood.
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