Since the middle of 2011, home sales numbers in the Greater Northwest Indiana region have continued to show increases of anywhere from 7% to 25% in unit sales.  April of 2012 provided a 7.2% increase in units sold and 3.7% increase in median house price over April 2011.

The region was again led by Porter County with increases over 11% in units and 3% in median price in April 2012 year over year numbers. The median home price in Porter County in April 2012 was $165,000.

Historically low interest rates, unusually warm spring weather, and relocation to Indiana and Porter County have all been factors in increased real estate business.

Based on data from the Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS MLS. 

Matt Evans

Broker Associate, REALTOR

RE/MAX Affiliates Valparaiso, Indiana

 

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