Notre Dame Rentals

I don’t deal with rentals, but I get lots of calls asking “What’s available to rent near Notre Dame?” My standard answer is that it’s always changing, so start with some online directories and then get on the phone. If I wanted short term housing near ND I’d start with the links below. Of course […]

Colfax Place is For Sale

The Colfax Place has been trying to sell luxury condominiums in downtown South Bend for some time, securing commitments for three of about twelve planned condos. Now the developer, Holladay Properties, is looking to sell the entire project. For $1,900,000 you’ll get the 28,674 square foot building, the .14 acre lot, floorplans, siteplans, marketing, engineering/architectural […]

New Flood Plain Maps are Available for St. Joseph County

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has released updated maps of flood plains in St. Joseph County. These could affect your insurance rates and, of course, inform you of the likelihood your property may one day be flooded. You can see the maps on the Indiana DNR’s web-site here, and read the South Bend Tribune’s article […]

Notre Dame’s Eddy Street Commons Clears Zoning Hurdle

Notre Dame was granted its rezoning request for the Eddy Street Commons last night, allowing the project to move forward. Details of the meeting, with some of the developer’s stated commitments are in the South Bend Tribune. Details of the developer’s original proposal are best covered in the Notre Dame Observer.

Where Are South Bend’s Luxury Homes?

The Midwest is often noted for its affordable housing, as in this recent ranking of metro areas highlights. However don’t jump to the conclusion that all homes here are inexpensive. I recently needed to find what are the more expensive areas of South Bend based on sales price, not just reputation. Because there isn’t a […]