Governor Mitch Daniels Presents Plan to Reform Indiana Property Tax System
Indiana governor Mitch Daniels, speaking about the state’s property taxes stated “The status quo is not tolerable and we must act to fix it.” He then presented a plan for Indiana property tax reform this evening. It requires enactment by the state legislature, but is one plan that would make a striking difference in the […]
Real Estate Near Notre Dame: Investment Properties and Affordable Housing.
South Bend has hundreds of homes priced below $75,000. A few of these are within a mile of the Notre Dame campus. There are currently 12 such homes available and to explore what is available, realst8.com toured homes for sale on Corby Boulevard Friday, October 19th. Briefly, we tried to see five homes. We got […]
Real Estate is Seasonal? Yes and No.
The conventional wisdom is that “real estate is seasonal,” that “the time to sell is in the Spring,” and that “nobody moves during the holidays.” Those statements reflect an attitude that it is best to be doing something at the same time many other people are doing that same thing. It’s an extension of the […]
South Bend Property Taxes: Is the System Broken?
St Joseph County property tax bills were recently mailed and have increased in many cases. Local media reports: Â The county did a study which showed most property taxes increased 15 percent. Â There have been problems with inaccurate assessments, especially for businesses in Clay Township. There are systemic problems that cause some tax bills to be […]
View of the Week: U-Pick Pumpkins and a Cornfield Maze
The weather has cooled and Halloween is coming. taken: ~10 am, 10/10/07 Elm Road near Dragoon Trail, Mishawaka, IN