South Bend Addresses Vacant Homes
The South Bend Common Council passed an ordinance designed to lessen the negative impact of vacant and abandoned homes in the city. It requires the property owners to register habitually vacant or abandoned properties with the city, pay an annual fee, maintain liability insurance, and designate a property manager in the area. According to WSBT, […]
Notre Dame Condo Sales in 2007
In Spring, Notre Dame condos and townhomes seemed ready to swamp South Bend. Existing units were being rehabbed and flipped, new projects were planned and high-rise buildings were envisioned. The South Bend Tribune reported more than $200 million dollars in projects were planned. After the season, how does it look? GameDay is long gone and […]
Eddy Street Commons Update
admin note: Here is a more recent update on the Eddy Street Commons from November 6th, 2009. It includes photos of finished buildings along Eddy Street. Check back soon for an update on the major Notre Dame condos. In the meantime here is a bit about the Eddy Street Commons. David Compton, vice president of […]
View of the Week: Fall Colors
It’s cooling off in South Bend, and we saw a few flakes today, but we are seeing Fall colors. taken ~3 pm, 11/6/07. Near Kern at Ironwood.
Status of the South Bend Area Housing Market: 11/1/2007
The number of sales ticked up in October, from 266 to 314 but the sales volume dipped further, from $37,825,776 to $36,732,618. This means more houses were sold, but they were the lower priced listings. 166 of the 298 single family homes sold this month was for $100,000 or less. Condo sales continue to be […]