Pre-war Restoration and the Opposite of a Condominium

I write a lot about condominiums on the South Bend Area Blog, because it’s an active market that I watch closely and because there aren’t many good places on the web to learn about them. In South Bend, a condo’s primary appeal is its simplicity. For the same price you can usually find a larger […]

Thefts Reported in Empty South Bend Condos

The local news outlets are reporting a series of break-ins at apartments and condos that have many students away for the holidays. Oak Hill installed cameras in its parking lot after a series of thefts from cars, and New London Lake also has security cameras. It’s worth noting that neither of them were targeted in […]

How to get city water in a South Bend foreclosure without a meter

Today I spent many hours arranging water service to an investment property. After creating an account with the South Bend water department and making an appointment to have water turned on at the house, I met the technician during a 7 am to 11 am window at the property. At its simplest, turning on water […]

Santa’s in South Bend

The elves may be busy making toys in the North Pole, but Santa Claus is touring the South Bend area. Here are some of the places you can find him: Fernwood Botanical Gardens – Lights Before Christmas Festival Downtown South Bend – Magical Adventure with Santa Mishawaka – University Park Mall Wakarusa – Christmas Around […]