Mishawaka Condo Owners Lose Lawsuit Over Lost Views

Schellinger Square Condominiums are Mishawaka’s original riverfront condos, the 2,450 square foot 3-story units were built in 1971 at the rear of the 100 Center. Today’s South Bend Tribune has an update on the condo owners’ dispute with the city of Mishawaka over a pedestrian bridge and their river views. In 2002 the owners of […]

The Votes are in and the Most Wanted Features in South Bend Condos Are…

Two weeks ago, I posted a poll asking what features people want in a South Bend Condo. We drew 228 votes, and the consensus is that people want: a balcony, secure parking, a clubhouse, quality materials inside and out, views, private entrances, a downtown location, and a good price. (full breakdown of results) The common […]

Lawmakers Approve Indiana Property Tax Reforms

The state lawmakers in the house and senate approved a property tax reform bill Friday, 3/14/08. HB 1001 is the long discussed and significantly modified product of governor Mitch Daniels’ October 2007 property tax proposal (overview / details). The passed bill retains the “one-two-three” percent caps on property that is residential and owner-occupied (1%), rental […]

What is Indiana’s Foreclosure Process?

Foreclosure is all the rage these days, as banks are foreclosing on homes at a record rate.  (Just recently, one lender even got in trouble for instigating foreclosure proceedings on the wrong property.)  All of this foreclosure activity is obviously not a good thing, but if you are ever faced with foreclosure, here are the […]

Stonebridge Villas, Mishawaka’s First Franchised Community

Stonebridge Villas at Edison Lakes is a new, and so far relatively unknown, community of ranch-style condos on Mishawaka’s north side. Stonebridge is a franchise of Epcon Communities, so you won’t find custom homes here, but will see a community that mirrors dozens of developments in more than 30 states and promises popular features, floorplans […]