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Condos

Ivy Quad’s 2009 Sales Prices

March 5, 2010

I’ve never liked secrets. I’m a believer that good things are better when shared, and poor behavior is lessened when exposed. I think Louis Brandeis phrased it nicely when he said “Sunlight is the best disinfectant.”
Applying that mentality to my work, I always cringe a little when I speak with someone who thinks real estate commissions [...]

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New Townhomes Proposed for Old Rink Site

February 19, 2010

A South Bend land developer has announced his intention to build moderately priced townhomes downtown South Bend. David Matthews, developer of Ivy Quad, and formerly associated with Keenan Court, spoke before South Bend’s redevelopment commission about his proposal for the the roughly one acre piece of land north of Colfax Avenue at the river. This lot [...]

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New Downtown South Bend condos will be announced soon

February 13, 2010

Watch for an announcement regarding a new condo project in South Bends’ downtown to hit the news stations in about a week. I’ll review the details here as soon as they solidify. But before we start talking about floorplans and finishes, let’s try an open discussion:
What will it take for downtown condos to succeed in South [...]

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More Model Unit News from South Bend and Mishawaka

January 27, 2010

Eddy Commons model is nearly ready, but there is news about the model units at other condo and townhome developments in South Bend and Mishawaka Area. Here is a quick roundup:

Irish Crossings

The model unit at Irish Crossings is available for sale. It’s waterfront, furnished, and comes with many upgrades. Asking price is reportedly $455,000, lower [...]

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First Photos From Inside Eddy Street Commons Champions Way Townhomes

January 15, 2010

There are many new home developments near Notre Dame. Since Dublin Village broke ground in 2005 there have been more than half a dozen new housing projects near Notre Dame’s campus. But the largest and most anticipated of the new developments is Eddy Street Commons. Eddy Street Commons has been widely reported as a $200+ [...]

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WNDU Feature on New Condos in South Bend and Mishawaka

December 10, 2009

WNDU reporter Stephanie Stang put together a feature story on new condo construction in South Bend and Mishawaka that aired December 9th and 10th.  Its not a primer on the condo market, but does introduce the topic to a general audience.
The four minute story includes interviews with condo owner Jim Olson, Riverwalk Townhomes’ John Piraccini, [...]

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Hundreds of New Condos Near Notre Dame

December 8, 2009

Sometime in the next few days local news station WNDU is running a story about the continuing construction of condos in the South Bend Area when the number of buyers is down. Preparing for the increased interest, I scouted the progress of the condos near Notre Dame today to get a count of new units [...]

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