Do you ever see a “For Sale” sign and want to know the price? But not enough to call and risk listening to a salesperson in high gear?

If so, bookmark the new realst8.com quick search. It’s a simple address search of the area’s MLS. That’s Granger, Lakeville, Mishawaka, Osceola and South Bend. Just type in the full address or street name, pick a city and click search. You’ll get a map, photos and basic info on any home listed for sale in the South Bend Area MLS. You won’t get spam, a registration form, or a hard sell. In fact you won’t have to deal with anyone.  Here’s a screenshot:

If you want more search options, use our full search of South Bend Area Homes for Sale

And if you want professional assistance at any point, call 574-217-4770 or send an e-mail. That’s the only time I’ll ask your name and contact info.

There are 84 ‘new’ properties for sale in the South Bend mls this week. That includes a few that switched Realtors or companies, but generally covers the homes for sale this week that weren’t last week. Here are six of the most notable in terms of price change since their last sale.

Price Drops

56150 Butternut
last sold: 5/31/05 for $145,000
now at: $79,900
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735 Bowman
last sold: 10/5/05 for $66,000
now at: $11,900
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1119 E 3rd
last sold: 6/1/06 for $95,000
now at: $70,000
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 Price Jumps

54716 Beaver Creek Trail
last sold: 8/11/08 for $252,000
now at: $479,000
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510 Cushing
last sold: 9/17/08 for $14,200
now at: $80,000
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1321 Miner
last sold: 2/22/08 for $13,500
now at: $59,900
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all 84 new listings this week