An Open Dialogue About Our Schools
Schools are important. Families choose where to live based on jobs and schools, and later choose a house based on a host of other criteria such as price. I work with many people relocating their families to the South Bend Area and hear many questions about the school districts. They sometimes have encountered news articles […]
Render Unto Ceasar
The tax exempt status of religious and not-for-profit organizations is a story that is picking up steam nationally as more of these groups expand and move into spheres they traditionally avoid, including political advocacy. South Bend has a high percentage of tax exempt properties, as featured in a recent South Bend Tribune article which reports […]
Gumwood Road is Growing
According to county engineers, Gumwood Road caries about 25,000 vehicles per day, making it one of the most important roads that St Joseph County maintains. This makes sense when you consider it is a primary conduit between Granger and the Main Street/University Park shopping district. The city of Mishawaka has annexed this road up to […]
Inside, outside, upside down
There’s a long standing legend\belief that when selling your home, you should bury a St Joseph statue in your yard. The origination of this belief varies from source to source as does the dictated placement of these little statues. Some say it should be placed in the front yard, lying on its back, facing up. Others say […]