On the River in Mishawaka.

The Saint Joseph River originates in Michigan and dips into Indiana before emptying into Lake Michigan near Benton Harbor. Along that route, it passes through Elkhart, Mishawaka and South Bend. On its banks, there are parks including South Bend’s East Race, and Mishawaka’s new Beutter Park, and many private homes. Edgewater Drive and Prospect Drive […]

Caution High Voltage!

Power lines, such as these pictured in Mishawaka just east of Capital Avenue, can carry as much as 750,000 volts of electricity. Although no scientific study has ever found conclusive evidence that living near them is unhealthy, they can have an effect on property values. One recent analysis found that homes with views of the […]

Something Old.

New houses are great. They are energy efficient and never drip when it rains. You can build them with the features and fixtures you choose. But sometimes, old houses have special appeal. There are a number of interesting homes dating to the 19th Century in South Bend and Mishawaka. You can see a few of […]