Half a Million in South Bend (and Granger and Mishawaka) Indiana
A reader wonders what throwing down half a million buys you in the area? Based on sales this year between $450k and $550k this year, you could expect a newer 3,000 – 4,000 square foot home with 3 or 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and some combination of the following: Brick front But you’ll have to […]
Properties by Price per Square Foot in South Bend, Indiana
I’m fortunate in my job that I get to work with smart people from around the country. Recently, I’ve been working with a businessman from Florida considering a purchase in South Bend. He brings an entrepreneur’s eye for value to his home search, and we’ve been discussing price per square foot as a means to […]
New Construction Pricing Games
Price Reduced 5K! Owner Says Sell. Price Slashed 40K!!! Every day I see similar claims made on MLS listing information sheets, property fliers, in newspaper ads and in Home Magazines. You may think they are indicative of good deals but it pays to look more closely. Careful inspection of the details often reveals homes grossly […]
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Where Are South Bend’s Luxury Homes?
The Midwest is often noted for its affordable housing, as in this recent ranking of metro areas highlights. However don’t jump to the conclusion that all homes here are inexpensive. I recently needed to find what are the more expensive areas of South Bend based on sales price, not just reputation. Because there isn’t a […]