South Bend’s Historic Homes
South Bend dates back to 1831, and 175 years later has eleven historic districts with rules preserving the appearance of homes in the area. The rules vary from district to district but generally prevent you from altering the exterior of your house without approval from the Historic District Commission. A detailed Map of South Bend’s […]
Downtown South Bend is Waking Up
After a period of decline, South Bend’s downtown is once again showing signs of life after business hours. There are a number of condos in the works, expansion of unique restaurants like the South Bend Chocolate Cafe and Noma, and the movement of the Civic Theater to a more central location. Check out the South […]
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 […]
South Bend, Michigan?
In 1805 the legislature split the Indiana Territory into two pieces along a line from the southernmost point of Lake Michigan to Lake Eerie. This created the Michigan Territory. In 1816, just before Indiana became a state, the boundary was moved ten miles north to provide Indiana with its 45 miles of Lake Michigan frontage. […]