THE STEVE SMITH BLOG
Your source for the latest real estate news, advice, and market reports spotlighting neighborhoods in the Michiana area.
October 13, 2021
Come dream with us! Irish Realty is a proud supporter of the HBA showcase. In-person viewing is Saturday & Sunday October 16-17 at 1-6pm. Online viewing begins […]
October 4, 2021
Back to School Means Back to Business The first day of fall also happened to be the day NAR released its existing home sales report […]
September 27, 2021
Irish Realty’s Notre Dame Football Weekend Guide: How to Make the Most of Your Weekend in South Bend A Notre Dame football weekend is an […]
September 8, 2021
Notre Dame Real Estate According to our resident Notre Dame real estate expert here at Irish Realty, about 80% of properties purchased around Notre Dame […]
August 24, 2021
Fighting Irish Cheering Local Median Home Sales Prices Not that we really needed another bit of evidence to support why living here is so […]
July 27, 2021
In St. Joseph County, the median sales price in June was $192,000, up 20.6% from this time last year! And just like we are seeing nationally, the price increase is driven by the supply vs. demand imbalance. While the pace of home sales is up 23% over last year, the number of homes available is down 26.4% to an incredibly low 1-month supply
July 20, 2021
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE Outdoor living is hotter than ever – in more ways than one – and creating spaces that are not […]
June 30, 2021
June Market Report Summer is here! And while we all are excited about the wonders of Northern Indiana at this time of year, I think […]
June 30, 2021
How to Win at Selling your Home There is one thing we hear repeatedly from clients: “Why does every home Irish Realty list look AMAZING?!” Is […]
April 11, 2021
Normally after a secondary selling season in the fall, we experience a lull in real estate over the holidays before things pick up as the weather warms up. But this is not like any other year. In fact, our lull came LAST March and April as we all tried to figure out what the pandemic was. As we slowly came to understand the importance of hand sanitizer, washing our hands, social distancing, mask wearing and so much more, real estate sales took off in May and June and haven't slowed since.
February 25, 2021
By Steve Smith I’ve lived in South Bend for almost my entire life and I don’t think I’ve ever said it’s hot here in February. We […]
October 26, 2018
Even in the digital age with today’s tech savvy buyers and apps everywhere you turn, the good old-fashioned open house still provides great value to both […]
December 21, 2017
2017 was another great year for not just the national housing market, but our regional market in South Bend. Here at the Steve Smith Team we […]
July 3, 2017
The number of people renting a home — as opposed to buying — is on the rise. Increased purchase prices in the major cities along with […]
June 27, 2017
Planning on buying a house this season? Go in prepared with advice from the pros. Summer brings longer days, warmer weather and more people out house-hunting […]
June 22, 2017
A guy walks into a bar … and he’s still in his own home. You could be that guy (or gal)! And it’s easier than you […]
June 20, 2017
You’ve paid your mortgage and property tax, but you’re not quite done yet. . . You learn a lot about a house once you live in […]
June 15, 2017
Before you list, tweak your home decor and finishes to up your odds of attracting a sale. When you’re putting your home on the market, you […]
June 13, 2017
Just because a lender approves you for a mortgage doesn’t mean you can comfortably afford it. If you ask Google “how much house can I afford,” […]
June 8, 2017
Your parents’ rite of passage may not make sense for you. When the Baby Boomer generation was venturing into adulthood, it was common to buy a “starter […]
June 6, 2017
Choosing the right mortgage is daunting, so we’ve demystified common scenarios to help you find the right loan. Tired of paying rent and ready to become […]
May 30, 2017
Your loan term might be fixed, but it doesn’t have to dictate when you’ll be mortgage-free. Find out how to speed up the process. A lot […]
May 25, 2017
While you save up your down payment, take these 5 steps to get you closer to closing. For renters planning to buy a home, preliminary steps like […]
