Stroh
Stroh, IN · Real Estate
South Bend Tribune
Years of neglect, unpaid property taxes lead to Qualex building's demo
SOUTH BEND — After sitting vacant for decades, the Qualex Building on Louise Street adjacent to Mishawaka Avenue has been demolished into large piles of bricks and old pipes. Located in what is being branded as the “Market District” on the southeast side of town, the city announced April 22 that demolition had begun after years of neglect by the current and previous owners. “The city determined that demolition was necessary to address the safety risks the building posed to the community,” the city said on its website. Deputy Director of Community Investment Joseph Molnar said the building is the last eyesore in the area following significant investment on Mishawaka Avenue. The demolition is expected to be completed by July 4, and the site will be cleared as well as stabilized to create an opportunity for future redevelopment. Pulled from a tax loophole Molnar said the city has worked with various owners of the property to bring the building to compliance, but it’s been stuck in a tax loophole where vacant properties are bought on tax sale for a very low cost despite the buyer having no plans for the property. If the owner neglects the building or doesn’t pay
WWMT
Lawyer gives input on renters rights after Wildwood Off Main condemnation
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — It’s been six days since tenants at Wildwood Off Main received notice their apartment complex had been condemned. While Jim Schaafsma, housing attorney for the Michigan Poverty Law Program, said he isn’t an expert on this particular situation, he has dealt with similar variations in the past.
Kalamazoo Gazette
‘Dangerous’ apartments get condemned near Kalamazoo, residents told they must leave
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Joshua Bierlein and his partner found an orange “condemned” notice on their apartment door on Thursday, May 7. Doors throughout Wildwood Off Main apartment complex, 200 Lake Forest Blvd., had the same notice, he said. The condemnation note warned residents their homes were unsafe to live in and saying everyone had to move out.
rvnews.com
Jayco Moves Multiple Sales Teams into New Facility
Construction of a new space to house various Jayco sales departments began in early October 2025 at the company’s Middlebury, Indiana campus and was completed May 4. The nearly 20,000 square foot complex features 24 private offices, 40 cubicles, two conference rooms, a “war room,” a 1,600 square foot cantina style breakroom, an additional 500 square foot kitchenette and an 1,850 square foot training room that seats up to 70 people.
inkfreenews.com
Superior Fence & Rail Targets Expansion in South Bend Market
SOUTH BEND – Superior Fence & Rail, North America’s leading fence franchise and part of the Empower Brands family, announced Wednesday, May 6, it is targeting expansion into the South Bend metropolitan area. The company plans to develop multiple territories throughout the region, bringing its established, service-driven fencing model to Northern Indiana.
965wtou.com
Kalamazoo Township apartment complex suddenly condemned
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Wildwood Off Main apartment complex in Kalamazoo Township has been suddenly condemned, leaving hundreds of residents homeless. The residents found bright orange signs on their doors yesterday, announcing the township had condemned the property as being unsafe. A township building official says...
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Kalamazoo Township apartment complex suddenly condemned
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Wildwood Off Main apartment complex in Kalamazoo Township has been suddenly condemned, leaving hundreds of residents homeless. The residents found bright orange signs on their doors yesterday, announcing the township had condemned the property as being unsafe. A township building official says...
WNDU
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inkfreenews.com
Numerous Blighted Properties Leads South Bend To Pursue Land Bank
SOUTH BEND — For the first half of the 20th century, South Bend was a bustling city filled with over 120,000 residents. The presence of large factories, such as the Studebaker Corp. plant, meant residents had reliable and profitable jobs to support their families for years to come. But...