Joe Laskowski - McKinnies Realty/Homes for Heroes

09/22/2026

🏈 How Close to Notre Dame Should You Be?

This weekend, the Fighting Irish will be about 110 miles away, taking on Purdue.

But if you're thinking about buying a house near Notre Dame, "how close?" is a much bigger question.
☘️ Joe Laskowski breaks down the options in his local buyer's guide: https://joelaskowski.net/how-close-to-notre-dame-should-you-buy-a-house/

Within walking distance of campus and all the game-day energy? A few minutes away? Or a little farther out where you get more space and less Saturday traffic?

Go Irish! Beat Purdue!

09/21/2026

Another sincere honor to assist a veteran in the sale of their home. Congratulations Bill and thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of this significant and emotional event in this chapter of your life.

09/15/2026

Buying a House Near Notre Dame | How Close Should You Live?

The best distance from Notre Dame depends on what you value most. Buyers who prioritize walking to campus should start closest to Notre Dame in neighborhoods such as Harter Heights. Moving five to fifteen minutes farther out generally expands your choices in home size, lot size & price while keeping campus within an easy drive.

How close to Notre Dame should you buy a house? Compare campus-adjacent South Bend neighborhoods, short-drive options and Granger with local Realtor Joe Laskowski.

09/11/2026

The year was 1968 & the home near Notre Dame I grew up in was barely removed from this photo. On ND football game days, we would park cars on our lawn. I will always cherish growing up near campus, the Blimp, the band, and the roar of the crowd! ND is special! https://joelaskowski.net/best-time-to-sell-near-notre-dame/

09/08/2026

Is Granger a buyer's or seller's market in 2026? Zillow says home values are up 4.1% (now $424,493) — but 58% of homes are selling below asking price. What does that actually mean for you? We break it down by neighborhood — Knollwood, Northpoint, Juday Creek, and more — in our full 2026 Granger market guide.

The Granger real estate market shifted in 2026 - see current pricing, days on market, and neighborhood-by-neighborhood data for buyers and sellers.

08/24/2026

Looking for luxury in Granger? My Hyper-Local Neighborhood Search shows only Granger's top-tier homes - $500K- $2M - already filtered to the right price range using live MLS data. No sifting through starter homes to find what you actually want.

Explore luxury homes for sale in Granger, Indiana. View high-end properties, custom homes, and buyer insights.

08/19/2026

Home of Notre Dame and the house that Knute Rockne built.

Who remembers driving down Juniper Road?

08/19/2026

D***s and Drinks luau style! Thanks to everyone who came out and made this one great! Keep an eye out for our awesome pickleball events for all skill levels.

08/18/2026

Northpoint isn’t one neighborhood — it’s seven subdivisions that all feed into the same elementary school. My Hyper-Local School Zone Search knows that and groups them correctly. https://joelaskowski.net/northpoint-subdivisions-homes-for-sale-granger/

08/18/2026

It’s always exciting to help a first time homebuyer. Congratulations to Joe and Alicia on the purchase of their new home and a Homes for Heros recipient . Congratulations and thank you again for allowing for me to guide you through this process and share in this wonderful experience.