Tireless agent Bif Ward closing in on $1B milestone
For 34 years, Ward has been selling homes in the Indianapolis area, often to the city’s elite, racking up 12-hour days during her busiest times.
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Owners of doomed Di Rimini ready to present new design
New developers hope to begin renovating the eyesore at 733 N. Capitol Ave. as soon as their design gets approval from the city’s Regional Center Hearing Examiner.
HHGregg shares slump as profit, sales weaken
HHGregg Inc.’s revenue fell in its latest quarter as the Indianapolis-based electronics and appliance retailer saw a decline in sales of televisions and computers.
Preservationists float ideas for reusing City Hall
An upscale hotel, a brewery and an event center were among the proposals suggested by members of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The group is holding its annual conference in Indianapolis for the first time.
Four local firms vying to redevelop GM stamping plant site
At least one of the proposals for the site, which has been vacant since 2011, would create a suburban-type office park in an urban environment.
Apartments planned for Virginia Avenue office building
The family partnership that has owned the four-story building since the 1980s is converting it from office to residential use, with plans for five apartment units and 700 square feet of retail.
Tom Wood dealership snaps up 15 acres near Anson
The local auto group that sells 14 car brands could move its Toyota dealership from Lafayette Road to the Zionsville site, where the population is growing thanks to the Anson development.
Speedway buys another motel property as part of redevelopment plan
It’s the second motel property Speedway has acquired near Interstate 465, as part of its plan to establish a gateway into the town.
Home insurers changing policies, raising premiums in wake of losses
Big claims in recent years are driving up prices of policies in Indiana and causing some insurers to cut back coverage.
Pizzeria plagiarism? Napolese suing Crust over close likeness
Cafe Patachou founder Martha Hoover contends the owner of newcomer Crust in Carmel has stolen the look of her Napolese pizzerias and is confusing customers.
Roundup: Juicery for City Market, barbecue joint for Plainfield, and more
Twenty Two, which started as a mobile juicery/smoothie bar, is set to land at City Market on Dec. 2. Dickey’s Barbecue is opening in Plainfield on Oct. 24, and a California pizza chain plans to open near IUPUI.
Meridian Mark buildings in Carmel expected to hit market
The two eight-story, granite-clad buildings are highly visible along the North Meridian Street corridor, which has become attractive to investors as the market’s vacancy rate continues to fall.
Athenaeum shelves redevelopment of adjacent lot
Plans to redevelop a surface lot adjacent to the historic Athenaeum building have been shelved after proposals failed to meet financial expectations.
Developer unveils plans for former Central State site
Plans for the proposed $5 million redevelopment show a mix of uses, including student housing, event space, office and industrial space and even the possibility of a brewery.
High-profile retail building sells in Meridian-Kessler
Locally based Ambrose Property Group acquired the 12,100-square-foot center at the northeast corner of 49th and Pennsylvania streets.
Developer launching rehab of vacant College Avenue retail building
Developer Larry Jones said he’ll spend about $600,000 to renovate the 6,700-square-foot eyesore at 1101 N. College Ave., which has sat empty since the early 1980s.
Dems, mayor reach budget deal that includes more police on streets
The agreement funds a $15 million budget shortfall for 2014 and could result in a net gain of 80 police officers by 2015. The City-County Council overwhelmingly approved the budget Monday evening.
Mass Avenue moves: Tini, Flying Cupcake
The martini and vodka bar is taking the space next door now occupied by the cupcake store, which is relocating to another location on the Avenue.
Home-A-Rama back after five-year layoff as market improves
With the housing market on the mend, the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis decided the time was right to reintroduce the show, which gives the public an opportunity to tour newly built custom homes.
Update: Drugstore drive-through gets city clearance
A city zoning board has approved a developer’s request for a drug store drive-through as part of a mixed-use project to be built on the Indianapolis Star’s current headquarters property.