Downtown skyscraper sales reset valuations
Four high-profile downtown office towers that recently attracted out-of-state buyers have become embroiled in disputes over their property tax assessments.
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Ambrose handing DTZ property management biz
Ambrose Property Group LLC is spinning off its property management division to DTZ, one of the largest real estate firms in the city.
Fishers faces shortage of offices for small businesses
For businesses looking for small offices, Fishers is practically booked up. The demand for office spaces of 5,000 square feet to 10,000 square feet has ramped up recently in the fast-growing suburb, but supply hasn’t kept pace.
Duke Realty sees higher profit on lower revenue
Duke Realty Corp. saw higher profit in the second quarter, but a drop in funds from operations and lower revenue, the Indianapolis-based real estate developer said Wednesday afternoon.
Kite reports higher quarterly profit, revenue
Indianapolis-based Kite Realty Group Trust reported quarterly profit that beat analyst expectations and raised its guidance for the year.
$8M project slated for Fall Creek Place
The development would be built on land at East 22nd and Delaware streets owned by King Park Development Corp. and would feature 47 market-rate units and 9,000 square feet of retail.
Simon sees jump in cash flow, sunny skies ahead
Simon Property Group Inc., the largest U.S. mall owner, on Friday reported a 22-percent jump in second-quarter funds from operations and increased its full-year forecast as rising employment helps lure shoppers.
Double 8 closes four remaining grocery stores
Declining revenues were too much of a challenge to overcome, the local grocer said in a statement. The chain opened its first store in 1957.
Giant Eagle drops plans to demolish historic Cumberland church
After a drawn-out battle with the town of Cumberland, Giant Eagle said that it won’t pursue plans to demolish the St. John United Church of Christ to build a gas station and convenience store on the property.
Owner of 3 Indiana casinos sells real estate in $4.7B deal
The deal will create a combined real estate investment trust that will own 35 casino and hotel facilities in 14 states, including three in Indiana.
Indianapolis-area office market showing signs of a rebound
Stronger absorption in the metro area is pushing vacancy down and rental rates up, mid-year office reports show, even though downtown’s vacancy rate remains above 20 percent.
Suit over Simon tactics details Ann Taylor arm-twisting
New York-based Ann Taylor has provided nearly 30,000 pages of documents in response to discovery requests related to why it signed a lease in 2006 to open a Loft store in a competitor's shopping center, only to reverse itself two years later and instead open at Simon Property Group's nearby University Park Mall.
Vacant IPS buildings draw bids from developers
Five of the six buildings that Indianapolis Public Schools put on the block last month have attracted offers, with bidders appearing to lean toward renovating several as apartments.
South Bend real estate firm launches local office
Bradley Co. has entered the market by bringing on board David Reed, who launched another firm’s office in Indianapolis before it became part of a large multi-brokerage acquisition.
Westfield gateway development to include four-story hotel
A development on the southwest corner of U.S. 31 and State Road 32 in Westfield could include a four-story hotel and several other retail buildings.
$17M Marriott hotel in works near Lucas Oil Stadium
An Illinois-based developer has received the first approval necessary to build a 140-room extended-stay hotel downtown, as Indy’s lodging market continues to swell.
Castleton Park acquired by New York real estate investor
One of the city's largest and oldest office parks has been sold. Castleton Park, a 120-acre property containing 31 office buildings, was acquired by New York-based Group RMC, a real estate management company.
Developer soars with ‘special needs’ housing niche
Gary Hobbs and his wife, Lori, have built BWI LLC into a fast-growing developer of affordable housing with 48 employees and more than $10 million in annual revenue.
Former downtown eyesore attracting tenants following major rehab
A 32-unit apartment project on Capitol Avenue, formerly known as the Di Rimini, is leasing up as new ownership finishes fixing all the flaws.
Downtown’s Landmark Center sells for $23 million
New Jersey-based Fairbridge Properties bought the 12-story downtown office building from Ambrose Property Group, which purchased it out of receivership and invested $8 million in renovations.