Mike’s Carwash trial awaits closing arguments
Lawyers on Wednesday finished presenting evidence to determine the true value of Mike’s Carwash Inc. and how much a former co-owner should have been paid for his share in the company.
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Decision on canal residential project delayed again
The Metropolitan Development Commission moved a vote on the proposal to April 18 after expressing concern that it didn’t have enough time to review plans that reduce the project from 26 stories to 10. The developer criticized the delay.
DIRECTORY: Swimming Pool Companies
FTE= full-time equivalent Affordable Pool Service P.O. Box 62, Carmel 46082 (317) 848-9699 / fax (317) 848-2312 Website: affordablepool.net Type of company: service/repair Percent of business: commercial 60, residential 40 Services: weekly service, repairs, openings, closings, pumps, heaters, filters, liners, auto covers, custom covers Head(s) of local operations: Tom Wetterer Owner(s): Tom Wetterer, Mary Wetterer […]
DIRECTORY: Residential Design Companies
Arteffects Inc. — Architectural Interiors 4420 N. Meridian St., 46208 (317) 927-0000 Professional interior designers: 2 Other professionals: 1 Services: cost-effective design that enables a desired lifestyle or business operation to occur in inspiring, purposeful ways Head(s) of local operations: Wayne Olander, president and design director Owner(s): Wayne Olander Headquarters city: Indianapolis Year established locally: […]
DIRECTORY: Lawn Maintenance Companies
A-1 Fertilization P.O. Box 20411, 46220 (317) 777-0552 / fax (317) 252-5277 Number of employees: full-time 1, seasonal 1 Number of licensed chemical treatment professionals: 2 Number of chemical lawn treatment vehicles: 2 Lawn services: fertilization, weed and pest control, perimeter and pest control. Other services: snow removal Head(s) of local operations: Ray Stevens Owner(s): […]
History on the block
This Victorian-era house, which is for sale for $299,000, is considered among the most uniquely designed residences in Woodruff Place.
Carmel home designed to keep energetic kids occupied
At 10,000 square feet, Paul and Sarah Lushin’s sprawling French Country residence offers plenty of space for recreation and entertaining. It also serves as home base for the family’s quarter midget racing team.
Apartment convenience luring would-be homebuyers
Developers are catering to nontraditional renters by building units resembling upscale condos.
Builders betting on brighter U.S. housing market
Residential building permits are being filed nationally at about half the rate considered healthy by most economists, but builders have grown more confident over the past six months after seeing more people express interest in buying a home.
Developer scales back plans for tower along Central Canal
The firm behind a proposed downtown apartment tower designed for college students has slashed its height from 26 to 10 stories to improve its chances of winning city approval.
Irvington apartment, streetscape projects clear hurdles
Two significant construction projects are closer to starting in Irvington, where the district’s East Washington Street commercial corridor is bouncing back even as one of its key buildings faces demolition.
Downtown condo residents sue developer over damage
The homeowners association for the 70-unit Hudson wants the building’s developer, Kosene & Kosene, to pay to repair damage it alleges was caused by faulty construction.
Building rentals help school district make ends meet
Franklin is planning to raise $120,000 by renting the performing arts center and middle school auditorium this year — six times what the district made in rental fees four years ago.
Popular barbershop gets makeover from community
Whiteland residents have rallied around a beloved barber who has been cutting hair in the Johnson County community for more than four decades by helping him remodel his shop.
Law goes into effect banning retail sales of ‘bath salts’
Under the measure, retailers could lose their business licenses for a year if they're caught selling the synthetic drugs.
How key bills fared during 2012 Indiana legislative session
Right-to-work, smoking ban were only two of a long list of actions taken.
CityWay hires IMA curators to populate new hotel with art
Curators have selected 24 contemporary artists to create work for hotel, to be known as The Alexander.
Ozdemir emerges as powerhouse in Indianapolis real estate
Keystone Group, Turkish immigrant Ersal Ozdemir’s 10-year-old development firm, is orchestrating some of central Indiana’s most ambitious projects, including a $15M Broad Ripple parking garage and the $60M million mixed-use Sophia Square in Carmel.
Deal rekindles $45M downtown project
Former partners in Kosene & Kosene Development have settled a legal dispute that jeopardized redevelopment of the vacant former Bank One Operations Center downtown. Milhaus Development has until May 1 to begin construction.
Foreclosures surge in most states, including Indiana
Indiana saw default notices climb 37 percent in February compared to February 2011. Scheduled home auctions were up 92 percent from the previous year.