Area home builders see 14-month streak come to an end
After more than a year of experiencing rising demand for new homes, Indianapolis-area builders had an off month in February.
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Big Car launches affordable home-ownership program for artists
Approved artists would co-own the renovated homes in the Garfield Park neighborhood and only pay half the cost of the property.
Debut of $37M Coil to kick off Broad Ripple apartment flurry
The village is expected to add as many as 500 rental units in the next year or so. Businesses hope they’ll boost daytime traffic in the area traditionally known for its nightlife.
Development taking off in east-side corridor
Harrison College is asking $11.5 million for its two-building campus along East Washington Street, a steep jump from their assessed values but reflective of the area’s increasing potential for growth.
Future of east-side church, once slated for demolition, still in limbo
TWG Development’s plan to convert the century-old structure into senior housing units has hit a snag, as the project wasn’t awarded federal tax credits in the latest round of allocations.
Westfield approves housing development near Grand Park
The Westfield City Council on Monday also agreed to send a proposal for a housing development around the Wood Wind Golf Club back to the city’s plan commission.
Central Indiana home sales rise for 15th straight month
Closed sales in the 13-county area have risen every month on a year-over-year basis since October 2015.
Owner of historic 14 West building asking nearly $6M for top two floors
The 8,500-square-foot residential space features a private elevator that will provide access to Red the Steakhouse, which is expected to open on the ground level in April, in addition to several other amenities.
Area home builders continue to see rising demand
Area home builders saw demand for new homes jump for the 14th straight month in January, the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis said.
Condos make comeback amid apartment boom
Several projects are in the works—a push led mainly by local developer Onyx+East, which plans to begin construction this year on nearly 150 units, 90 of which are in or near downtown.
Lawmakers vote to restrict local Airbnb bans
The bill comes on the heels of Carmel’s recent decision to send letters to 28 residents who rent out their homes on Airbnb, stating that they are in violation of city zoning laws.
Bill on short-term rentals resurrected in Indiana House
A proposal in the Indiana House that would restrict local governments from banning short-term rentals—such as Carmel’s recent move to stop owners from sharing their homes on Airbnb—appeared to be dead earlier this week.
Developer blazes trail with market-rate homes at Central State
But South Bend-based Holladay Properties is about to test the demand for new housing priced in the $200,000 range on the former campus of the west-side Central State Hospital.
Milhaus putting $450M apartment portfolio on market
Indianapolis-based developer Milhaus is marketing a massive package of multifamily properties that includes several high-profile developments in Indianapolis.
Fishers considers joining debate on Airbnb usage, regulations
City officials could create a committee to examine the impact of online lodging services. Carmel has come out against them, and state legislators are weighing a bill prohibiting cities from banning them.
North-side Pittman properties sell at auction for nearly $2M
The properties, in Carmel and Zionsville, had been owned by the late Dr. John Norman Pittman and were sold in three separate transactions.
Central Indiana home sales rise for 14th straight month
Closed sales in the 13-county area have risen every month on a year-over-year basis since October 2015.
Indy housing agency’s development arm promotes new leader
Jennifer Green, an agency veteran who previously led the city’s efforts to develop Fall Creek Place, is the new president of Insight Development Corp.
Carmel’s redevelopment strategy paying off, IU study says
The city of Carmel’s huge investment of public dollars into its central core has paid off when it comes to generating economic activity, jobs and additional investment in the area, according to a new study by the IU Public Policy Institute.
MIBOR opposes Carmel’s short-term rental restriction
Opposition is growing to the city of Carmel’s order that homeowners remove their properties from Airbnb listings.