U.S. home sales eke up in September, credit stays tight
Average 30-year mortgage rates have tumbled below 4 percent, but it remains difficult to qualify for financing.
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Clark Appliance files Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
In a letter to customers, company president Bob Clark said he has no intention of closing the 100-year-old business and is working to finalize a deal for financing to continue operating.
Meijer drops rezoning request for proposed Glendale store
The retailer had filed plans to rezone nearly an acre along East 56th Street and Keystone Avenue for a 200,000-square-foot store, which neighbors argued would bring too much traffic to the area.
Circle Centre bulking up street-side dining
Two more restaurants are set to join Yard House in vacant Circle Centre mall space along Maryland Street.
Rise in home prices in U.S. beats estimates
U.S. home prices rose more than economists estimated in August as employment growth fueled demand for housing.
Splash park, ice rink part of top design for City-County Building plaza
The winning design was submitted by a Baltimore firm, whose project would cost $12.5 million to build. The city and the Central Indiana Community Foundation have begun fundraising efforts to pay for it.
There’s an app for booze delivery coming to Indy
Retailer Big Red Liquors is expected to announce a partnership Thurday with Boston-based mobile-software startup Drizly to offer alcohol delivery service to consumers in the area.
Home once occupied by Army brass now houses local movers, shakers
Former officers quarters at Fort Benjamin Harrison transformed into home for Pence lieutenant, CIB chief
Simon estate is the latest challenging home listed for sale
If prior sales of expensive one-of-a-kind homes are any guide, the Carmel estate owned by Bren Simon will be difficult to sell for anything near its asking price of $25 million.
Simon profit dips but outlook improves
Simon Property Group Inc. on Wednesday said its third-quarter profit fell due to recent costs related to refinancing its debt, but that otherwise performance for the quarter was strong.
New rules adopted in hopes of spurring home loans
With the financial crisis and subprime mortgage bust receding further into history, the government is loosening some financial rules, hoping to inject more life into the country's still-recovering housing market.
Finish Line names new president from within
Samuel M. Sato joined the company in 2007 and previously had served as president of the Indianapolis-based retailer’s Finish Line brand.
Lauth planning 900,000-square-foot distribution center in Brownsburg
The local developer hopes to lure a tenant for the massive warehouse in its Eaglepoint Business Park while the project is underway.
Roundup: Second locations for B’s Po Boy, Three Pints; another Kmart closing
Three Pints Brewpub in Plainfield has expanded to Martinsville, while B’s Po Boy in Fountain Square plans to open a second location, in Irvington. Meanwhile, Kmart has added another local store to the closure list.
New Hilton brand coming to downtown’s Illinois Building
A Canopy by Hilton will occupy the historic building just a block from Monument Circle as part of chain’s launch of the new brand in 11 cities.
Flat 12 venture with IndyCar star yields surprise sales success
Hinchtown Hammer Down beer, named for IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe, is one of Flat 12’s top sellers and has become one of five in the brewery’s core lineup.
Angie’s List $40M investment brightens outlook for blighted area
Some real estate experts wonder whether the area’s revival relies too much on Angie’s List.
Justice center deal tests transparency laws
Three teams competing to partner with Indianapolis on a half-billion-dollar criminal justice complex shaped the city’s yet-to-be released specifications in closed-door meetings.
Library plans $59M in new branches, upgrades
Indianapolis Public Library officials are seeking approval from the city to borrow funds to renovate, relocate and build entirely new branches across the city. Despite growing emphasis on digital media, library visits are increasing, they say.