Bell Techlogix landlord buys tech firm’s new headquarters
Philadelphia-based BPG Properties Ltd., which owns the building at 8888 Keystone Crossing that Bell is vacating, has purchased Bell’s new headquarters at 4400 W. 96th St.
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Potential for Simon-General Growth deal appears to dim
General Growth Properties' largest shareholder said it won’t pursue a takeover of the company and has no interest in unloading its stake after investor Bill Ackman urged the mall owner to consider a sale.
Steak n Shake loses appeal over franchisee’s pricing
A longtime Steak n Shake franchisee who sued the chain after it insisted on setting prices for menu items prevailed again Friday as the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed an Illinois federal court’s ruling in the franchisee’s favor.
Simon again considering acquisition of shopping mall rival
One of General Growth Properties Inc.'s largest shareholders says Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group has discussed acquiring the Chicago-based shopping mall competitor.
North-side office building falls into foreclosure
A nearly 100,000-square-foot office building on East 46th Street in Indianapolis is in foreclosure after lenders found the owner in default on a $4.5 million loan. A hearing to appoint a receiver to manage the property has been set for Sept. 5.
Software firm Interactive Intelligence needs more space
The call center software maker won’t comment on a report issued earlier this month by Jones Lang LaSalle that said the company is shopping for more than 225,000 square feet of office space.
Ratio Architects pursues design work in China
Indianapolis-based Ratio Architects Inc. has signed an agreement with Zhejiang University Design Institute in Hangzhou, China, in an attempt to pursue design work in the country.
Tech companies converge in Warehouse District
Right On Interactive next month plans to move its 30 employees from 5,000 square feet at 136 E. Market St. to about 7,000 square feet on the second floor of Allen Plaza, the luxury condo complex at 1 Virginia Ave.
West Elm, Free People join new Fashion Mall lineup
Simon Property Group has nabbed some big name, new-to-market tenants for its multi-million-dollar revamp of The Fashion Mall at Keystone.
Package of 16 apartment complexes back on the market
The local Zender Family Limited Partnership again is attempting to sell the buildings after failing to attract a suitable buyer four years ago. The family is expecting better results this time because it’s willing to break up the portfolio and sell the buildings individually.
Historic Market Street building gets new owner
The Corydon Group bought 125 W. Market St. Aug. 2 and will occupy the 4,200-square-foot top floor of the three-story building after renovations are finished in early November.
Wynkoop snags first place in solo agent category
Scott Wynkoop took first place in the solo category of IBJ’s annual list of All-Star Agents for the second straight year.
Custom electronics directory
An IBJ directory of custom electronics installation companies.
Ward takes top All-Star Agents spot again
Bif Ward extended her reign at the top of IBJ’s annual list of All-Star Agents for the fourth year in a row.
Lucases put imprint to Hilbert mansion
Forrest and Charlotte Lucas kept original touches including a painting with original owner Steve Hilbert holding a spear, but otherwise aimed to make the mansion more casual. (with 360-degree photos)
Remodeling rebounds as homeowners opt to fix what they have
More homeowners are taking the plunge on pricey home remodeling projects—ranging from kitchens, bathrooms and basements to outdoor living areas and whole-house makeovers—after a roughly five-year lull that began with the housing downturn.
History on the block: 5111 N. Meridian St.
Both the exterior and interior of this French chateau-style mansion at 5111 N. Meridian St. need significant TLC to restore its former grandeur.
Local buyers plan revamp for vacant Consolidated Building
Two local buyers hope to revitalize a 15-story downtown landmark that has confounded redevelopment attempts since its last tenants departed in the late 1990s.
A new Last Resort for downtown Indy dining
The privately held casual dining chain Dick's Last Resort plans to open along Maryland Street just west of Illinois Street.
At Home Quarterly: Marketplace stats
See Indianapolis-area home sales, mortgage rates, demographic trends and neighborhoods. Also included are the most expensive home sold this year and examples of what $750,000 can buy.