Area home builders continue to see late-year surge in demand
Single-family construction permits in the nine-county area have risen for four months in row on a year-over-year basis following seven straight months of declines.
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Downtown condo features great views, fresh renovation
Jeff and Anna Tegethoff spent 16 months renovating a condo at 429 N. Pennsylvania St. into what he calls an “urban oasis.” But six months after moving in, they’re putting the house on the market.
Residential Real Estate: Marketplace Stats for October 25, 2019
Inventory remains low. As of Sept. 1, the region had just two months of supply—10% less than at this time last year—meaning it would take just two months to sell out the current inventory of houses if no more came on the market.
Is Westfield growing too fast?
As Westfield’s housing stock and population balloons—following the rapid growth Carmel and Fishers have experienced for more than a decade—some residents are concerned too much development is coming too fast. And they’re pushing back.
Metazoa Brewing drops plans for Broad Ripple taproom
City development officials had concerns about the design of the brewpub’s proposed second location. Also this week: BrewDog, The District Tap, Nightmare on Edgewood
IHPC to vote on putting historic designation on Drake Apartments building
The city’s historic preservation commission plans to move forward Wednesday with an effort that could curtail a plan by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis to demolish an aging eight-story apartment building it has owned since 2012.
Arts-and-crafts homeowner in Greenfield keeps it authentic
Former Navy nurse Bob Morrison developed a taste for arts-and-crafts-style homes while serving on the West Coast and found the perfect outlet for that passion back home in Indiana.
All-Star Real Estate Agents: The Indy area’s top teams and solo sellers
Three veteran real estate agent teams solidified their lock on the top three places in IBJ’s All-Star team rankings for the fourth straight year, with Dennis Nottingham’s Indy Home Pros Team taking the No. 1 spot. Jennil Salazar of RE/MAX Ability Plus is the new top IBJ All-Star solo agent.
Roundup: Texas Margarita’s restaurant opens on North Keystone
The new venture replaces another Mexican restaurant at the site. Also this week: Steak n Shake, Rise ‘n Roll Bakery, Hitherto Coffee & Gaming Parlour and BoxLunch.
Oaktree Apartments demolition order affirmed by appeals court
Oaktree Apartments, a blighted 19-acre property at the southeast corner of 42nd Street and Post Road with 336 apartment units, has been vacant since 2014.
Spenga fitness chain entering Indianapolis market
The Chicago-based chain is the latest in a rush of similar announcements. Also this week: Beauty Brands, Normal Coffee, Got Sole? Boutique and more.
Gomez BBQ branching out from City Market
The homegrown venture will open its first stand-alone restaurant on East 10th Street. Also this week: Peloton, Culver’s, Lululemon and more.
Aesthetics of 5G wireless small cell towers spark concern in suburbs
The next generation of wireless internet will provide super-fast service, longer battery lives and a wealth of capabilities. But it comes at what some view as an aesthetic cost.
Sale of Carmel senior community a big win for residents owed millions
The Barrington, which began hemorrhaging money soon after opening in 2013, is being acquired by Indianapolis-based Prairie Landing Community Inc. for $61 million.
Broad Ripple site of Thr3e Wise Men up for auction
The assets of Thr3e Wise Men’s now-closed Broad Ripple location will be auctioned off next month. Also this week: Kopetsky Auto Wash, Hendricks County Bank and Trust, Chuy’s, Ross Dress for Less, more.
Utah-based Vasa Fitness coming to Indy
The chain will move into a former Kroger store on the city’s southeast side. Also this week: 16-Bit Bar + Arcade, Greenleaf Juicing Co., U-Haul and more.
Cabaret-style theater in Greenwood moving to new digs
Also in this week's roundup: The latest on Yo Mama Roux, Goldfish Swim School, Zips Dry Cleaners and Yujo.
Microbrewery opens at site steeped in racing history
Guggman Haus Brewing’s near-west-side tasting room is reviving a pair of historic buildings with ties to one of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s most iconic drivers.
More rooftops mean more retail for Avon
A Toledo-based developer is about to start a two-building, 25,000-square-foot retail center at the corner of 10th Street and North Raceway Boulevard, adjacent to the Linden Square Village apartments.
Two Chicks Whisky Business opens Plainfield bakery
The shop is a made-from-scratch effort that started in a food truck. Also this week: 3 Brothers Pub & Grub, Macy’s Backstage and Stein Mart becomes Amazon Hub.