Indianapolis Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Finish Line's earnings fall short of estimates
After regaining its footing for much of 2008, The Finish Line is stumbling again alongside fellow retailers in the recession.
Posted: Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:16:00 EST

Apple's iTunes staggers prices, axes copy limits
After fighting with record labels over its everything-for-99-cents stance, Apple on Tuesday said it would start offering different songs at different prices.
Posted: Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:46:00 EST

Kite Realty sells 2 sites, details Glendale financing
Indianapolis » Kite Realty Group announced Tuesday that it financed the revamped Glendale Town Center on the city's Northeastside for $21.8 million using a three-year loan and financed the first phase of Eddy Street Commons at the University of Notre Dame with a three-year, $29.5 million construction loan. Indianapolis-based Kite also said it generated $48.5 million from sales of two out-of-state properties that will be used to pay down debt. (Star report)
Posted: Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:10:00 EST

Wii, Uggs among few bright spots for retailers
The presents have been unwrapped, the tree taken down. And Santa still hasn't brought you that Wii. Don't worry. You are not alone.
Posted: Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:06:00 EST

Doughnut chain rolls out big plans
NEW YORK -- The economic outlook for 2009 may be sour, but Dunkin' Donuts thinks its prospects are sweet. The coffee and food chain expects to weather 2009 and keep the heat on rivals such as McDonald's and Starbucks. Coming are a new CEO, more value offerings, more stores and more marketing, with spending up more than 5 percent, led by a $100 million ad campaign starting Monday.
Posted: Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:10:00 EST

Finish Line filing discloses annual pay for executives
Indianapolis » Mall-based athletics retailer The Finish Line will pay new Chief Executive Officer Glenn S. Lyon a base salary of $620,000 and President/Chief Operating Officer Steven J. Schneider $500,000, according to regulatory filings, reflecting promotions that took effect Dec. 1. Lyon was paid $468,000 a year as president. Schneider was paid $406,000 as chief operating officer. Finish Line also will pay general counsel Gary D. Cohen $318,000. (Star report)
Posted: Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:18:00 EST

Feds' subsidy for converter boxes needs action by Congress
WASHINGTON -- The Feb. 17 transition from analog to digital television broadcasts looms, and as many as 8 million households are still unprepared, but the government program that subsidizes crucial TV converter boxes is about to run out of money.
Posted: Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:14:00 EST

Response to Castleton golf facility leads to 1 in Carmel
In April 2007, Mark Short opened a GolfTEC franchise in Castleton, bringing to the area a facility that combines technology with hands-on training by PGA professionals.
Posted: Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Green living
Going green can imply a myriad of measures but while reading some articles in thedailygreen.com and
Posted: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:08:35 +0000

Divorced, Engaged, Domestic Partners.. How to handle multiple homes, and comingling funds.
Lee’s notes: Another Edith Lank Q&A session. This one throws out a warning to be careful w
Posted: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:23:15 +0000

Seller Concessions, can they be a deal killer?
Lee’s notes: I get several publications which have questions and answers regarding real estate
Posted: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:42:20 +0000

Green tax credit for homeowners and builders.
Lee’s Notes: Fine Homebuilding(A great magazine) had this article… I thought it might be
Posted: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:31:19 +0000

Real Estate Negotiation: Final offer, or Highest and Best... What does it mean?!?
I write quite a few offers for real estate in Indianapolis, especially for investors in Indianapolis
Posted: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:35:40 +0000

A study in character development for Primrose students
According to an article that I have just read in IndyStar.com entitled, “Primrose students get in
Posted: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:16:56 +0000

Indianapolis Real Estate Statistics Jan 1 to Dec 1
Woot, we actually had an AWESOME November…. Average sale price is only down half a percent com
Posted: Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:58:37 +0000

What to do if You are Behind on Your Mortgage Payments
Thinking about selling because you can’t afford your home anymore? Well, you aren’t alone. The
Posted: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:01:09 +0000

Active Rain
Check me out on Active Rain. It is a networking, blog and forum site for real estate agents and othe
Posted: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:05:15 +0000

Food pantries in Hamilton County need help
I have just read an article entitled, “Groups set up food drives to help fill pantries’
Posted: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:10:51 +0000

Fun with Contractors. A State of the economy type of thing.
Thought I would share a couple of recent stories of fun with contractors.. I just need to clarify a
Posted: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:01:01 +0000

Investing in real estate without getting scammed.
The IBJ(Indianapolis Business journal) has a good article about Charter Homes which was recruiting
Posted: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:13:49 +0000