| One of the most surprising elements of | | | | brick walls, concrete floors, visible |
| today's real estate market has been the | | | | ductwork and enormous windows all add a |
| resurgence of loft condos. These open | | | | distinct feel and style to the lofts |
| floor plan living spaces first gained | | | | that make up the Minneapolis market. |
| popularity as artist live/work spaces | | | | Lofts and condos are possessed of a |
| and were home to a fairly eclectic group | | | | fantastic lifestyle as the community |
| (stereotypically) Lofts lost some | | | | style buildings offer a great array of |
| notoriety when the condo boom began, the | | | | services and amenities. From health |
| abundance of new condo projects ensured | | | | clubs/fitness spas to communal rooms and |
| that condos were the living space of | | | | gated, secure entries; loft condos |
| choice. | | | | impart a lifestyle of relaxation and an |
| But like all good things, lofts did not | | | | atmosphere of elite style to those who |
| fade into obscurity,in fact they have | | | | choose to call them home. Lofts are also |
| made an amazing comeback and are now | | | | a fantastic place to really let your |
| dominating the real estate scene in | | | | "designing self" run wild. The open |
| Minneapolis. The heart and soul of the | | | | floor plans and abundance of wall space |
| loft market in this city is the numerous | | | | means that you can easily bring your own |
| old factory and warehouse conversions. | | | | theme and style to any loft. Lofts are |
| These homes incorporate everything that | | | | truly a space that is open to personal |
| has made the loft one of the most highly | | | | interpretation and taste. |
| desirable homes in the nation. Exposed | | | | |