| Many urban dwellers are turning to lofts instead of | | | | between living areas and work areas. |
| condos. There are some differences between the | | | | 4. Appreciation - In some markets, realtors have |
| two, however. Urban living and loft purchasers are | | | | found that lofts are appreciating at twice the rate |
| on the rise, if only for the exquisite opportunity a | | | | of a traditional single-family home. This alone can |
| loft may have compared to a condo. Owners of | | | | add value to your loft space when you sell it. |
| either a loft or a condo hold the title to their unit | | | | 5. Loft Conversions - Many loft builders who |
| or space and co-own along with the rest of the | | | | convert buildings into loft spaces, also invite |
| loft or condo community, the lobbies, garages, | | | | commercial businesses such as drycleaners and |
| security system, swimming pools and other | | | | small grocers to abide in the buildings. These types |
| amenities. Here are the five top reasons to buy a | | | | of loft conversions make it easier to never leave |
| loft: | | | | your loft building area when you seek consumer |
| 1. Style - Lofts for sale tend to have soaring | | | | items-especially since they are close at hand. |
| ceilings and wide open spaces. Lofts also have lots | | | | Loft living is different than condo living. While both |
| of style and more modern finishes than a condo. | | | | are usually run by an association where you must |
| Floors are often hardwood and the sense of your | | | | pay a monthly fee and abide by the association |
| own original space is achieved through the | | | | rules, lofts tend to be quieter due to their size |
| purchase of a loft. You will find more stainless | | | | and do not have as many common walls as |
| steel and sharp modern designs in a loft. | | | | condos do. For example, a loft may be an entire |
| 2. Location - Most lofts for sale are in urban areas | | | | floor where condos may have two to four on |
| where a developer may buy an old warehouse | | | | one floor sharing a lot of common wall space. |
| and turn it into loft units. These old warehouses | | | | Major developers are being encouraged and |
| are usually well within all the amenities any urban | | | | supported by large city and town governments to |
| city or town would have to offer and are nearby | | | | covert old spaces for loft living. Not only are |
| or within walking distance. Many lofts for sale are | | | | developers reaping the benefits of building these |
| also designed and built from the ground up | | | | loft units, the owners of the lofts are happy with |
| through developers and large city and town's | | | | the security, parking, live and work opportunities, |
| revitalization programs. | | | | and the proximity of all the conveniences you can |
| 3. Live and Work - While condos may only offer a | | | | expect with a loft. |
| home unit for residential use, lofts may permit a | | | | If you live in an urban area and are interested in |
| live and work space and some lofts for sale can | | | | purchasing a loft, ask your Realtor for more |
| be found in areas zoned specifically for this | | | | details on lofts for sale, the amenities and how |
| purpose. Many professionals who work at home | | | | loft living works. |
| find the large loft space ideal for the separation | | | | |