Loft style homes in OC
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usctrojancpa
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Yeah, so badass that they can't sell them, huh? I don't see a future for you in the residential real estate business test.test said:
usctrojancpa
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I learned enough to know that the whole CPW development is just the huge white elephant of Irvine, on par with the North Korean Towers across the street.test said:
socal78
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Are you looking for any particular style of loft? I don't know about in this area, but industrial-style is really popular in other parts of the country. Concrete floors, exposed duct work in the ceilings, and semi-private bedrooms with an open floor plan. It seems like loft-buyers go for not just the location or the live-work attributes but rather the "je ne sais quoi" features of loft-style living.
usctrojancpa
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I think they sell those type of lofts over in Santa Ana, Anaheim, Fullerton, and Brea.SoCal78 said:
irvinehomeowner
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The Santa Ana ones had the right idea with building near a train station.
If you're going to live near a busy/noisy area, you should be able to monetize it while at the same time giving commuters a shop/service area.
What type of businesses usually are in these live/work units? When I looked at the ones with IR in Old Town Tustin, not many were using them for businesses but just private in-home office. I saw one photo studio, a crafts store and a couple of professional services like a CPA.
I would probably do something like a sundries/convenience store... even the neighbors would come by instead of driving to the market... (could even put in a RedBox DVD rental machine... heh).
If you're going to live near a busy/noisy area, you should be able to monetize it while at the same time giving commuters a shop/service area.
What type of businesses usually are in these live/work units? When I looked at the ones with IR in Old Town Tustin, not many were using them for businesses but just private in-home office. I saw one photo studio, a crafts store and a couple of professional services like a CPA.
I would probably do something like a sundries/convenience store... even the neighbors would come by instead of driving to the market... (could even put in a RedBox DVD rental machine... heh).
irvinehomeowner
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Really? I find that intriguing... high-end retail in those work/live lofts... maybe I'll stroll by when I can find my Kevlar vest*.
*Hyperbole for BK.
*Hyperbole for BK.
rimrattler6
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You can check out Vivere in Anaheim. It's SUPER high ceiling lofts. Highest is a 2bd 2ba + den and loft at about 2000sqft and $595k! You can hear Katella and freeway from anywhere in the bldg. Don't be fooled as they have fountains and waterfalls to mask the noise. The complex is very nice and they have a workout center, "hang out spot", an avg pool--although for 92 units, it might get a bit tight. Seems pretty secure since you need a keyfob everywhere you go. They have 21 floor plans! So check it out. They've been out for a few weeks and have sold 13. Sales office seems a bit slow and they follow you around the models with an iPad.
http://www.bcre.com/vivere-anaheim.php (not their official site, but gives you a good idea)
http://livevivere.com/(Found the OFFICIAL site)
http://www.bcre.com/vivere-anaheim.php (not their official site, but gives you a good idea)
http://livevivere.com/(Found the OFFICIAL site)
