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Monday, June 3, 2013

Loft Rentals: How to find and rent a loft in Downtown Los Angeles

Individually Owned Lofts or Managed Communities?

Of the 160 residential properties in Downtown L.A., about 60 of them are loft-style condominium buildings with individually owned units. The other 100 or so buildings are apartments and other managed communities with loft units. The managed communities usually have leasing offices, while the individually-owned lofts generally do not.This article will help prevent frustration by making the Downtown loft search easier. It will save time and money by helping to find hidden loft bargains. It will reveal a method of getting three months of searching done in about three hours. Lower rents, lower deposits, nicer selection of lofts can all come into sight when one is aware of unadvertised, unlisted, hard-to-find lofts.

The managed communities and owner listings will only push their own units, while a listing by a real estate agent can lead to additional services such as offering to show several different buildings in a desired price range during the same appointment. A loft specialist Realtor® provides pros and cons on each one. By knowing the positives and negatives up front, one can often make a better decision in advance, without needing to learn tough lessons after moving in. The real estate agent may provide a warning in advance about which buildings have thin walls and noise problems, higher crime rates, issues with maintenance and management, etc. The Realtor® can also provide a comparison of which might be the better value. The agent can often provide applications for more than one unit, and sometimes save the applicant money by only charging for one credit report for multiple applications.

Downtown Los Angeles is like a glazed donut in the shape of its neighborhoods. The outer edges are the preferred areas, while the “hole” in the center is Skid Row, where many new residents try to avoid. A Realtor® can help guide newcomers to the right neighborhoods. Some prospective residents prefer the new, upscale neighborhood of South Park, while others like the raw, industrial feel of lofts buildings in the Arts District. Many prefer to be in a neighborhood such as the Old Bank District where they can walk to their favorite stores, restaurants and entertainment, while others prefer to drive to most places. The more isolated neighborhoods usually offer larger loft units, along with better parking situations such as free guest parking on the street.

Most real estate agents will show only the individually owned lofts because they get paid a commission after the client finds the right place. When asked, the agent will usually not show a building with a leasing office because the management will usually not pay the agent anything. The agent will tell the client that the individually owned lofts are better because they are largely owner-occupied with residents who are better neighbors. The other side of the argument is that the leasing communities can provide twice as many units to choose, from often for less money than the individually owned lofts. The real estate professionals at Loft Living L.A. offer to show both types of loft buildings in a paid tour.

For those who are already familiar with the managed loft buildings in Downtown, Corey Chambers of course provides free showings to buyers and renters of condo lofts.Tour details can be found online athttp://www.loftinfocenter.com. Try the optional survey to help crystallize what is desired in a loft. Then, contact Corey to schedule a priority appointment for the date and time of the upcoming tour.Many loft-seekers prefer to be fully informed of all of the bargains in Downtown living, including the condo lofts, hard-to-find managed community lofts and unadvertised bargains in Downtown. Some have budgets under $1500, and therefore need to see more loft units in a specific price range. They can get a private tour with a licensed Downtown real estate specialist, and the tour will only include properties that match specific search criteria.

LOFTS FOR SALE | LOFT RENTALS
DOWNTOWN LOFT & CONDO LISTINGS: FOR SALE | RENTALS

Corey Chambers, REALTOR®
(213) 478-0499 Mobile
corey@laloft.org
http://www.LAloftBlog.com

200 San Fernando Road #119 Los Angeles CA 90031

The #1 Downtown buyer's agent, Corey Chambers is a Realtor® with the Double Platinum award-winning Loft Livingteam. J.D. Power Award 2012 - Keller Williams Realty ranked Highest in Overall Satisfaction for Home Buyers and Sellers Among National Full Service Real Estate Firms. DRE#01889449

Target Store Opens In Downtown Los Angeles To Eager Residents

Target Store Downtown Los Angeles Opens for Business

October 11, 2012 (Los Angeles, CA) – Discount retailer Target began with a soft opening in its new Fig at 7th CityTarget location in Downtown Los Angeles yesterday. The grand opening is set for tomorrow Saturday October 12. The early opening gave the store management and employees a chance to present the operation to the public and make last minute improvements to iron out any kinks.

CityTarget Downtown L.A. Opens – Drew and Ted among first to shop

The large location contained its usual mix of high quality and flimsy Chinese-made merchandise. There were a few rough patches. One of the checkstand conveyor belts was not working. One couple who tried to buy a new home garbage pale opened the box to find that it was too cheaply made, with the lid going askew. The worse problem as one might expect was the garage located about a half block away in the Ernst and Young parking structure. There were few directionals to inform Target shoppers of which way to go to get into the store. Almost no directional signage. Instead, the elevator had some confusing buttons with world cities on them. Shoppers did not know whether to go to Amsterdam or Brussels. Topping off the problems was a parking security guard that stopped this writer from taking photos of the surrounding neighborhood in the walkway outside of the garage. “No photography allowed here,” he said. Fortunately, the camera already contained photos of the store.

Target Downtown L.A.

Everyone agrees that the new Downtown City Target gets an “A” for design, decor and layout. Minus some of the flimsy trash cans for sale, merchandise overall is very desirable, with competitive prices and a great selection of unique and useful products. The checkstands and conveyor issues will certainly get worked out. We can only hope that guests will be made to feel almost as welcome in the 7th Street parking structure as they are in the store.

Thinking about moving to Downtown? Call a Downtown specialist Realtor® for free help.

LOFTS FOR SALE | LOFT RENTALS
DOWNTOWN LOFT & CONDO LISTINGS: FOR SALE | RENTALS

Corey Chambers, REALTOR®
(213) 478-0499 Mobile
corey@laloft.org
http://www.LAloftBlog.com

200 San Fernando Road #119 Los Angeles CA 90031

Downtown Los Angeles Loft Market Hotter Than Ever, Moves to Pocket Listings

Downtown Los Angeles Loft Market, Now Hotter Than Ever, Moves to Pocket Listings

Los Angeles, CA — The weather may be cooling down but demand for downtown Los Angeles Loft spaces is actually heating up. In these times of economic uncertainty, eagerness to own such spaces in Downtown L.A. has actually grown — causing more demand than ever for what spaces remain — and more positive proof that Downtown is the place to be. Keller Williams Realty Downtown specialists Realtor® Corey Chambers announced in 2011 that many signs of a market turnaround in the Downtown area were already becoming apparent, and now the numbers are in to confirm. Buyers and their agents adapt by implementing new strategies, such as finding unlisted properties called “pocket listings.” VIDEO: http://animoto.com/play/pGs2nhV1rhlxozgVEL9ziw

All of these numbers just demonstrate what real estate professionals have been witnessing for nearly a year: greater demand means reduced inventory, higher prices and faster sales. Indeed, according to Realtor® Corey Chambers, who writes the L.A. Loft Blog, their experience is actually even more dramatic than these existing numbers indicate, because they deal with the highest quality properties that the Downtown area offers. “We have seen the number of purchases grow dramatically over the past few months alone,” he notes, “and we have even more closings in the next few months.”Downtown Los Angeles was one of the last places to see real estate prices fall, and now it’s among the very first to see them rise. Local economists report the reason for this is simple: demand is up, while housing inventory is down. Recently, the number of available properties for purchase has shrunk from 139 to 125 according to MLS statistics. As any smart investor knows, this means that it’s now officially a seller’s market as the average selling price has increased from 95.44% to 112.50% of the listed price. In addition, costs are increasing from the former low-end price of around $96,600 to $107,500 with the high-end price correspondingly rising from $1,966,300 to $7,250,000. Now, in fact, very few properties remain under $250,000 at all. Likewise, the number of days a property is on the market has decreased too, on average from 85 down to 55 previously, with the best properties averaging a mere five days on the market.

Of course, given unpredictable gas prices and continued turbulence throughout the fiscal marketplace, it just makes sound sense — economic and otherwise — to live where you work and play, particularly now as Downtown L.A. continues its triumphant rebirth and redevelopment, the likes of which the area hasn’t experienced in decades. As demonstrated by an ongoing influx of stores and businesses, everything one could want or need is in enviably close proximity; where else would one find world-class museums, historic theaters, celebrated landmarks like the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Union Station, Disney Music Hall, and of course L.A. LIVE — all in the immediate vicinity of such unique and trendsetting housing opportunities?With demand so high and increasing, Chambers points out that most of the successful purchases currently in escrow for his buying clients involve properties that are not listed and not advertised. Weary buyers usually find only frustration when searching online for properties. The lack of inventory presents itself as listings that inevitably turn out to be already sold or otherwise unavailable. Five out of seven of Chambers’ clients are purchasing so called “pocket listings,” exclusive properties that are never entered into the MLS. Most agents remain unaware of the listings. “What the Loft Living team offers is different and better than pocket listings,” says Chambers, “because we have dozens of unlisted properties to choose from.” The properties must be good. More than 50% of buyers who have seen them have purchased one. They sell almost instantly because they are priced to sell. The last 12 unlisted properties sold within hours, nearly all of which were not on the MLS and unknown by most other real estate agents.

Mike P. enjoys his loft that was not on listed on the MLS.

Loft residence in exciting Downtown L.A. offers the kind of rare cosmopolitan atmosphere in a neighborhood that exudes historic and contemporary energy. For smart buyers eager to experience the best of both these vibrant worlds, Loft Living Los Angeles has proven itself time and again to be tops in its field.

For more information, contact Corey Chambers (213) 478-0499 or visit LAloftBlog.com

LOFTS FOR SALE | LOFT RENTALS
DOWNTOWN LOFT & CONDO LISTINGS: FOR SALE | RENTALS

Corey Chambers, REALTOR®
(213) 478-0499 Mobile
corey@laloft.org
http://www.LAloftBlog.com

200 San Fernando Road #119 Los Angeles CA 90031

Loft Prices are Up in Downtown Los Angeles!

When selling your loft in Downtown, we can say that “the sky is the limit.”

2012 definitely brought a major increase in the value of your home and 2013 is anticipated to be a better year in Downtown real estate. With property values in Downtown going up rapidly for the past 18 months, and interest rates still at historic lows, it is currently an ideal marketplace for sellers and buyers.

Now the sky is the limit for loft and condo prices in Downtown. Loft Living Los Angeles has been helping sellers to find buyers and tenants for more than A decade. You may have heard how the market has improved recently. Loft Living L.A. is now offering a “name your own selling price” listing for lofts and condos in Downtown Los Angeles.

If you’d like to take advantage of today’s hot market, call for a free market evaluation for your property. We don’t just have one buyer for your property, our team has dozens of qualified buyers seeking a Downtown residence now. The #1 Downtown living team will let you know exactly what your property is now worth, and offer a “sky is the limit” listing to advertise your home for sale or lease.

LOFTS FOR SALE | LOFT RENTALS
DOWNTOWN LOFT & CONDO LISTINGS: FOR SALE | RENTALS

Corey Chambers, REALTOR®
(213) 478-0499 Mobile
corey@laloft.org
http://www.LAloftBlog.com

200 San Fernando Road #119 Los Angeles CA 90031

Downtown Los Angeles Lofts and Other Properties For Sale Near the Downtown Area

Now that Downtown Los Angeles is basically sold out, it takes more knowledge, skills and expertise than in the past to successfully find a quality home in the area. In addition to the numerous pocket listings which are exclusively available to Loft Living Los Angeles clients, there are also MLS listings of properties around Downtown. To see all properties, click here.

Those who absolutely want to own an awesome modern loft in the heart of Downtown, call Corey Chambers or another Downtown specialist Realtor. For those that just need a place to live near Downtown, take a look at ALL PROPERTIES FOR SALE AROUND DOWNTOWN.

LOFTS FOR SALE | LOFT RENTALS
DOWNTOWN LOFT & CONDO LISTINGS: FOR SALE | RENTALS

Corey Chambers, REALTOR®
(213) 478-0499 Mobile
corey@laloft.org
http://www.LAloftBlog.com

200 San Fernando Road #119 Los Angeles CA 90031

Flower Street Lofts Downtown Los Angeles 1130 S Flower St, L.A. 90015

Flower Street Lofts

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The Flower Street Lofts is located at 1130 South Flower Street, in the heart of the South Park district in downtown Los Angeles, across the from the world famous Staples Center and the L.A. Live entertainment complex. FSL blends the best of the city’s energetic future and respect for the past into 91 loft-style live-work condominiums in the historic 1936 United Parcel Service (UPS) building. The loft building occasionally has loft condos for sale or for lease. To see this and other buildings in Downtown, call Flower Street Specialist Realtor Corey Chambers (213) 478-0777.

: Flower Street Lofts Downtown Los Angeles 1130 S Flower St L.A. 90015

Opened in the fall of 2003, Flower Street Lofts features over 12 distinct floor plans, ranging from 1,315 sqft to 2,410 sqft, as well as the tallest residential ceiling heights in the area (from 14′ to 20′ high). Generous natural light shines through the expansive windows which were a reflection of the original UPS building with views east, west and north. Each unit is equipped with gourmet kitchens, stone countertops, well-appointed bathrooms, and state-of-the-art wiring for high speed internet.

Behind these first-of-their-kind lofts are the two leading urban development teams; the Lee Group (Grand Lofts, Sky Lofts, and Bay City Lofts); and the Cim Group (Santa Monica Third Street Promenade, historic Gas Company Lofts, Old Town Pasadena, and the Gas Lamp district in downtown San Diego). In 2006, the two developers opened the Ralph’s supermarket, downtown’s first in over 50 years, just two blocks north.

The Flower Street Lofts has received numerous design awards and recognitions, including two Golden Nugget awards and the 2004 architectural award winner by the Los Angeles Business Council.

The United Parcels Service (UPS) building was built in 1936 and serviced Central City (downtown Los Angeles) and the surrounding neighborhoods for over forty years. Originally only three-stories high (Flower Street Lofts features a new fourth floor penthouse level constructed on top of the existing structure), the building was the main distribution source for all packages coming into Los Angeles, as well as the garage for their famous brown trucks. it also housed the executive offices for the West Coast division and their main accounting department.

Customers could drop off/pick up packages at the main lobby located in the southwest corner of the building, or trucks from the various suburban stations would drive into the complex through the alleyway entrance. Once inside, the packages would be unloaded onto a slide where hand sorters would take and place them on 11 various conveyor belts which distribute the packages to various parts of the building. Seven of the conveyor belts led directly to large transfer cars that would travel to their suburban stations, while the other four would lead to separate city stations where they were marked and sorted for individual delivery. The loaded cars would then leave via the two-way ramp on the north side of Flower Street. Not to be burdened by the stresses of work, drivers and employees enjoyed a roof top recreation room complete with lawn chairs and a ping pong table.

In the heart of the South Park district in downtown Los Angeles, Flower Street Lofts is a walk away from world class sporting events, concerts, clubs, restaurants, shopping, theatre, museums and galleries. Across the street from the Staples Center, catch a Lakers, Clippers, Kings, or Sparks game, or one of the numerous concerts and celebrity-packed events including the Grammys and Emmys. Enjoy a five star meal at the adjacent Palm Restaurant or one of over two dozen other critically acclaimed eateries just within a block’s radius including Rivera, WP24, Flemings, and Katsuya. Spend the day at the L.A. Central Library or Museum of Modern Art, and the night hopping galleries in downtown’s popular art walk. Attend a concert in the breath-taking Walt Disney Concert Hall, and sip martinis afterwards with other downtowners at your choice of rooftop lounges like the Standard Hotel, Elevate Lounge, or Ion Bar at L.A. Live.

If adventure is your game, the Los Angeles Public Transportation System can take you everywhere without stepping foot in your car. The adjacent Metro Blue Line can take you as far south as Long Beach or up to Union Station where you can transfer to the Gold Line north to Old Town Pasadena; the Expo Line as far west as Culver City; and the Red Line subway to Hollywood and Universal Citywalk.

Be a part of the renaissance of downtown Los Angeles, at the pioneer luxury Flower Street Lofts.

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LOFTS FOR SALE | LOFT RENTALS
DOWNTOWN LOFT & CONDO LISTINGS: FOR SALE | RENTALS

Corey Chambers, REALTOR®
(213) 478-0499 Mobile
corey@laloft.org
http://www.LAloftBlog.com

200 San Fernando Road #119 Los Angeles CA 90031

Monday, May 6, 2013

Biscuit Company Lofts 1850 Industrial Los Angeles, CA 90021

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Biscuit Company Lofts

Biscuit Company Lofts is the award-winning Linear City LLC conversion of the historic west coast Babisco bakery into 104 authentic live/work lofts and one serious french bistro. Biscuit complements the other lofts buildings on the street and further transforms Industrial Street into a vital, energentic neighborhood and a real community of interested urbanities.

Biscuit lofts range from 625 square feet to 3496 square feet over one, two or three floors, and feature high ceilings (13 to 28 feet), remarkable natural light, and hardwood floors. many of the lofts have private outdoor space and some have wood-burning fireplaces. Come see the skyline views, the beautiful histroic building facade, and the world-class 75 foot saline lap pool with fire pit, bbqs, and silver sollar eucalytus trees. A few of the additional amentities are the 24 hour attended entrance and package reception, and on-site parking.Biscuit is LA Historic Monument No. 888 and is a Mills Act building with property taxes savings.A landmark building. Constructed in 1925. Restored and adapted in 2006.Conceived as the west coast headquarters of the National Biscuit Company, this landmark structure was designed by EJ Eckel, the Dean of American architects and fonder of the distinguished firm of Eckel & Aldrich. Constructed at the then astounding cost of $2,000,000, this celebrated 7 story, skyscraper factory quickly became an architectural sensation.As with other distinctive Nabisco conversion projects such as the Dia Museum in upstate New York and the Chelsea market in the Meatpacking District of Manhattan, the Biscuit Company Lofts blend meticulous period craftsmanship and architectural integrity with an array of modern conveniences and brillant contemporary design. Biscuit Company Lofts sets the standard for lofts in Los Angeles. Biscuit is also a benchmark project referenced throughout the world.

Found spaces. The nature of a space. Revealed and restored.

In an effort to preserve the original spirit and detail of the building, the designers of Biscuit Company Lofts sought to find and follow the natural grain of the building, respectiving its parameters but looking at them from the standpoint of new use.Aleks Istanbullu Architects has crafted varied floor plans and common areas with distinct shapes and color schemes. Single story units range from 605 to 2,100 sqare feet, and there are seventeen unique two, three and four story units varying from 1,800 to nearly 6,000 square feet. Ceiling heights are 13′, 16′ 20′ and 30′.Amenities

Each loft features a spacious floor plan flooded with natural light, sturdy steel frame construction, high ceilings, exposed brick walls, thick hardwood floors, industrial seale windows and oversized doors. Lobbies and corridors are enhanced by ornamental concrete and sandblasted brick, copper doors and vintage lamps.Experience a retreat from the urban grind in Biscuit’s tranquil courtyards, landscaped gardens, and oversized swimming pool. Stretch ot, and work out on Woodway treadmills, Matrix Ascent ellipticals and Life Fitness weight equipment, in a world class, private homeowners gym. Room to breathe, relax, and socialize…the choice is yours. For those seeking spacious environs, green escapes, and refinded living — Biscuit Company Lofts are the ideal place to live and work.Biscuit Company Lofts are a collaboration between Linear City LLC, Colony Capital LLC, Fremont Investment & Loan, Aleks Istanbullu Architects, Don Barany Architects, Swinerton Builders, Craig Lawson and Jim Rics, the City of Los Angeles, Karen Kamberg Design, and many others. Linear City is also the company behind Toy Factory Lofts, the successful retain and residential hub that set the standard for quality and design in the downtown LA Arts District.

LOFTS FOR SALE | LOFT RENTALS
DOWNTOWN LOFT & CONDO LISTINGS: FOR SALE | RENTALS

Contact: Corey Chambers, REALTOR®(

213) 478-0499 Mobile
corey@laloft.org
http://www.LAloftBlog.com

200 San Fernando Road #119 Los Angeles CA 90031

The #1 Downtown buyer’s agent, Corey Chambers is a Realtor® with the Double Platinum award-winning Loft Living team. J.D. Power Award 2012 – Keller Williams Realty ranked Highest in Overall Satisfaction for Home Buyers and Sellers Among National Full Service Real Estate Firms. DRE#01889449

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