Monday, December 30, 2013

New Lofts for Sale in Downtown Los Angeles. Why a buyers agent that specializes in Lofts is essential!

ext bbw shootsNew Lofts are being sold in Downtown Los Angeles for the first time in a very long time.  Lofts have been sold out in Downtown Los Angeles and getting in front of other buyers is very important.  The best lofts in buildings get sold first and rarely are put back on the market.  Using a real estate agent who represents both buyers and sellers will often result in a higher purchasing price, and will often bring more problems for the buyer.

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A Loft is not a Condominium or a house.  This is obvious, Right?  Well not really.  Even though Lofts have HOA fees, they are not Condominiums.  Lofts do not qualify for conventional loans and if a agent is not experienced they will not discover this fact until it is often too late for the buyer.
While lofts do not qualify for conventional loans it does not mean they do not qualify for mortgages.  It means that a purchaser, the real estate agent, and the loan agent must work to get documentation and contact lenders that will fund a loft.  Often, a lender will use conventional lenders and not find out until the end of escrow they can not use conventional lenders.  This will often extend escrow while appropriate lenders are found, or will end escrow and the seller will walk away.  Don't let your dream loft slip from your hands because your agent and loan agent are at the beginning of the learning curve when it comes to Lofts!  Corey Chambers at the Keller Williams team are experienced in special lending terms and can help turn this nightmare into a advantage when competing with other purchasers.
Law suits is a ugly term.  But more than 20% of Loft buildings are in the middle of some law suit of one kind or another.  If you work directly with a developer to purchase a loft, or if you a use a agent that does not specialize in Lofts, chances are you will not be informed of existing law suits and how it affects the owners of the lofts in a particular building.  As a experienced loft specialist, Corey Chambers will let you know of impending law suits that a building may have.  Often many loft buyers complete escrow and find out later that there are outstanding law suits against a building.  A developer is not required to inform buyers of impending law suits.  Corey Chambers has a 100% satisfaction rating because he gives the buyers the bad news up front.
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Corey searches for new lofts before they go on the market!
Pocket listings or secret supplies are common place in the loft market.  Many lofts are not listed on the MLS.  There are many reasons for this, but ultimately it means that there are beautiful lofts on the market that get over looked buy purchasers.  Corey Chambers has 100s of pocket listings for lofts for sale in Downtown Los Angeles.  Only a handful of agents specialize in lofts and developers use these specialist when they have earned their confidence.
Lofts are going to market this year, and there are fewer loft warehouse conversions available in the future.
I can provide the earliest viewings while most must wait until these Lofts open to the general population and most realtors.  I can submit the earliest bid to the developers before the competition comes into play, getting you ahead of the competition and inflating the prices for these Downtown Lofts! Buyers who see the new lofts early often get the best units at the lowest prices.
Find a loft in Downtown Los Angeles. Choose from twice as many amazing lofts in L.A. when you get free assistance from Downtown’s #1 buyer’s agent, Realtor Corey Chambers. Prospective residents in Downtown are seeking more creative spaces in the best walking areas near food, shopping and entertainment. High ceilings, lots of windows and light, and open space in genuine industrial and commercial loft conversions, as wells as traditional condos and even houses outside of Downtown.
DOWNTOWN LOFT & CONDO LISTINGS:  FOR SALE  |  RENTALS
Corey Chambers, REALTOR®
(213) 478-0499 Mobile
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The #1 Downtown buyer’s agent, Corey Chambers is a Top 6 Realtor® with a Double Platinum award-winning, 5-star Yelp rated 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

Sunday, December 29, 2013

NEW LOFTS in Downtown Los Angeles! Sales Begin January 11!


Corey searches for lofts before they go on the market
For over a year Downtown Los Angeles lofts have been virtually sold out.  Brand new lofts are going on the market in January.  Many buyers have been waiting for years to get a chance to be the first to purchase a loft in a building when it first goes on the market.

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With 10 times as many pocket listings, Corey’s team has provided more than 100 unlisted properties, secret inventory not available to the general public.
These special properties are sold privately and have yet to be listed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).  Many property owners want to sell their real estate, but do not want the aggravation associated with showing the property.  This is especially true in the loft market where sellers of real estate want buyers, not just curious people.
With VIP credentials to the New Lofts in Downtown Los Angeles, I can provide earliest viewings while most must wait until these Lofts open to the general population and most realtors.  I can submit the earliest bid to the developers before the competition comes into play, getting you ahead of the competition and inflating the prices for these Downtown Lofts! Buyers who see the new lofts early often get the best units at the lowest prices.
 As a loft specialist Corey can help you get the best price for lofts.  The developer’s goal is to get the highest price for lofts.  They often create bidding wars to inflate the price.  Corey’s goal is to get you the lowest price possible.
 Also, developers are not required to inform buyers of outstanding lawsuits against a property.  Often buyer’s will purchase a property and will not find out the property has a law suit against it until they have purchased the loft.  Corey will help you make wise purchases by providing information other agents and developers keep from the buyers.  This is why Corey has a 100% satisfaction rating. 
Working exclusively with buyers, Corey’s goal is to provide all information to the buyer’s, good and bad.
 Find a loft in Downtown Los Angeles. Choose from twice as many amazing lofts in L.A. when you get free assistance from Downtown’s #1 buyer’s agent, Realtor Corey Chambers. Prospective residents in Downtown are seeking more creative spaces in the best walking areas near food, shopping and entertainment. High ceilings, lots of windows and light, and open space in genuine industrial and commercial loft conversions, as wells as traditional condos and even houses outside of Downtown.
DOWNTOWN LOFT & CONDO LISTINGS:
Corey Chambers, REALTOR®
(213) 478-0499 Mobile
The #1 Downtown buyer’s agent, Corey Chambers is a Top 6 Realtor® with a Double Platinum award-winning, 5-star Yelp rated 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

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

If you're looking for a new loft in downtown Los Angeles, it's good to know the neighborhoods.

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It's December 24th and in Los Angeles the temperatures are in the Mid-70's!  If you're like me you have done your shopping, wrapped your presents, and about to enjoy the last days of 2013 with family in friends.
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With such great weather when all across the nation cities are covered in snow, airplane flights are delayed, and people are going to bed chilled and the heaters blasting, I try to remind myself how lucky I am to live in L.A.!
Arguably, the economy is recovering.  For the first time in 4 years the market is looking up!  It's a great time to invest in real estate and L.A. is great location.
New lofts are being sold in 2014!
The best favor you can do yourself if you are thinking of buying a loft in Downtown Los Angeles is to know your neighbors and the neighborhood.  As they say, "Location, Location, Location.".
L.A. Loft Blog has many past blog posting on the most sought after buildings in Downtown Los Angeles.  The Loft buildings here are all unique by structure, location, and amenities.  To greet the New Year L.A. Loft Blog will begin new posts about each district in the coming weeks.  Helping buyers to be informed and sharing knowledge is the best gift we can think of.
Please see these easy to read map of the neighborhoods and quick list of the loft buildings in Downtown Los Angeles.
  • Arts District 
  • Barker Block
  • Biscuit Company Lofts
  • Gallery Lofts
  • Molino Street Lofts
  • Toy Factory Lofts
  • Toy Warehouse Lofts
  • Bunker Hill
  • Bunker Hill Tower
  • The Promenade
  • The Promenade West
  • Central City West
  • 1100 Wilshire
  • Vero
  • Fashion District
  • Connel Building
  • Eastern Columbia
  • Eckardt
  • Textile Building
  • Tomahawk Building
  • Financial District
  • 655 Hope
  • Library Court
  • Historic Core
  • Douglas Building Lofts
  • El Dorado Lofts
  • Higgins Building Lofts
  • Pan American Lofts
  • Rowan Building Lofts
  • Jewelry District
  • Bartlett Building Lofts
  • Shy Barry Grand
  • Koreatown
  • Mercury
  • Solair Wilshire
  • Summit on Sixth
  • Little Tokyo
  • Little Tokyo Lofts
  • Tokyo Villas
  • Savoy
  • Mura
  • South Park
  • Concerto Lofts
  • Elleven
  • Evo
  • Flower Street Lofts
  • Grand Lofts
  • Luma
  • Market Lofts
  • Ritz Carlton at LA Live
  • Sky Lofts
  • Skyline Condominiums
With VIP credentials to the New Lofts in Downtown Los Angeles, I can provide earliest viewings while most must wait until these Lofts open to the general population and most realtors.  I can submit the earliest bid to the developers before the competition comes into play, getting you ahead of the competition and inflating the prices for these Downtown Lofts! Buyers who see the new lofts early often get the best units at the lowest prices.
DOWNTOWN LOFT & CONDO LISTINGS:  FOR SALE  |  RENTALS
Corey Chambers, REALTOR®
(213) 478-0499 Mobile
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The #1 Downtown buyer’s agent, Corey Chambers is a Top 6 Realtor® with a Double Platinum award-winning, 5-star Yelp rated 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

Thursday, December 19, 2013

BARKER BLOCK LOFTS 510-530 S Hewitt St. Los Angeles, CA 90013

Barker Block Lofts Downtown L.A.

Barker Block Lofts Los Angeles
Barker Block Lofts Los Angeles
Barker Block is a new loft concept in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles. It brings modern design and amenities to an original Angelino warehouse in the heart of the city’s most authentic neighborhood. Mixing life, art, energy and home, Barker Block offers one of the most beautiful and intriguing living experiences around. We invite you to see it for yourself.
Barker Block's location in the Arts District is one of those genuine places with a real neighborhood fabric, originality and creative energy that gives it a familiar big-city feel with a uniquely Angelino vibe.
The surrounding blocks are full of independent shops, boutiques, bars, avant restaurants, the ever-popular Urth Caffe, endless creative studios, art galleries and underground spots waiting to be discovered.  Enterainment destinations like L.A. Live and Staples Center are just a few blocks beyond -- along with easy access to freeways and the Metro Gold line.
The lofts at Barker Block were created with an incredibly unique aesthetic, mixing 164137_livingroomcontemporary finishes with histroic materials and details.  Each one is individually crafted with its own inventive palette.
Barker Block is an adaptive reuse of an historic warehouse.  This allowed them to keep and repurpose original and historic elements, like exposed rafters showing a century of character, period wood floors and brick walls from the early 1900s.  These act as a backdrop to the modern finishes, sleek countertops, designer cabinetry and stainless appliances and steel staircases. Totally authentic and entirely one of a kind, this is genuine live-work loft.
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Barker Block allows a feeling of real freedom. Each home has been individually crafted with a unique variation of these materials, giving every one its very own persona. All of this is matched a gym with a view, luxury rooftop deck with swimming pool, hot tub spa, comfy lounge chairs, and cabanas that extends your home and living experience through retreats and spaces that bear the signature Kor resort style and flair.
SECURITY
-- 24-hour onsite security164138_sink
-- Front desk attendant
-- Electronically-secured building entry
-- Breezeway entry with secured access
-- Controlled-entry covered parking
-- Community and common space lighting
-- 24-hour building and common area video surveillance/monitoring
BARKER AMENITIES
• Resort-style rooftop deck with pool, spa, private cabanas, sunning lounge, sitting and gathering areas, an outdoor fireplace and lush landscaping, all overlooking the city skyline
• Modern fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment and floor-to-ceiling city views
• Landscaped courtyards and walkways centered around a grass sitting area and water garden
• Artist’s Alley – a semi-private public arts space with curated works from local artists
• Onsite and community retail, including the Urth Caffe across the street
• Onsite, controlled-entry parking with direct access to the buildng
• Formal reception lobby and breezeway entry with secured access
GREEN DESIGN
Barker Block was created for beautiful and sustainable living. By reinventing an original 164137_kitchenwarehouse, they repurposed and reused many existing structures and materials, like brick walls, wood floors, timber rafters and concrete floors. This preserves historic elements with irreplaceable character, while requiring that fewer raw materials be taken from the earth – conserving natural resources and reducing the building’s construction footprint.
In addition to the eco-friendly nature of adaptive reuse, the homes are very energy-efficient with Energy Star appliances, insulating dual pane windows and water-efficient landscaping. Barker Block is also at the heart of a walkable neighborhood and close to job centers and public transit, which reduce the need for driving.


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Corey Chambers L.A. Loft Blog
Corey Chambers L.A. Loft Blog
Corey Chambers, REALTOR®
(213) 478-0499 Mobile
coreychambers@yahoo.com
http://www.LAloftBlog.com


The #1 Downtown buyer's agent, Corey Chambers is a Realtor® with the Double Platinum award-winning 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

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Santee Village Cornell Lofts

SANTEE VILLAGE CORNELL LOFTS FOR SALE | SANTEE VILLAGE CORNELL LOFTS FOR LEASE


Price: $355,000
Great new price includes assigned parking space!! Now the best value downtown by far. Classic urban loft style with vaulted ceilings, huge industrial windows and polished concrete floors updated with modern amenities like stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, stack washer & dryer unit an ...

Listing# 13684005
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Square Ft.: 670
SANTEE VILLAGE CORNELL LOFTS FOR SALE | SANTEE VILLAGE CORNELL LOFTS FOR LEASE

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.
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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