Archive for August 18th, 2008

VIP Realty – High Jump Gold Medalist

Monday, August 18th, 2008

As with the high jump, many real estate brokerages have been conducting business the same way, as when brokerages were originally invented.

Dick (the high jumper) not only redefined the high jump, he was able to gain a competitive advantage. Just like a professional athlete, VIP Realty has reinvented how homes are bought and sold throughout Texas.

From meager beginnings in Dallas and now with offices serving the Houston real estate, San Antonio real estate, Austin real estate and our franchise partner in Seattle, we’ve found the formula to win the GOLD!

Premier Loft Living in Downtown Austin

Monday, August 18th, 2008

Austin City Lofts is a premier, luxury condo community which is located in the heart of downtown Austin. The prime, central location is just two blocks away from an eclectic array of world-class restaurants, exciting entertainment and nightlife venues and upscale shops and boutiques.

Austin City Lofts is also within walking distance to 6th Street, the Warehouse District, the Entertainment District, Town Lake and Whole Foods.

Austin City Lofts by the Numbers

Austin City Lofts, which was completed in 2004, features 14 stories and 82 units. Residences range in size from 1,009 to 3,049 square feet and feature one to three bedrooms.

The average size of a unit in Austin City Lofts is 1,700 square feet and the average list price is $678,000, or $384 per square foot.

The Floor Plan

The first four levels of Austin City Lofts consists of garage parking, street-front, ground-level retail establishments, a residential lobby, management offices and eight flats.

Levels 5 through 10 include 54 flats with 12-foot high ceilings and nice views of the State Capitol to the north or Town Lake to the south.

Levels 11 through 14 include 20, two-story flats with 20-foot ceilings and sweeping views of the Capitol and Town Lake.

Home Amenities

Some of the amenities found through Austin City Lofts include an attractive, contemporary architecture, spacious balconies, hardwood and exposed concrete floors, maple cabinets, granite counter tops in the kitchens and the bathrooms, superior appliance packages and large bathrooms with oversized showers and whirlpool tubs.

Building Amenities

Residents of these luxury loft apartments also enjoy use of a private lap pool, a garden area, a spa, a firepit and a communal cooking area.

Controlled-access, garage parking, controlled building access, 24-hour security, and a concierge service offer residents the finest in urban Austin living.