Lofts are a type of condominium that originated when warehouses back East were converted into apartments and condominiums. Here are some characteristics you might see in lofts; located near downtown, very high ceilings (sometimes 20-foot tall), exposed pipes and ducts in the ceiling, a great room floor plan, floor to ceiling windows, exposed interior brick, stained cement floors even in luxury homes, metal stairs and handrails, stainless steel kitchen appliances, and modern/contemporary furnishings.
Lofts - Pros
- Often located near downtown
- High ceilings, open and airy
- Modern design
Lofts - Cons
- Lofts tend to be more expensive than condos
- Homeowners’ association fees and politics, and CC&R restrictions
- No yard
