| Once the mainstay of the arts communities, lofts | | | | ceilings also figure largely into the ambiance of lofts |
| have come of age and are now one of the most | | | | along with other industrial features. |
| popular home types anywhere. The term "loft" in | | | | The popularity of lofts has lead to the loft condo |
| general refers to an area that is usually a large open | | | | construction boom that has been evident around the |
| space that is adaptable for many different uses. | | | | country. In fact, lofts have become so sought-after |
| Artists used them as live/work spaces for many | | | | that there are simply not enough old industrial sites |
| years and they gained particular notoriety for this in | | | | available to cope with the demand and so new loft |
| the 1960's. Then, for a number of years lofts | | | | buildings are being built using the same design |
| disappeared from the public eye only to resurface | | | | principles as the older buildings. Many have said that |
| with a vengeance in the latter 1990's. The exact | | | | these "new lofts" do not have the same feeling and |
| reason for this popularity is unknown but lofts are | | | | atmosphere of the old buildings, but that is very |
| back for good and buyers and developers alike are | | | | much a decision that is personal. |
| getting a piece of the action. | | | | The simple truth is that lofts are here to stay. With |
| One of the big factors in the resurgence of lofts | | | | cities growing both upward and outwards the need |
| would have to be the availability of old abandoned | | | | for apartment-style housing is on the rise and lofts |
| warehouse space in many American cities. True lofts | | | | are a great way to enjoy an open floor plan home |
| are always converted from this kind of building. | | | | that does not feel crowded while remaining within the |
| There are new loft projects that expertly mimic the | | | | city core. |
| grandiose style of turn of the century buildings but | | | | Andy Asbury is a professional real estate agent who |
| the same effect is hard to achieve. Lofts generally | | | | specializes in Minneapolis Lofts & Condos. The Asbury |
| have a few things in common; concrete or brick | | | | Group is dedicated to the highest level customer |
| construction is prominently featured along with | | | | service and supplying an elite level of service in the |
| exposed ductwork and plumbing. Concrete floors and | | | | Minneapolis real estate market. |