Downtown Austin lofts, condos, apartments
904 West Preview Party
I hope to see some of you DAB readers at the preview party this evening for 904 West Ave! If you plan on attending please send a quick RSVP to info@904west.com.
Where: 904 West Avenue
Time: Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Boutique Real Estate would like to extend a personal invitation to you to join us at our exclusive Preview Party and to share with you our vision of Austin’s premier high-rise alternative.
Come enjoy an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the future of eco-conscious development right here in our own backyard. 904 West offers a unique live-work environment with both commercial and residential units in downtown Austin!
This evening will include catering by The Rio Grande, Cocktails by Dripping Springs Vodka, Paula’s Spirits and Z Tequila, non-alcoholic beverages from Emerald City Press and music to top it off! Come party and check out our progress!
Downtown Austin Open Houses
(Looking for this week’s open houses? You’ll find them here.)
Open houses in downtown Austin for Sunday, October 25th
The great thing about downtown Austin open houses is that you can generally walk from building to building. Take a stroll downtown now that summer is over and the temperature is cooler. If you’re into the adaptive reuses of older buildings checkout DAB’s list of downtown Austin lofts. Looking for FHA approved condos? We’ve got the info here.
This weekend you can browse at your own pace at Austin City Lofts, The Shore, and the Nokonah condos. While you’re down here, drop by Frank for hot dogs and cold beer!
Sunday
1) 603 David St #911, 2bd, 2ba, $425,000, 1-3pm [Urbanspace]
2) 901 W 9th St #418, 1bd, 1ba + study, $325,000, 1-3pm [Urbanspace]
3) 800 W 5th St #201, 2bd, 2ba, $649,900, 1-3pm [Urbanspace]
Downtown Austin Open Houses
(Looking for this week’s open houses? You’ll find them here.)
Open houses in downtown Austin for Sunday, October 18th.
The great thing about downtown Austin open houses is that you can generally walk from building to building. Take a stroll downtown now that summer is over and the temperature is cooler. If you’re searching for a downtown Austin loft, checkout what’s available for sale in each building. This weekend you can browse at your own pace at the Shore and the Nokonah condos. While you’re down here, drop by Jo’s for coffee or brunch, al fresco!
Sunday
1) 603 David St #911, 2bd, 2ba, $425,000, 1-3pm [Urbanspace]
2) 901 W 9th St #418, 1bd, 1ba + study, $325,000, 12-3pm [Urbanspace]
Pros And Cons Of Living On The Top Floor
One of my favorite websites is Lifehacker.com. I was happy to find this article that highlights the potential downfalls of living on the top floor of a building. Though, depending on the desires of my clientele, quality of the building, and height of the building, I will advocate for the top floor. For instance, if they are sensitive to sound, I’ll point out that having nobody live above you means less risk of some girl in high heals, or a guy in boots with a penchant for pacing, to keep them up at all hours. On the other hand, the top floors will frequently cost more to cool. Especially if the attic space (if any) is poorly insulated.
Below is a quote from the story.
“Apartments are constructed at the cheapest costs possible and change hands often. I frequently pay more in utility bills than friends who have twice the space I do (and the temperature control doesn’t always guarantee comfort). Third floor units often offer vaulted ceilings, which are cool for aesthetic but bad for budgets.”
This statement is a generalization, but I’m comfortable agreeing with it when discussing older complexes and some new construction outside of downtown. High rise apartment buildings like the Monarch, Legacy, and Ashton, which are built from concrete and metal, are not immune to these issues, but they are much less prone to excessive noise and increased energy costs. In most downtown Austin buildings, energy costs are driven by which side of the building you face. If you face west, then you get the scorching hot evening sun. Interview residents in any building oriented north-south, on average those who live in units that face east will have lower energy bills than those living in units that face west.
Lifehacker: “Avoid The Top Floor To Save On Aparment Expenses
Related:
The Downtown Austin Blog studies Austin’s penthouse economics
-Jude