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Campbell Lofts Grand Opening During April�s First Friday

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:12:22 -0500

Campbell Lofts Grand Opening During April�s First Friday Campbell Lofts Grand Opening During April�s First FridayFirst Friday of April for the Crossroads Arts District has a big new piece of art to visit according to the staff of Master Realty Properties Inc. It�s the Grand Opening of the newly restored Campbell Lofts at 15th and Walnut, just one block south of the Sprint Center.The Grand Opening will feature tours, live music, food and beverages from 5 to 8 p.m. Campbell Lofts offers one- and two-bedroom residences, sized from 780 to 1,380 square feet and priced from the upper $100,000s to the mid-$300,000s. While polished concrete floors, large windows and tall, concrete ceilings are inherent features of all floor plans, many of Campbell�s units are upgraded with luxury appointments, such as large balconies with views that stretch beyond the Sprint Center and Power & Light District. Travertine and marble stone surround showers, precisely honed granite countertops, mosaic backsplashes, gas ranges and fireplaces are key elements of upscale finishes in select units. Other unit features include washer/dryer hook-ups, hardwood cabinetry and a one-year developer warranty. Potential homebuyers who purchase at Campbell Lofts can also look forward to 18 years of tax abatement with taxes averaging from $100 to $265 per year. Campbell also has a modern fitness center with a full range of Precor� equipment, tenant storage, video security access, courtesy patrol and on-site maintenance. Still another unique feature of the Campbell Lofts is membership in JP�s wine club, sponsored by JP�s chic Wine and Coffee Bar at 1526 Walnut, just across the street. Units have private wine lockers for connoisseur tenants. Residents can quickly walk to many of downtown�s most popular districts, like the Crossroads Arts, Power & Light and the Kansas City Public Library. It�s centered in an unrivaled area of ongoing energy, culture and entertainment.� MRP invites potential homebuyers to add a stop at Campbell Lofts to their April First Fridays tour. More information is available at MRP�s KC Loft Central Sales Gallery, at the corner of 10th and Wyandotte Streets where visitors may interactively tour MRP�s full line of condominiums. New, expanded gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Please call Anne Marie Bennett at 816-842-6544 to learn more.

YOU Are Invited

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:02:10 -0500

YOU Are Invited!Spring into the Fountains Grand Opening Party5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 17 Fountains Lofts is celebrating the 100-percent completion of all units with its �Spring into the Fountains� grand opening party Thursday, April 17 from 5-8 p.m. The lofts are located downtown at 8th Street and Broadway Boulevard.Visitors will be treated to live music by the Dan Doran Band and savory hors d�oeuvres and beverages from one of Kansas City�s finest restaurants, 7Seven, at 7th and Walnut streets. The real treat is that the entire building will be open and lit up like a Christmas tree. Every unit is now completed, and visitors can take in the full 360 degrees of views and step out on the north and west side balconies.�The Fountains is also within walking distance of such restaurants as the Majestic Steak House, the Savoy and 7Seven, as well as the Kansas City Public Library and River Market.The Fountains heavy timber building was originally constructed in 1903 for a pharmaceutical wholesaler and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. MRP spent four years meticulously renovating the structure under the strict guidelines of the National Registry.Each unit features high-end finishes, including granite countertops, stainless steel GE appliances, gas cook tops, custom closet systems and a two-year developer warranty. Prices range from $170,000 up to $495,000 (for upper-floor balcony units).Fountains LoftsI Prices: $170,000 to $495,000.I Location: 712 Broadway, downtown Kansas City

MRP Unveils Elite Collection

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:21:00 -0600

Master Realty Properties unveils its upper-echelon category of downtown condominiums called the Elite Collection. MRP president John Bennett says criteria used to categorize the properties include location, views, creative floor plans, luxury appointments and other distinctive features.

�There is no precise set of features that qualifies a given unit for the Elite Collection. We base our classification on a set of subjective judgments that elevate certain units into this top-shelf category, and those who make those decisions are members of our leadership team,� he said. �While our determinations as to which units fall into the Elite Collection may be subjective, it�s so clear when you see the Elites; they just pop.� Bennett explains, �Styles evolve, new ideas deserve implementation, and technology is always changing. For example, electronics continue to be a highly sought-after feature. People want wireless control for fireplaces, lighting, amazin sound, televisions built into walls, MP3 player portals, state-of-the-art security monitoring and those kinds of things,� John Bennett said.

Potential homebuyers can experience the Elite Collection, and all the properties offered by MRP, by visiting its KC Loft Central Sales Gallery at the southeast corner of 10th and Wyandotte Streets.

Campbell Models Stun Visitors

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:20:04 -0600

Kansas City, March 03, 2008 Visitors to the newly completed model units in the Campbell Lofts at 1535 Walnut Street are filling the air with their "Ooos and Awwws" "I think people are particularly taken by the sweeping, panoramic views that overlook the Power & Light District and Sprint Center," says Anne Marie Bennett, project manager for Master Realty Properties, owners of the site. "There is definitely a large group of people who are interested in living one block away from the Sprint Center," she adds. To find out what all the excitement is about, call Anne Marie today at 816-842-6544 to schedule your appointment.

127 W. 10th Street

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:56:02 -0600

KC Loft Central�s Walk-In Sales Gallery Opens After you get the overview of properties available here at Master Realty Properties� site, www.kcloftcentral.com, exploit the option to jump in your car and drive downtown to 127 W. 10th Street and step into the Sales Gallery to extend your research. Here you will find photos, renderings, up-to-the-minute availabilities, amenities, floor plans and options. The best part, you will find actual humans who are experts in the Kansas City loft scene. They definitively answer all your questions, discuss floor plans and options with �the-buck-stops-here� authority. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday 9-5 Saturday 11-5 Sunday 1-5 Call (816) 842-6544 for an appointment, or just stop by at your convenience.

Coffee Lofts and MRP Featured in Midwest Airlines Flight Magazine

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:10:07 -0600

Kansas City, Dec. 17, 2007 Master Realty properties is pleased to be featured in the January/February issue of Midwest Airlines flight magazine, MyMidwest. �We are pleased the editors chose to mention us,� says john Bennett, president of MRP. �The article casts a very favorable light on the Kansas City loft scene. �Young professionals, artists and empty nesters are flocking to communities such as the Crossroads and Garment districts because everything they need is close by,� says Eddy Krygiel, architect at Berkebile Nelson Immenschuh McDowell Architects in the article. MRP is opening Campbell Lofts in the Crossroads district, overlooking the Power & Light district, and is the dominant builder in the Garment District, with 700 Broadway, Atriums West, Atriums East, Coffee Lofts, SoHo Lofts and the Fountain Lofts, now selling. Read the entire article online at http://mymidwestmagazine.com/2007/11/01/lofty-living-in-kansas-city

MRP Sponsors Best New Years Party in Town

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 16:01:15 -0600

Kansas City, Dec. 1, 2007 Master Realty Properties Inc., is proud to be a sponsor of Kansas City�s best New Year�s Eve Party, the Black Party IV at Californos in Westport. Limited to just 550 guests, this event attracts the area�s upward moving young adults. Visit eventskc.com to make your reservations.

Fountains Lofts Grand Opening Draws Appreciative Crowds

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:57:58 -0600

Kansas City, Nov. 16, 2007 Last night, 8th and Broadway was lit up by the Grand Opening party for MRP�s Fountains Lofts. Guests were greeted by live music from the Dan Doran Band, as well as beverages and appetizers from JP�s Wine Bar and 7Seven Restaurant. To their surprise, guests were handed a card worth 10 percent off the cost of any unit purchased by mid-January. �The feedback we are getting couldn�t be better,� says Bennett. �People are surprised by the views as well as the solid, historic feel of the building.� The stone and heavy timber building was originally constructed in 1903 for a pharmaceutical wholesaler and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Brian Reilly of Embassy Properties, Inc., managers of the building, reinforces the added value of the location. �Given that the Fountains Lofts project is located within an established, historic neighborhood, buyer values are held a lot stronger than those of condominiums located in suburban or non-historic building developments, he says. �That�s really important for people here,� Reilly continues. �It�s like a classic car � it gets more and more valuable as the years go on.�

SoHo Lofts: Urban attractions within walking distance

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 21:29:00 -0500

For buyers who are searching for an affordable place to live in the heart of the city, SoHo lofts might be the answer, the marketing team said.

Situated on Eighth Street between May and Central streets in the historic Garment District downtown, SoHo Lofts is the latest addition to an upscale portfolio of condominium projects developed by Master Realty Properties. Operating downtown since 1987, Master Realty Properties has successfully developed four other loft condominium projects, including 700 Broadway, Coffee Lofts, Atriums East and Atriums West.The building was constructed around 1900 as a shoe factory warehouse, and today has been transformed into 108 loft condominiums featuring numerous floor plans from elegant studios to captivating one- and two-bedroom units, according to the marketing team."At the SoHo Lofts you get the feel of real downtown urban living and the sense of the neighborhood, because of the fact that you are walking distance from the various restaurants and all the upcoming downtown activities such as the Power & Light District and the existing River Market," said Brian Reilly of Embassy Properties, the firm that manages the property. "Basically, you can walk out of your condo and be at any of those attractions within just a few minutes' walk."Access to Interstates 35 and 70 is also nearby.Each unit features large, factory windows, exposed brick, heavy timber ceilings and what the marketing team described as outstanding views of the downtown skyline, in addition to urban views down Eighth Street and north toward the river.According to the marketing team, the units are sold "designer-ready," and buyers are given the option to work with Scott Higgins of MLB Designs to select custom finishes and other upgrades. CMJ Enterprises, Master Realty Property's builder, will construct a loft to fit whatever level of finish the buyer chooses.Priced from $99,000 to $200,000, these one-of-a-kind lofts are some of the most affordable in the city, the marketing team said. Moreover, buyers here have the advantage of having their upgrades or personal customization completed and financed into the sales price before closing, in addition to a nine-year tax abatement.The high-end offerings here are further enhanced by an amenities package that includes a secured entry and secured parking in the attached garage, modern clubroom and large fitness facility with a yoga studio and tanning bed."We're very excited to be putting the finishing touches on our rooftop deck," Reilly said. "From the rooftop deck you get an awesome view of the river, the downtown airport and the River Market. Because of this, and with prices starting at only $99,000, sales activity has been great."

Fountains Lofts: Historic building near downtown attractions

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 21:27:00 -0500

Described as a true historic, downtown jewel, Fountains Lofts is one of the most exciting new downtown developments where location, luxury and lifestyle speak volumes, according to the marketing team

Situated at Eighth Street and Broadway in the heart of the Historic Garment District, the eight-story heavy timber building, constructed in 1903, is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. One of the biggest draws to the development is the location, just a stone's throw from the River Market, Crossroads Arts District and upcoming Sprint Center and Power & Light District, offering the city's best culinary, shopping and entertainment opportunities as well as easy access to Interstates 35 and 70, the marketing team said.Inside, prospective buyers will find that the structure has been meticulously renovated to offer 45 sleek lofts that dually embrace an urban lifestyle while incorporating the building's historic past, according to Brian Reilly of Embassy Properties, the firm that manages the property. The lofts are priced from $190,000 to $495,000 and the 12 different floor plans available encompass a wide variety of one- and two-bedroom units.High levels of finish have been used throughout each unit, including what Reilly describes as eye-catching polished concrete floors, stainless steel GE appliances and gas cooktops in the kitchens, beautiful granite countertops and vent-less Bosch washer and dryer systems that conform to the historic attributes of the building.Some of the units have private balconies offering breathtaking views both west and north toward the Missouri River, and each unit comes with a large, secure storage locker and two-year developer's warranty."The construction phase of the project is progressing rapidly and right on schedule," Reilly said. Units on the top three floors are nearing 100 percent completion and the team is making preparations to accommodate the first residents in October.Reilly said a "truly outstanding feature that distinguishes Fountain Lofts from other loft and condominium developments" is the special attention paid to reduction of sound transmission between the units. This has been addressed at the very core of the building. In addition to using four layers of drywall, a sound absorbing resilient channel and 4 inches of insulation in the demising walls between each unit, the builder also addressed noise transmission from above and below by using 3 inches of concrete poured on top of a "state-of-the-art" sound-absorbing mat. In addition, the roof has received a double layer of dense foam insulation totaling 6 inches with a 6 millimeter summit resulting in an insulation rating of R-30."The intent was to address the issue of hearing your neighbors, which is often a big problem in other developments," Reilly said. "All of these measures have been taken and melded seamlessly to provide more comfort for each resident and add a stylish touch to each loft. We even hired a national engineering company to perform acoustical tests that verified the intended results." He added that the amenity package offered at Fountains Lofts encompasses a luxury clubroom with gourmet kitchen, dining and meeting facilities, and an acoustically high-tech, 16-seat theater room complete with wrap-around screen and tiered seating. There is also a modern fitness facility offering residents and their guests a full range of Precor cardio and strength-training machines, a tanning bed and a custom built oversized Jacuzzi hot tub.Described as a true historic, downtown jewel, Fountains Lofts is one of the most exciting new downtown developments where location, luxury and lifestyle speak volumes, according to the marketing team.Secured covered parking for the Fountains Lofts will be located in the newly constructed Bank Street Garage. The garage is being built specifically for the Fountains project so each resident will have the ability to lease or purchase up to three parking spaces for their loft. Sales have been brisk, with many prospective buyers realizing that because the Fountains Lofts project is located within an established, historic neighborhood, buyer values here are a great deal stronger than those of condominiums located in suburban or non-historic building developments, Reilly said. Model units are now available for viewing. Prospective buyers are also invited to view floor plans, photos and more at www.KCLoftCentral.com, the main site for all of the downtown projects offered by developer Master Realty Properties. "When it's time to make your splash in the City of Fountains nothing but the best will do, and that by any measure is Master Realty Properties," Reilly said.