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SoHo Lofts � Where Kansas City Meets New York

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:18:12 -0500

SoHo Lofts I Location: 306-314 W. 8th Street, one block east of Broadway on Scamp�s Alley; I Visit KC Loft Central Sales Gallery, 127 W. 10th St., on the southeast corner of 10th and Wyandotte streets for information and access. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. I Price range: $89,000 to $290,000. I Contact: Anne Marie Bennett at 816-842-6544. I Web: www.KCLoftCentral.com. If they can make it there, we can make it here. Tucked away downtown, just east of Broadway Blvd. on 8th Street are the SoHo Lofts, a row of historic, circa 1900s buildings � SoHo II, SoHo III, Gaslight Garage and the Phoenix � linked by their developer, Master Realty Properties Inc., into 108 studio, one- and two-bedroom condominiums. These lofts mingle with a street life of restaurants and shops, evoking the feel of a New York street right here in Kansas City. The street, also known as Scamp�s Alley, is just three blocks south of the River Market and four blocks north of the Kansas City Public Library � and close enough for leisurely strolls to the Crossroads Arts District and the new Power & Light District. Walk to work in the heart of downtown, the Government District and the Financial District. SoHo is the vision of John Bennett, president of Master Realty Properties Inc., developer of the area. Bennett named it SoHo in honor of one of New York�s famous neighborhoods. Bennett says that a wide variety of elegant floor plans is available featuring heavy timber ceilings and stunning views, ranging in size from 550 to 1,400 square feet. The entire complex was updated in 2006 with modern kitchens, fresh paint, restored or new flooring and fixtures, as well as new heating, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems. The complex includes a club room, full fitness facility, rooftop terrace, attached parking garage and secured telephone entry system. �People are very surprised when they find out they can get a 670 square foot modernized one-bedroom unit, in this downtown location, with covered and attached parking, for less than $100,000,� said Bennett. �While it is ludicrous to compare SoHo pricing with Manhattan prices (around $800,000 for 650 square feet), many people believe they do get more for their money in a SoHo loft than they can get in Kansas City suburbs, where the median single-family home price is still holding at around the $140,000 mark. It�s a question of each individual�s priorities and values and those are changing rapidly in these days of high gasoline prices and today�s real estate markets. The fact is, downtown residential prices are somewhat steady due to their unique locations. The urban condo market remains steady where other suburban locations suffer their ups and downs.� He adds that many SoHo pricing ranges from $89,000 to $290,000 and many SoHo residents are young professionals and downsizing boomers. �There is a fast-growing group aged in their mid-forties and up, whose kids are out on their own and who want to throw away the lawn mower, purge their doodads and make a fresh start surrounded by restaurants, shops, theaters and other entertainment,� he said. MRP invites homebuyers to visit its KC Loft Central Sales Gallery downtown at the corner of 10th and Wyandotte to view all the available SoHo Lofts living spaces.

Million-Dollar Sunsets for Half Price in Fountains Lofts

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:12:41 -0500

FAST FACTS Unit 801 Fountains Lofts Location: Fountains Lofts are located downtown at 8th Street and Broadway Blvd., in the Historic Garment District, across from the Folger Coffee plant and within walking distance of the River Market, Library District and the Power & Light District. Features: Spacious balcony, northwesterly views, stainless steel and granite kitchen with skylight, two bedrooms and two full baths Price: $475,000 for 1,456 square foot unit with 220 square foot balcony Contact: To arrange a tour, visit the KCLoftCentral sales gallery downtown at 127 W. Central Ave, or call 816-842-6544. Web site: www.KCLoftCentral.com Condominium 801 on the top floor of the Fountains Lofts at the northwest corner of 8th Street and Broadway Blvd. is uniquely situated to drink in one of Kansas City�s most breathtaking and rare views � a panoramic vista of the Missouri River and its bridges, against the backdrop of the landscapes of the northland. Viewing the sunset from the living room or party-sized, 220 square foot balcony may be the best show in town. And, when night falls, the illuminated bridge sparkles its reflection on the water, and viewers are treated to marquee designs of the riverboat casinos. These features characterize this unit and several others in this unique building according to Anne Marie Bennett, project manager for KCLoftCentral. KCLoftCentral is the sales and marketing hub for local preservationist developer Master Realty Properties Inc., MRP is the developer of Fountains Lofts, and several other historic properties in Downtown Kansas City, including the Atriums, Campbell Lofts, and Library Lofts. Bennett said the view from unit 801 at Fountains was a major factor for its addition to MRP�s Elite Collection of select �top-shelf� units favored by the sales team for outstanding features. �The Elite Collection was created by the demand of many homebuyers who visit our sales center and immediately ask to see our very best available condominiums,� she explained. �This select segment of our portfolio represents our premium product priced up to the mid-$700�s. However, unit 801 in the Fountains is only listed at $475,000 in spite of the million dollar views. MRP spent two years meticulously renovating the historic Fountains Lofts building from the outside in, replacing the roof and windows, pouring new concrete floors embedded with a thick membrane of sound-dampening material and finally building a new parking garage for the home owners. Workers remodeled the public foyer and added a modern fitness center with Precor� equipment, a custom-built Jacuzzi� and a large contemporary clubroom and kitchen facility for entertaining guests. �After the sun has set, the HD theater on the lower level is a great place for catching the next best show in town with up to 16 of your friends�, says Bennett. While all the units in the building are completely modernized, in unit 801, homebuyers will find two bedrooms and two full baths, a large walk-in customized closet and a laundry room all within 1,456 square feet. In the kitchen area, beneath a large skylight, tropic brown granite countertops anchor the space and complement the all new stainless steel G.E. Profile� appliances. A gas stove is also standard to the delight of the aspiring chef. Unique to this unit are hand-built, traditional Victorian cabinets that tie in with the structural brick and timber. Bennett added that the master bath features an absolute black granite countertop with double vanity, undermount Kohler sinks, rich cabinets and a large shower with Empire Grey tile surround and a European frameless glass door. Aside from the breath taking views another highlight of the living area is a gas fireplace and historical steel I-beams that originally supported the building�s old freight elevator. The unit is designated as a model unit and is available for tours by appointment or by visiting MRP�s KCLoftCentral sales gallery downtown at 127 W. Central Ave. For more information, please call 816-842-6544 or visit www.KCLoftCentral.com. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., when visitors are always welcome.

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.�