Atlanta is one of the best cities to look for lofts in. With fantastic historical buildings in many areas, lofts are relatively abundant in Atlanta. Lofts are marketed through various types in Atlanta, including true lofts and 'soft' lofts. If you're in the market for loft, whether to rent or buy, commercially or for residential use, 'soft' lofts are not what they sound like. 'Soft' lofts are an odd mixture of loft and condominium, though they're much more closely related to condominiums than they are lofts in the traditional sense. They're marketed in this way to garner wider appeal, and for some people they are exactly what they are looking for.
Almost every neighborhood in Atlanta offers lofts, from Buckhead to Vinings, from Midtown and Downtown to Peachtree Center. The historic areas of the city will have a larger number and variety of traditional loft styles. This is where you'll find the quaint brick lofts with aged timber beams that are so popular today. These lofts will set you back more cash than other types of lofts in Atlanta, found in more recently built buildings. Midtown probably has the highest concentration of lofts, which appeals to the types of residents that live there. The thriving art, club and college scene in Midtown definitely finds lofts more appealing than more traditional living styles.
Industrial lofts can be found in many areas of Atlanta and are another example of what people think of when they picture lofts. Large industrial areas, with thick metal doors and exposed steel beams are the primary concerns with this type of loft. There are several areas in Atlanta that have a high concentration of this type of loft, though, Castleberry Hill is one of the most prevalent areas.
Lofts in Atlanta are becoming increasingly popular and the costs are reflecting that growth in popularity. You'll be hard pressed to find a two bedroom loft in the city of Atlanta for less than $200,000, though there are a few left in certain areas. If you can luck up on a loft being sold by a private owner you may get a better deal than otherwise, though some brokers offer excellent deals that are prescreened and worth far more than the small fees that they charge.
Atlanta has several loft neighborhoods, comprised of artists, musicians, art galleries and studios. These areas are in high demand and appeal to a wide range of people, from artists to college students and young business professionals. Atlanta offers a wide range of rehabilitated historical lofts, as well. These buildings are all registered on the historical record, and are rehabilitated to remove all the harmful materials and restore them to their original beauty and function. These lofts offer an impressive home, with roots in the past that many people find adds a lot to their purchase.