Moving Downtown

[Steve]

Worthy Cook, can you call me? Your search mirrors others I've heard about and I'd like to write about it. You can reach me at 4*7*5-3*2*3*0.
(Astericks to avoid online bots)
Thanks - Steve

[flintysooner]

I looked at Central Avenue the other day. I do understand the comment about the strange layout. Still I think the layout could be used to good advantage.

But I really liked the exterior design and the density of the construction. The thing was just so quiet and solid. Just hard to get that without density.

I was impressed with the geothermal heating and cooling and the weather proofing. Really no cost spared there and that's a long term payoff. The combined cable, phone, and internet pricing was amazing! I thought that was a really good feature all by itself. The big terrace was nice, too. And I was in the garage when a couple of residents were coming and going. Visited with one person who was really positive about the entire experience of living there.

The cost per sf is definitely high but the quality of construction was also evident though as much in things that aren't very visible or spectacular.

That corner unit that is being custom finished was amazing.

[dismayed]

Well I finally got to look at the lofts at maywood park and honestly I was not that impressed. The floor plans seemed to generic and the hardware and woodwork was very tradional, which confused me because in the pictures on the website it looks very contemporary. plus the lady showing me the place was a real, i mean real, b*&ch.

with that I decided to shelve my plans for now and come back to them in the spring when things have begun to mature more because there was nothing down there that I couldn't live without right now.

Yeah, isn't it odd?

The other thing that really bugged me was there the place is, in the heart of downtown with some great views to the west of the city skyline, and the whole place was developed facing nothingness to the north and south. I forget what the floor plan was called, but they had one multi-level town-home concept with big funky shaped windows facing downtown but if I remember right they only had like 2 or 4? of those units.

It just seems odd to me. Wish downtown developers would realize it's not just about the place itself, it is also about the view.

[metro]

worthy, I totally agree about the bad choice of countertops/cabinets and hardware for the lofts. Totally not urban. Unfortunately I was treated fairly rude by their staff as well and have heard others say the same. I hope we'll have you as a Downtown neighbor soon at somewhere you will enjoy! Have you considered buying a 1-2 story building and renovating it yourself?

[Richard at Remax]

Steve, I am actually out of town right now but I can get back to you either on monday or tuesday if that is ok. Name is Richard btw.

Metro, I was also treated like crap when I also went and looked at central ave villas as well as the brownstones. I put two and two together and realized they were all run by the triangle development but I don't know what their deal is. I guess when the lady first met me she completely wrote me off cause I am 25 and acted like I was wasting her time. Plus when she said there was no negotiating prices I had enough and politely left.

As for the hardware I expected something modern and contemporary like in the pictures here (theloftsatmaywoodpark.com) but it felt very traditional inside and was disappointed. Also, the unit I was looking at there was a building across the street that was adding a floor or two on top of it and it completely wipe out any view of bricktown.

I really wish they had a development that was built north south so you can get that wow view of downtown. the hill does that for some of thier homes but they are a little too far away.

As for renovating my own place that would be something I wouldn't mind doing when I get a little older but not right at the moment. Like I said before I am going to come back in the spring and see how things are then go from there

[andimthomas]

Wow, if I had 300k to lay down on a home, I damn sure wouldn't be looking at downtown as an option. Call me silly, but I prefer a little privacy.....I'd be looking at a 2000sqft on about 5 acres just west of town.... But that's just me. YRMV

Good luck in your search tho!

300k would buy you a pretty high-end home in Moore. If only my family would have 300k.....or 200k...

[metro]

Worthy, I'd REALLY encourage you to call Anthony McDermid and tell him your experience personally. I'm assuming you met with Brenda who is the Marketing Manager for the Triangle Group. There is no reason they can't negotiate somewhat on price, and I'd bet Anthony ( a well-respected downtown leader and partner in the Triangle Development Group) would be willing to talk with you.