The Ellington Lofts Auction
I checked out the Ellington Lofts today since they are putting on this auction on may 9th. The prices are insanely cheap [[I know, it's just a starting bid, but still) - most are going for 50 to 60 % off the original price. The lofts are fantastically beautiful with magnificent views of the city. You can get a two bedroom corner loft, with spectacular views and a great patio for 115,000 starting bid. The economy is bad and with the 25 remaining lofts that are up for bid, only about 10 people have pre-registered to attend the may 9th auction. If the number stays that low, you'd have a great chance of getting the lofts as cheap as the starting bid.
Interesting lofts, interesting deals ...may be fraudulent
My wife and I stopped by the Ellington Lofts too on Sunday to check them out and get details on the auction. The unit are truly nice, and I think they are some great deals. Especially the corner units with the wrap-around decks. We decided we aren't loft people. Anyhow afterward we stopped off at Brush Park Lofts. To make a long story, one of the folks showing us through those units recently bought at Ellington Lofts. He said the current condo owners are filing a lawsuit to stop the auction. Unsure what their claims are but here is an interesting point: Before accepting a final bid, the owners are requiring there are at least three bids on each unit in $20,000 increments before accepting an offer. Here is the math: On a unit that opens at $95,000, the first bid is $115,000, the second is $135,000, the third bid is $155,000. Not bad but at least according to this guy, no one is getting the units for $95,000 We were told the developer has since moved to Florida or Arizon and wants to just get out of the Michigan market. One unit has marble in the kitchen and living room, comes with furniture, and is gorgeous.