By Brent Cole

February 17, 2010 – 4:22 pm

     Unlike any other Downtown Community, Solara Lofts has taken on a personality that inspires creativity and function.  The advantage of personalizing a floorplan to accommodate a lifestyle need has allowed homeowners to create the perfect home.   The following is a photo collage detailing some of the unique transformations that have been created:

This is a dramatic entry personified. With custom light boxes to accent beautiful etched glass artwork.

This is an example of a Flex Loft with a custom “pony wall” to separate live space from bedroom space. A great solution for those who like room separation, but want to maintain the open feel. 

Another view of the flex loft designed with a pony wall and custom closet. 

Style meets function. This is an example of a loft home which glass partition walls were added for privacy and room separation. For added privacy, a framed glass transom was added. The transom was designed with clear glass to allow for maximum light, accentuating beautiful custom lighting. 

Another example of the frosted sliding panel system with a clear glass transom. Art + Function. 

This is one of our most recent custom modifications, where the homeowner wanted a en-suite door to the master bedroom to be added to the guest bedroom. The homeowner also came up with a very functional design modification for the sink, which allowed for more usable counter space, with beautifully appointed fixtures. 

This is an example where a glass transom will be added to add natural light, to an otherwise dark bedroom. This is an example of a complete transformation of a loft to a traditional 2 bedroom type floorplan. 

This is an example of a studio loft that the home owner had us redesign to better accommodate the use of space. We added the wall with the open transom to allow light transfer. The wall shown has dual purpose: It divides the home space from the bedroom sleeping area, creating more privacy. Secondly, the wall provides the function of added closet space. By removing the original closet & adding the closet shown above and below, we actually created a more efficient use of the space. 

This is the reverse view of the closet, with usable storage space on top. 

In this example, the buyer required more closet space. To match the buyers elegant taste, a combination of contemporary sliding glass panels and mirrored panels were added. This allowed the use of the space to be maximized, accented with a modern elegance to compliment the design theme. 

This is the perfect example of overcoming the home buyers objection to not enough counter space. Originally this floorplan featured a space saving galley kitchen, but the buyer cooks and entertains guests frequently, so we designed a custom island return with lots of counter space, seating room and even a built in wine cooler!

We encourage you to stop by the sales studio to preview the remaining  homes available at Solara Lofts.  There are only 19 more homes available, which limits your opportunity for a fully customizable loft home.

Schedule an appointment with one of our sales agents to see all of the floorplan and custom design options.  We look forward to creating the perfect home for you!

Solara Lofts Sales Studio

Open Daily 10:00am-5pm

1551 Fourth Avenue

San Diego, CA  92101

619 231-2400

A tax credit of up to $8,000 is available for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009.

That means the clock is ticking!

Solara Lofts has about 30 new homes available, but they have been going  FAST!!!

Since our announcement of FHA & VA project approval we have doubled our sales in the past 90 days!  Some of the best floorplans are still available, so stop by our sales office for a presentation of our last remaining homes.

1. Low Interest Rates
2. State & Federal Tax Credits for New Construction & First Time Buyers
3. FHA & VA Project Approval
4. Builder’s Best Pricing

In January,  Solara Lofts released a limited list of 18 homes with reduced pricing.  Since then the series of events listed above has created this “perfect storm” for home buyers at Solara Lofts.  Our First Release of  “Builder Best” Priced homes are now SOLD OUT.

Today we are announcing the Second Release of “Builders best” Priced homes.  These are some our most drastic reductions to date.  With the velocity that we have seen in sales in recent weeks we encourage you NOT to wait.   Schedule an appointment to preview from our available homes before it is too late!

Solara Lofts Sales Studio

Open 10:00am-5:00 Daily

619 231-2400

Heritage Security was just hired on to Solara Lofts to provide a higher level of security to compliment the community’s luxurious appeal…

Heritage Security Services has earned an unsurpassed reputation for excellence in the contract security services industry.  Their standards are some of the highest in the business: 

Officers are recruited on the basis of customer relation skills, appearance, experience and background. All security officer candidates undergo extensive background checks including past employers, military records, criminal records and interviews with references. Each candidate is screened for attitudes toward drug use, theft and dishonesty. Preferred recruiting sources include security training schools, military service, personal referrals and law enforcement agencies.

Professional and friendly security guards monitor and patrol the Solara Lofts Community with the highest level of integrity.  Homeowners enjoy the assurance of a top notch guard who improves the quality of life in the community.  Homeowners often have guests that request parking in Solara’s Guest Parking Spaces and with arrangements with the on-site guard, the guard can grant the guest access into the parking garage or building upon permission of the homeowner.  This is a great convenience eliminating the hassle of physically leaving the comforts of your home! 

Solara Lofts:  Life without the hassles!

Marty Hayek from Countrywide Home Loans gave us some exciting news in an email this morning:

Yesterday, the Federal Reserve announced they were going to extend their practice of purchasing Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS’s for the financial gurus).  

“So what ?  Well… interest rates dropped a full .25% that’s what!”

In addition; Solara Lofts is introducing the Smart Step Buy Down by Countrywide to their featured lofts. This means you can purchase one of our new lofts at an interest rate of 2.5%  for the first year, 3.5% for the second and a below market rate of 4.5% for the next 27 years! 

The best part about the Smart Step is that it allows our preferred lender to qualify you using the start rate of 2.5%, that adds a whole lot of buying power to those of us looking for that little push to get into this outstanding buyers market.   

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to purchase a NEW Home at Solara at Builder’s Best Pricing with unbelievably low interest rates!  Give us a call to get all the details.

Marty Hayek
Countrywide,FSB.
San Diego Builder Division
Martin_Hayek@countrywide.com
martyhayek@vzw.blackberry.net
Cell:760-419-0865
FAX:1-866-380-2879

Skandia, the builder and general contractor, allows you to “personalize” your home… “Just the way YOU want it!”

Introducing:  THE FLEX LOFT!

The concept of “Flex Loft” derives simply from the flexibility in the space itself. By offering flexible options to this open loft type floor plan, the possibilities are limitless… Custom built out bedrooms, half walls, contemporary movable partition walls, platform room separations, custom closets, and built in home office work spaces are just a few of the ways Skandia can personalize your home.

The Flex Lofts are surprisingly affordable- starting from the high $200,00s and offered in several different shapes and sizes. Call the Solara Lofts Sales Studio for details on specifics and availability (619) 231-2400.

We teamed up with SPACE San Diego and Parker Rose Design Company on this beautiful loft home.

Here’s what your new condo could look like:

Flex Loft 405- Featuring custom pony wall room divider

The Custom “Pony Wall” Bedroom Space allows room separation and the open feeling of a loft. Allow us to work with you to personalize your own home.

All Flex Loft Baths have beautiful GRANITE COUNTER TOPS with Double Sinks!

This is one of our newly featured “Builder’s Best” priced homes.

An exceptional value that includes a custom pony wall bedroom division, a built in home office workspace, a custom closet, European cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, Eurostar Tilt & Turn Windows, custom paint, parking, and more!

As the buyer, you have the option to purchase this home partially furnished with the Razel II Bed and beautiful Expandable Table from SPACE. You can even purchase this Parker Rose Designed model home, “Turn Key.” Ask our sales team for details on all of our Custom Flex Loft Options.

Beautifully staged by Parker Rose Design!

All Solara Homes Include Eurostar Tilt & Turn Windows!

At Solara Lofts we have included a FLEX plan that has three different design options. The really good news is that these homes can include really well designed furniture provided by SPACE San Diego.    SPACE San Diego is an interior design firm and Multi-Functional Furnishings showroom whose design philosophy is based on five solutions that maximize your living space.

That means that you can pick out a loft you like at Solara Lofts and then work with the professionals at SPACE to create a unique design concept that fits your personal style!

Flex units range in price, some are just $329,900.

You should get by Solara and check it out.

Solara’s number is (619) 231-2400