AUSTIN: Green Water Treatment Plant & Seaholm Power Plant Redevelopment Update Thread - Page 32

smith_atx · #**621** Posted **Oct 31, 2013, 8:27 PM**

Was there any type of down payment involved to reserve a unit?

atex · #**622** Posted **Oct 31, 2013, 8:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by smithlua

Was there any type of down payment involved to reserve a unit?

$5,000 which is refundable until contract in about 90 days

wwmiv · #**623** Posted **Oct 31, 2013, 11:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hill Country

He'll disappear from this forum like LookingUp did after being wrong over and over and over...

I always thought they were the same person.

Syndic · #**624** Posted **Nov 5, 2013, 2:29 AM**

No one's found any more renderings of Block 1 yet? I know they're out there.

Solutioneur · #**625** Posted **Nov 5, 2013, 1:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by wwmiv

Note that solutioneur wasn't saying they wouldn't be sold out, but that they were overpriced and that buyers weren't getting their money's worth...

Either way, he was dead wrong.

1) the building design didn't change at all when they went from apartments to "condos." They are very similar to Gables (next door) $2,000 month rent.

2) nothing has sold.

3) in +2 years we'll see if buyers are willing to pay $500 PSF.

The market makes the final determination on prices and this project is comparable to AMLI, Gables and Hanover apartments. There are few amenities and questions about the buildings quality - those should be answered soon.

Great location, though.

atex · #**626** Posted **Nov 5, 2013, 9:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by Solutioneur

1) the building design didn't change at all when they went from apartments to "condos." They are very similar to Gables (next door) $2,000 month rent.

2) nothing has sold.

3) in +2 years we'll see if buyers are willing to pay $500 PSF.

The market makes the final determination on prices and this project is comparable to AMLI, Gables and Hanover apartments. There are few amenities and questions about the buildings quality - those should be answered soon.

Great location, though.

Solutioneur, you know these were originally designed as condos before they ever switched to apartments in the last downturn right?

I won't try to change your mind as it seems set but I'm pretty excited about this project. Whether the deposits are refundable or not for the time being it says a lot for them to all go in such a short time.

GoldenBoot · #**627** Posted **Nov 5, 2013, 10:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by atex

Solutioneur, you know these were originally designed as condos before they ever switched to apartments in the last downturn right?

I won't try to change your mind as it seems set but I'm pretty excited about this project. Whether the deposits are refundable or not for the time being it says a lot for them to all go in such a short time.

Furthermore, the number of units decreased between the apartment "design" and the current condo "design." So, yes, technically, the design has changed again (amongst more detailed changes I will not get into at this juncture).

The "interior design" of these units will not be equivalent to the apartments next door. So, Andrew (Solutioneur), don't have a stroke over cost. And, just curious, how have your other ventures, Sojourn and New Century Living, turned out?

If you are Andrew West...you are a scam artist and should be banned from this forum!!!

Solutioneur · #**628** Posted **Nov 6, 2013, 4:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by atex

Solutioneur, you know these were originally designed as condos before they ever switched to apartments in the last downturn right?

I won't try to change your mind as it seems set but I'm pretty excited about this project. Whether the deposits are refundable or not for the time being it says a lot for them to all go in such a short time.

If they are sales.

It will be interesting to see if anything changed from the cheaper Apartment plans. So far, they're no different than the Gables apartments next door. They should share that information - especially for any buyers.

atx51278701 · #**629** Posted **Nov 6, 2013, 2:53 PM**

How do you know they are no different than the Gables?

To my knowledge they have not finalized appliance or finish packages at Seaholm which is why the reservations are refundable.

Additionally please show me some "cheap apartments" that have 10 foot ceilings, and gas ranges.

You should probably think a little harder or do a little more research before you post.

Out of curiosity, Solutioneur do you think that Gables Park Tower and Gables Park Plaza have the same level of finish out?

OtherKevin · #**630** Posted **Nov 6, 2013, 10:11 PM**

JoninATX · #**631** Posted **Nov 6, 2013, 10:14 PM**

Thanks for the updated picture OtherKevin.

JoninATX · #**632** Posted **Nov 6, 2013, 10:18 PM**

Btw I just got off the phone with one of the representatives for Seaholm, she told me all 280 units are reserved, and I ask if the tower was U/C and confirmed that it was. Exciting times...

wwmiv · #**633** Posted **Nov 6, 2013, 10:24 PM**

This is a very strong showing for more owner occupied units downtown. I'd expect some more projects to pop up given the strength of this.

KevinFromTexas · #**634** Posted **Nov 7, 2013, 12:44 AM**

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Originally Posted by JoninATX

Btw I just got off the phone with one of the representatives for Seaholm, she told me all 280 units are reserved, and I ask if the tower was U/C and confirmed that it was. Exciting times...

You didn't by any chance happen to ask her how tall it would be did you? I haven't gotten an answer back about it yet.

JoninATX · #**635** Posted **Nov 7, 2013, 1:06 AM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

You didn't by any chance happen to ask her how tall it would be did you? I haven't gotten an answer back about it yet.

Sorry Kevin I forgot to mention about the height. I can give them a call back tomorrow.

KevinFromTexas · #**636** Posted **Nov 7, 2013, 2:55 AM**

I heard that it would be 314 feet to the main roof, but I'm not sure if that is still valid. And I'm wondering what the height to the mechanical penthouse is since it should be about another 10 feet. Ask for both heights if you can.

zedaref · #**637** Posted **Nov 7, 2013, 3:37 AM**

Site plan now available. Nearly 321' to main roof from what I've looked at.

austlar1 · #**638** Posted **Nov 7, 2013, 6:28 AM**

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Originally Posted by GoldenBoot

Furthermore, the number of units decreased between the apartment "design" and the current condo "design." So, yes, technically, the design has changed again (amongst more detailed changes I will not get into at this juncture).

The "interior design" of these units will not be equivalent to the apartments next door. So, Andrew (Solutioneur), don't have a stroke over cost. And, just curious, how have your other ventures, Sojourn and New Century Living, turned out?

If you are Andrew West...you are a scam artist and should be banned from this forum!!!

My goodness! Can it be true?

https://sites.google.com/site/andywestpublicrecord/

JoninATX · #**639** Posted **Nov 7, 2013, 6:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

I heard that it would be 314 feet to the main roof, but I'm not sure if that is still valid. And I'm wondering what the height to the mechanical penthouse is since it should be about another 10 feet. Ask for both heights if you can.

Sure thing Kevin.

pato79 · #**640** Posted **Nov 8, 2013, 12:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by Solutioneur

1) the building design didn't change at all when they went from apartments to "condos." They are very similar to Gables (next door) $2,000 month rent.

2) nothing has sold.

3) in +2 years we'll see if buyers are willing to pay $500 PSF.

The market makes the final determination on prices and this project is comparable to AMLI, Gables and Hanover apartments. There are few amenities and questions about the buildings quality - those should be answered soon.

Great location, though.

Actually those who made a reservation will be going into contract in 90 to 180 days. Seller asking for 5% down. Dont think that it will be refundable which tells me all details will be released at that time.