Looking like it sprung from the pages of Dwell, the Garden Lofts planned for Detroit’s East Grand Boulevard employs striking design aesthetics and green building principles.

The Grand Boulevard Garden Lofts will take a more modern approach than many other Detroit loft developments. They will be modularly constructed, with each panel built in a controlled environment and insulated to double that of typical new residential construction.

Another “green” element is the collection of rain water run-off in a cistern that will be used to flush toilets and provide landscape irrigation. Furthermore, the roofing material is a membrane that is impervious to water and air filtration which will help direct run-off to the cistern located between the two buildings. [Architect Keith] Phillips says that these environmentally-conscious elements will result in a slightly higher initial cost, but they should end up saving the purchasers money in the long run.

We received a status update on the Trace Lofts in Seattle. More than 60 percent of Trace Lofts have been sold, and there are still great options available. In neighboring Trace North we recently released 10 living spaces on the third floor (views included), and will be releasing more in the coming weeks. Details are available at www.tracelofts.com

We are in the process of changing the ‘for sale’ and ‘for rent’ views for each category. (loft, condo, apartment, house) The new view will help show how many listings are in each city.

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Peebles Corp., a developer of hotels and other real estate, said it bought 13 acres of land in Las Vegas to build a $2.5 billion high-rise condominium and hotel project a half mile from the Las Vegas Strip.

The company paid $65 million for the land, an outside spokeswoman, Natalie Bedoya, said. When completed, the project, called “Las Palmas,” will have four 55-story glass towers with a total of 1,000 condos and 800 suites in a hotel designed by architecture firm Arquitectonica, Peebles, based in Coral Gables, Florida, said in a statement.

The 4.5 million square foot development will not have a casino, the company said. It will be on Paradise Road, east of the Wynn Las Vegas Golf Course and include a spa, retail space, a restaurant and a pool in a “sky lobby” 400 feet above ground.

“As Las Vegas continues to mature as a world class luxury destination, so do its travelers,” Donahue Peebles, founder of closely held Peebles Corp., said in the statement. “More than 50 percent of travelers visit Las Vegas for reasons other than gambling.”

The first building in the development will have a “six-star” hotel on the lower floors and 100 condos on the upper floors for “wealthy buyers who want privacy and exclusivity,” Peebles said. The condos will have 10 to 12 foot ceilings, 24-hour concierge service, 18-hour room service, a health club and views of Las Vegas, Peebles said.

The Internet is an interesting place when people can ‘purchase’ property that doesn’t exist. Read the story below to find out more.

HONOLULU –Real estate is often a long-term investment. But 10,000 years? Lo’ihi Development Co. will soon start offering oceanview lots speculators won’t even be able to stand on for many millennia. That’s because they’re currently submerged more than 3,000 feet below sea level — on an underwater volcano called Lo’ihi, located about 20 miles southeast of the Big Island.
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His Web site will be renovated in the next couple of weeks to officially begin selling parcels for an introductory price of $39.95. Buyers will receive a brochure and a “deed,” but much like Internet groups that claim to sell stars, they probably can’t call themselves owners.

“What’s the scam?” said Norm Nichols, co-developer of the online venture. “If you really think there’s something here that you can’t live with, nobody’s forcing you to buy it. It’s meant to be fun.”

The Web site advertises, “Lo’ihi Seaview Estates: Real Estate for the Future. Grand Water View Front Lots.” A photo of the sales office is a raft in the middle of the ocean.

Nichols and his business partner, Linda Kramer, both Honolulu entrepreneurs, envision online chat rooms and newsletters to discuss everything from street names to what kind of government to install. They want to hold a “homeowners association” meeting — a boat ride over the volcano — every April Fool’s Day.

Scientists don’t really know when, or if, Lo’ihi will break the surface of the Pacific Ocean. Many guess about 10,000 years, but it could be much longer than that.

Stephen Levins, head of the state consumer affairs office, said the offer could be a problem if it were serious. “However, if the Web site is clear it’s a parody and you’re not going to be receiving an actual interest in real estate, that’s something else,” he said.

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Located in Capitol Hill’s Pike/Pine Corridor, the Pike Lofts is a sought after place to live. It’s location provides an easy walk to downtown, the Pike Place Market and Broadway. Complete property listing can be seen here.

We will be promoting the 50th loft listed on our website to the frontpage for a period of 60 days. Normally a service we charge $35.00 for; will be free to the person who adds the 50th loft to our website.

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That’s right! The CitizenrÄ“ Corporation plans to give you $25,000 or more in gear, CitizenrÄ“ says it will loan you a complete rooftop solar power system, install it for free and sell you back the power it generates at a fixed rate below what your utility charges. The company hopes to make back its investment with those monthly payments, augmented by federal tax credits and rebates.

Sounds like a great idea. More than 7,000 people from Maine to San Diego have already signed up for systems. And why wouldn’t they? With no upfront costs — aside from a modest security deposit — consumers can save on their electric bill and help roll back global warming at the same time.

Founded by a solar power veteran and a former tech company executive just 18 months ago, and still officially in a pre-launch phase, Citizenrē says it has $650 million in bank funding behind it. Enviro-actorvist Ed Begley Jr. has cut an eight-minute video for the company website