Living in a loft is a lifestyle choice that revolves around the location you want to live in and your budget. Lofts are the hip, less conforming alternative to condos and the affordable solution to houses. No longer just for the young and struggling artists, lofts offer home buyers a new option for downtown accommodations. Though traditional studio lofts are one bedroom and open, more modern lofts may have segmenting walls to create multiple rooms. When looking to buy a loft, keep the three ?L's? in mind to make sure you find the perfect place to purchase.

Location is the key when looking to purchase a loft. Most loft owners, and future buyers, do not have expanding families so school districts should be a secondary concern and a value-added benefit if your loft is zoned for a good school. Walking distance to convenient retail establishments and entertainment options, however, is essential when looking to purchase. Are their local eateries for friendly lunches and pubs for afternoon drinks on the weekend? Is there a grocery store and dry cleaners nearby? And perhaps the most important consideration is the location of the loft to your primary night time hangout. A good location ensures that you will be the meeting spot for friends to congregate before a night out on the town.

Atlanta has an abundance of lofts in its various in-town districts as well as suburbs, and Dwell Atlanta's new quick search for lofts and condos makes it easier than ever to find the perfect location. Just type in the loft complex or building you are interested in and the quick search will pull up a list of all the available units within your specifications. Visit Dwell Atlanta to play around with the quick search tool and you might find your new, ideal home within seconds.