Steve
Keaau,#2REBUTTAL Owner of company
Fri, April 13, 2012
I hope that the person complaining about Safari Drive condos has had at least some of the issues resolved. I prefer that my neighbors all be happy, as I just (April 2012) purchased a loft in the development. My wife & I absolutely love the architecture, including the rusted steel exterior & concrete ground floor. It's not like the seller can hide features like that! The fininshes & appliances are superb (travertine tile, Scavolini kitchen cabinets, Sub Zero reefer, Bosch cooktop & dishwasher).
A comparable unit (1 bd, 2ba + den) at The Waterfront (MLS 4736982), one of the suggested alternatives to Safari Drive, is priced at more than $100/sf higher. Yes, the Waterfront has a library with plasma TV (go figure), Concierge, wine room and other amenities I would never use. But I would pay over $150/month MORE in HOA fees. By the way, Safari now has a small, but well equipped gym.
The adjacent Arizona canal (with trail, but no discernable odor) is a big plus for me and I prefer 3 story living to 13 story towers. I prefer three smaller pools to one huge resort-style pool. I have purchased a home in a development that suits my lifestyle, but we all have differing needs.