Shuki Haiminis

Shuki Haiminis

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Published 10/09/2008 - By Lofty ambitions in the real estate industry

You might think it’s a crazy time to make a bet on the real estate market, with median prices in the Boston region down some 10 percent from the same time a year ago.
   But that isn’t deterring Shuki and Yoni Haiminis, two brothers who grew up in Newton and currently work in the real estate industry. They bought the lofts.com domain name in 2005 (notably before the local housing market started to fall apart) for $100,000 and have recently launched their own Web site with that name. As you would expect, the site is entirely devoted to loft-style condos and apartments.
   The site, which relies on a Multiple Listing Service feed, shows a full range of loft properties in Eastern Massachusetts, from a $2.2 million, 2,600-square-foot home on State Street in downtown Boston to a $129,000, 800-square-foot loft in downtown Lowell. Twenty neighborhoods in Boston are represented, as well as 25 other communities in the state.
   Shuki Haiminis, president of the Boston-based site, says he is focusing on the Boston area first. But his brother recently moved to New York City with plans to set up a similar database for loft properties there. Eventually, Shuki envisions expanding to cities such as Chicago, Miami and  other metro areas with numerous industrial buildings that have been converted for residential use. He says he is already receiving emails from people, asking him when he can open up in their home cities.
   As for that seemingly pricey outlay of cash for the domain name, Shuki says he could easily recoup that investment if he wanted to sell it now. He says he has received several offers already, and believes he could sell it for something in the “seven figures.” But he says he would rather hold onto it and see just what it can do for his fledgling venture.

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Published 10/08/2008 - By Lofts.com Makes Urban Living More Accessible in Boston

BOSTON, Oct 08, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Think of urban living, and lofts are likely the first homes that come to mind. There's a reason for this: Lofts are one of the fastest-growing real estate trends, thanks to their versatility, their central location and the live-work movement. Now, thanks to the new Lofts.com ( http://www.lofts.com), Boston loft renters, buyers and sellers are more connected to the loft lifestyle than ever.
Launching first in Boston with plans to move into New York next, Lofts.com aims to be the hub of the city's booming loft market.
"Our philosophy is simple: We'll use our passion for and knowledge of lofts to help our clients find their dream lofts," explained Lofts.com president Shuki Haiminis. "We live and breathe lofts. So now we're asking Boston to let our obsession translate to buyers and renters finding their ideal lofts."
One of only a handful of real estate sites that celebrate loft living, Lofts.com agents list hundreds of lofts of various architectural styles and price points in the greater Boston area -- from a $49,000 garage loft in Worcester to multimillion-dollar lofts on the Financial District waterfront. Those not in the market to buy just yet will also find plenty of loft rentals, from an $832-a-month Haverhill loft to a brand-new, thoroughly modern $3,500-a-month loft in Cambridge's Central Square.
"Boston's loft market is very active," stated Yoni Haiminis, vice president of Lofts.com. "Lofts.com gives loft owners a highly visible place to list their lofts and find buyers or renters who are exclusively interested in lofts."
Loft owners can list their Boston-area lofts for sale or rent at Lofts.com. The process is quick and free, and the Lofts.com team encourages Boston loft sellers and landlords to take advantage of the new resource.
"The Lofts.com team is excited to bring our loft listings and resources to our hometown of Boston," concluded Shuki Haiminis. "We invite anyone interested in Boston lofts and loft living to come check out Lofts.com."
About Lofts.com
Backed by a full-service, high-energy sales and marketing team, Lofts.com specializes in sales and rentals of loft properties in Boston and throughout Massachusetts. The company's agents use Lofts.com as part of a comprehensive strategy to help loft sellers, buyers and renters reach their goals. In the future, Lofts.com plans to expand into other large metro areas, including New York City. To learn more, visit http://www.lofts.com.
    Contact:     Shuki Haiminis     Lofts.com     617-304-9783     [email protected]     http://www.lofts.com