Whether you currently live in Houston or are planning on moving to our great city, you want the best that Houston real estate has to offer. While every type of home has pros and cons, the best way to enjoy the “Space City” is up in the clouds! No matter if location, amenities, or bang for your buck are your top priorities, high-rise living in Houston provides a luxury lifestyle that will exceed will your expectations. So, what makes a high rise more desirable than a mid-rise or single-family home? Here are six reasons home buyers should consider high rise living in Houston:
1. Location, Location, Location
The first thing home buyers tell us they want is a good location because it is the only thing about a home you cannot change. High rises offer the very best of urban living that you won’t find elsewhere. The buildings are in the heart of their neighborhoods, which gives residents the lifestyle they crave with easy access to nightlife, bars and restaurants, transportation, and retail. This proximity means high rise livers spend less time commuting and more time enjoying their home and neighborhood.
2. Extended Amenities
As mentioned above, the location of a high rise means being closer to many amenities; however, most high rises also offer on-site amenities that will surely impress One of the biggest perks is parking, and the luxury of high rise living means a coveted underground parking spot. It may seem simple, but anyone who has tried to live, work, or play in the hottest neighborhoods Houston has to offer knows an assigned parking spot is worth its weight in gold. High rises also go above and beyond the ordinarily crowded pools and fitness centers that any regular apartment complex can offer. Houston high rises tap into luxury living by providing state-of-the-art fitness rooms with top-notch equipment, pools with spas and saunas, game rooms, on-site cafes and shops, and enhanced security measures such as doormen, controlled entry, and security systems.
Speaking of concierges and security systems, many residents note that high rises offer the best of the best in home security. High rises are built in the best locations, meaning they are typically in very safe, desirable neighborhoods. Additionally, high rises provide layers of protection for their residents. Full-service buildings offer a valet, concierge, 24-hour on-site surveillance main door (with a porter), as well as a private entrance on each floor, which puts several monitored steps between you and anyone who should not be there. Being on the upper floors also prevents traditional home break-ins from intruders that break windows or access opened doors. Many units are wired or pre-wired for state-of-the-art security systems, or one can be added for extra security if needed.
4. Sustainability
Though it may seem counterintuitive, high rise living is entirely sustainable. Many buildings are newer and therefore offer up-to-date features such as energy-efficient windows, tankless water heaters, LED lighting, and energy-efficient appliances. Living in a shared building also helps keep resource usage down. For example, any shared walls, floors, or ceilings allow some transfer of heating and cooling, which means you and your neighbors help each other maintain the temperature, requiring less energy. Additionally, lots and land are a finite resource. High rises offer the same luxury of a larger home while utilizing vertical space.
Easy! Living in a high-rise is a low maintenance lifestyle. You maintain your residence interior as you would living in any other environment, but nothing else is your responsibility. All of the amenities mentioned above are cleaned and repaired by the property owners. Although you could add the pools, spas, gyms, and security measures to any home, the price for installation and upkeep quickly adds up. The lot sizes for luxury homes comparable to high rise units and penthouses also means a significant amount of time or money put towards maintaining the grounds. Sure, buyers will pay upfront to get into a luxury high rise, the ease of maintenance saves you a lot of time and money versus the same amenities in a single-family home.
On top of all the other reasons to consider high-rise living in Houston, the best reason is the one that words can’t describe. Just imagine accessing your own private view of the city.
These are just 6 of the reasons that a buyer should consider high rise living when looking in Houston. Between the location, perks, ease of care, and inspiring views, it’s not so much why should you look at high rises; it’s why wouldn’t you? Are you ready to move on up to luxury high rise living? Let JD Adamson, and his team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate, help you find the perfect home in the sky.
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