Work from home? Luxury condos are a great choice.
The art of working from home just got easier when living in one of Houston’s luxury condos.
It’s becoming increasingly prevalent for developers to be able to accommodate their residents’ desire to telecommute, and be able to function at top level for every workrelated need.
In a recent New York Times article, Seven Ways Telecommuting Has Changed Real Estate ,it stated that as wireless technology continues to change, remote workers still represent a minority of the work force, but the numbers continue to grow. It also reported that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics stated that about 24 percent of employed persons worked at least part of the time at home. For people with advanced degrees, the number was 42 percent.
Dwell.com also reported that condos are offering residents workspaces with individual workstations, separate conference rooms, and even indoor/ outdoor seating in their article,
Stephanie Aron-Weiss with Douglas Elliman Real Estate said there are many perks a condo homeowner has to look forward to if working from home. One is that most common areas have Wi-fi when you need a change of scenery, including the poolside, she said.
Meetings and personal attention are also possible on site.
The concierge can help
“Scheduling meeting rooms is easy with your building concierge. If the building offers valet, then meeting attendees can utilize that service at no additional cost if the event/meeting is smaller in scale. Also, packages and deliveries are secured by the building’s staff, and the resident is notified upon their arrival for ease of receipt,” said Aron Weiss.
For larger meetings or a smaller gathering, that’s not a problem either.
“Most buildings offer conference rooms that double as private dining spaces that are typically outfitted with high-end furniture and enclosed for privacy,” Aron-Weiss said. “These rooms are perfect for business or social events on a smaller scale. The larger lounges are typically connected to the conference/dining rooms to allow for maximum versatility. These spaces can fit upwards of over 100 people.”
These rooms come prepared with all the technology needed for presentations and more.
“They are outfitted with televisions and AV connections. They are typically attached to prep kitchens for events that serve drinks and hors d’oeuvres. The maintenance staff can assist with additional furniture and equipment to make your event even more custom to your needs,” said Aron-Weiss.
Impressing clients or important connections is easy to do with catering kitchens.
“Catering kitchens are popular amenities in many buildings. They are often adjacent to larger meeting spaces and resident lounges to allow caterers to prepare food out of sight of the event attendees,” Aron-Weiss said.
Residents can also find cyber lounges, smart home technology, lounge bars with cocktails, media rooms, private dining areas, and concierge assistance.
Houston properties, including The River Oaks, The Wilshire, and Hanover Post Oak, all offer a variety of these amenities for their homeowners.