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Exploring the Vertical Evolution of Luxury Condos in the Bayou City

Since the early 1980's Houston’s skyline has told a story of ambition — from gleaming office towers to bold new residential high-rises that redefine luxury living. While the city’s tallest structures were once mostly offices, a new class of condominium and mixed-use towers is quickly changing that history.

These buildings might not be the newest or the most expensive condo towers in Houston, but if you're looking for the best views you've come to the right place. Let’s explore Houston’s tallest condo towers, from timeless icons to modern glass landmarks.

The Huntingdon Condos Houston1. The Huntingdon

Address: 2121 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019
Height: ~503 feet | Floors: 34
Completed: 1984

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There are so many buildings out there – how do you begin to find the right one?

When you’re starting your high-rise condo search you’ll quickly find that in most cities there are a myriad of buildings that each offer a different lifestyle. How do you decide which one is best for you? Staring with this guide may help.

It's important to consider the needs for each family member (including four-legged ones!) before you start looking.

Once you start looking it’s easy to get drawn in by amenities or features you don’t really need, sometimes at the expense of more practical choices. You also may get burned out looking at too many buildings before you get to the ones that would fit your needs best. So before you and your Realtor start touring take a…

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They cover quite a bit, and they may not be much different than what you’d pay in a home over time.

high-rise fitness centerSo you’ve decided you’d love to live in a high-rise condo, but those monthly HOA dues might have you scratching your head. What exactly are those dues for? Each high-rise will be a bit different, and the exact coverage can and will vary. If the HOA dues seem high, consider how much you would pay on a single family home to maintain the structure and roof, monitored security, the yard maintenance, pest control and insurance. Then factor in utilities, trash water, etc. and what it would cost to join a gym and have access to a pool. You might find the monthly cost isn’t that much more than you’d pay for a comparably-priced single family home.

Let’s…

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LEED PlaqueLEED is about leadership in green thinking — it’s intended to make buildings more efficient and better for the environment. You’ve probably seen a LEED certification on a building before, or perhaps you’ve seen it advertised in a new condo building that you are considering buying into. You probably already know that LEED means green.

However, as you might expect, it’s a little more complex than that. Below, you’ll find a quick condo-focused guide to the points that LEED considers, the process of reviewing projects and the various levels of certifications available.

An Introduction to Green Buildings

The USGBC is currently on LEED 5., and the program has expanded to cover various different types of developments. There are nine major categories…

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