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10 ways these River Oaks apartment homes will elevate your next chapter

In what may be Houston’s most coveted neighborhood sits NOVEL River Oaks, a new beacon of classic architecture and modern lifestyle that honors the heritage, elegance, and natural beauty of the area.

A testament to high-end living, these elegant apartment homes make an impression and continue the pace of this alluring ZIP code that’s steeped in history.

Here are 10 notes about NOVEL River Oaks that illustrate how you can elevate your own narrative here.

1. It’s a natural fit
Canopied under lush live oaks, the setting for your new home is an idyllic haven within the city. The airy, botanical aesthetic is just as picturesque as the neighborhood that surrounds it.

2. Every layout is luxurious
From entertaining family and friends to quiet nights at home, the one-, two-, and three-bedroom floorplans are designed for beauty and functionality.

There are two interior finish options, but you should know that all units come with hardwood floors, private balconies, spacious walk-in closets with built-in shelving, and gourmet kitchens complete with stainless steel appliances and wine refrigerators.

3. Have a stay-cation at the retreat-style pool
Both the rooftop pool with sun ledge and the pool house with an outdoor living room have “vacation vibes” written all over them — no travel time required. There’s also a sunset terrace with grilling lounges for post-pool-day noshing.

4. WFH — with or without the "W"
Thanks to a map room equipped with quiet areas for focus time, along with public meeting spaces and an executive conference room, working from home has never looked better.

When you’ve put in enough hours for the day, the indoor-outdoor city-view lounge, as well as the conservatory and veranda, are the perfect places to grab a drink and unwind.

5. You can also work out from home
The full athletic club onsite features the most innovative equipment and machines along with a flex fitness studio.

6. Very good neighbors included
Located at the iconic intersection of Willowick and Westheimer, you’re in good company the minute you walk out the door.

The chic boutiques of Highland Village are just around the corner and eclectic global restaurants and Central Market are all within strolling distance, too.

7. Furry BFFs welcome
Not only is taking Fido outside a walk in the park (literally!) with beautiful oak-lined pathways, but there is both a pet park and grooming room onsite.

8. Too many other amenities to count
From a coffee bar and hosted wine tastings to concierge service, valet parking, and package delivery — and, of course, a gated, access-controlled parking garage, electric car-charging stations, and more — the list of amenities seems to go on forever.

9. This place is buzz-worthy, literally
Through a partnership with Alvéole, NOVEL has adopted honeybees to help change the narrative of the urban environment and reconnect the community to the subtle wonders of nature.

10. There’s even more to look forward to
Coming soon, NOVEL will be adding another layer to its own narrative with a range of high-end retail partners that will be moving in soon.

Photo courtesy of Crescent Communities

The indoor-outdoor city-view lounge is the perfect places to grab a drink and unwind.

NOVEL River Oaks is now leasing. Explore your next chapter here or call 713-597-8035 to schedule your personalized tour today.

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Houston ranked No. 3 destination for Gen Zers on the move for 2023

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As Gen Z enters adulthood, many are flocking to the nation's biggest cultural hubs like New York City, Los Angeles, and now Houston, which had the third-highest inflow of Gen Zers in 2023.

H-Town's new reputation as a Gen Z hotspot was unveiled in a recent report by American home improvement brand This Old House, which analyzed migration trends across multiple generations using 2023 U.S. Census Bureau data.

Houston saw an influx of 22,868 Gen Z residents last year to become the generations third most popular city. That's up from ranking as the No. 11 most popular city in 2022. Houston gained fewer than 7,600 new Gen Z residents during that time in comparison to 2023's migration trend.

Houston started gaining traction as an up-and-coming destination for Gen Zers last year, when the "experience-hungry generation" was on the hunt for an affordable place to live with vast opportunities for entertainment, education, or employment.

Real estate marketplace Zillow seems to agree on a statewide scale, declaring Texas as the No. 1 destination for Gen Zers on the move in 2024.

While Houston saw big gains in its Gen Z population last year, many other big cities saw a mass exodus.

"El Paso, Texas, has lost the most residents from this generation, with a drop of 5,607, a sharp turn from 2022 when the city saw an increase," the report said. "Other cities, including Plano, Texas; Memphis, Tennessee; McKinney, Texas; and Wichita, Kansas, are seeing similar declines."

The report also surprisingly revealed that Houston is also one of the top destinations for millennials and Gen X, whereas both New York City and Los Angeles lost more residents among those two generations in comparison.

Houston ranked as the No. 1 city for Gen Xers and No. 4 for millennials based on their respective migration trends in 2023. Houston gained 6,312 new Gen X residents last year – the most nationwide – and the fourth-highest amount of millennials (5,301 new residents).

"Gen X, baby boomers, and the Silent Generation are also moving away from major cities, particularly New York City and Washington, D.C.," the report said. "They’re heading to some of the same cities as Gen Z, including Houston and Jacksonville, Florida."

The top 10 cities that gained the most Gen Z residents in 2023 are:

No. 1 – New York City, New York
No. 2 – Los Angeles, California
No. 3 – Houston, Texas
No. 4 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
No. 5 – Chicago, Illinois
No. 6 – San Diego, California
No. 7 – Seattle, Washington
No. 8 – Charlotte, North Carolina
No. 9 – Dallas, Texas
No. 10 – Minneapolis, Minnesota