Covid-19 Has Changed Home Building in the Age of Telecommuting – Patch.com

Channahon, IL As COVID-19 changes how and where people do their jobs, giving many the freedom to work remotely, some for the very first time, so too has COVID-19 changed the way people are thinking about their homes. The rise in remote work is already changing people's preferences in single-family homes and affording them greater freedom in choosing where and how to live.

The potential threat of those leaving expensive urban centers is real. Why live with congestion when you could have half an acre and a custom house in Copper Leaf for a fraction of the price compared to some urban centers close to and in Chicago.

"The importance of home offices has almost begun to rival the attention that buyers give to kitchens," said Judi Gardner, CEO of Channahon based Gardner Luxury Homes. "Where they will work is on nearly every buyer's mind along with having dedicated space in the home for children to do their homework."

While some buyers just want a comfortable space to plop down with their laptops, more and more of Gardner's customers want a dedicated room where they can shut the door and take calls without interruption. "We've always done what the customer wants but we are taking the proactive step of updating of floor plans to include home offices."

Covid-19 has also changed Gardner's overall approach to marketing. "Before, our target demographic would be those in and around Channahon, Minooka, Shorewood and Plainfield. Covid-19 has forced us to think differently why not live where you love? If you love the woods, hiking, boating, fishing why not come move to Channahon and truly begin to love life?", says Gardner.

If you're looking to find a place with a true sense of community, perhaps Channahon may be a remote workers dream.

Gardner Luxury Homes is a semi-custom and custom home builder with developments in Channahon, Illinois as well as Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. For more information, please visit http://www.glhhomes.com

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