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Grant recommends calculating week-based concessions using weeks rather than casually calling six weeks “a month and a half.” One simple comparison is to subtract six free weeks from 52, leaving 46 paid weeks, then multiply 46/52 by the stated monthly rent to estimate an annualized effective monthly cost. The exact lease term and property billing method still matter. The broader lesson is to convert every special into a consistent effective-rent number before comparing apartments so a flashy headline does not distort the decision.
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