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Ask about garage cleanliness and access, gate design and closing speed, assigned or unassigned parking, EV charging, guest parking, and how residents enter the building from the garage. In high-rises, Grant especially likes floor-restricted key-fob elevator systems that prevent unrestricted access to residential floors. These details may not appear in a polished photo gallery, but they affect daily convenience and personal comfort. HomeBase often films garages and practical access areas because a remote renter should understand how the building actually functions, not just what the amenity deck looks like.
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