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A high-rise is worth the premium when the renter receives real lifestyle value: 24/7 concierge, frequent resident events, useful amenities, controlled access, concentrated social interaction, and a building the renter genuinely enjoys. Grant does not recommend paying more simply for height or a dramatic lobby. Price-to-value matters. If the premium strains the budget or the building’s service does not justify the cost, a newer mid-rise is often the smarter choice. The question is what the extra monthly dollars buy in daily convenience, social opportunity, and service.
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