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A lot for Grant. He would often choose a brighter apartment with good orientation over extra square footage or a nominally higher floor. Natural light affects how the unit feels every day and cannot be fixed easily after move-in. Check the exact unit, window direction, nearby buildings and time of day rather than assuming a model apartment’s brightness will match yours.
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