Should I choose a smaller Austin high-rise for a better view and location?

Quick answer

It can be the better choice if the smaller unit still meets your basic needs and the view or location materially improves your everyday life. Grant would personally accept less space for the right Lady Bird Lake view. Natural light remains a major unit-level priority, and a dark unit can outweigh the building’s advantages.

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