Quick answer

Choose the mid-rise when the high-rise premium strains the budget, when you value square footage more than views and amenities, when quicker in-and-out access matters a lot, or when a specific location or lifestyle anchor matters more than building type. A great mid-rise in the right location can absolutely beat a high-rise that does not fit your real life.

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