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Downtown clearly leads for true high-rise inventory. The Heights—especially Greater Heights—leads for newer mid-rise development. Lower Heights also offers strong newer choices in a more convenient central setting. EaDo provides selected newer large-scale communities and attractive pricing, but it lacks Downtown’s concentration of true towers and the Heights’ breadth of newer mid-rises. Choose the building type first, then compare exact-unit price, concessions, fees, parking, management, and location.
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- Downtown vs. the Heights vs. EaDo Houston: Which Area Fits You Best? · Editorial source guide
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