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Treat flood history as one major factor alongside commute, management, condition, parking, total cost, building design, and emergency planning. When two choices are otherwise close, Uptown101 generally favors the strong newer property to reduce uncertainty about Harvey-era history.
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- Houston Apartment Flooding and Storm Risk: What Renters Should Check · Editorial source guide
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