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        <description>Alex Vark and Scott McQuade write helpful articles on Squamish real estate, with tips on property maintenance, negotiation, the steps to successful transactions, and general info on being a homeowner in Sea to Sky.</description>
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        <title>Are there too many condos in Squamish ?</title>
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A Growing Supply of New Condos in Squamish — What It Means for Buyers and Sellers


You’ve probably noticed the number of new condos popping up across Squamish and in some cases, sitting unsold longer than expected. I wouldn't say it's a crash, but it does mark a turning point. After years of rapid pre-sales and limited supply, the local condo market is finally catching its breath.


How We Got Here


Over the last few years, Squamish saw a surge in development. Strong demand, low interest rates, and a growing reputation as one of B.C.’s most desirable small cities encouraged developers to build. But several factors have since shifted: construction costs soared, financing tightened, and higher mortgage rates have made buyers more cautious.


The result? A growing number of completed or nearly completed units that haven’t yet found their owners. Not because people don’t want to live here ( they do ) but because the pace of new inventory has temporarily outstripped active demand.


What This Means for Buyers


For buyers, a surplus isn’t bad news. It means more choice, more negotiating power, and less pressure to rush. We’re seeing incentives, flexible completion dates, and developers more open to creative deal structures.


If you’ve been priced out before or frustrated by bidding wars, this is your window to revisit the market. But approach it strategically: focus on quality of construction, strata health, and resale potential — not just short-term discounts.


What This Means for Sellers


For sellers, particularly those listing resale condos, competition has become real. Buyers are comparing older units to brand-new ones with similar pricing. Presentation, pricing accuracy, and timing now matter more than ever. Well-prepared listings are still selling, but those that miss the mark sit longer.  Those trying to assign a pre-sale will probably have it toughest of all. Not being able to market on the MLS, no showroom to wow buyers, and the uncertainty of what the market will do in the future are tough hurdles and require a very specialized market plan as well as a pragmatic view towards pricing.


Looking Ahead


Squamish remains one of the most livable and resilient real estate markets in B.C. However, like every market, it moves in cycles. The current surplus will likely balance out over the medium to long term as population growth continues and developers moderate future releases.


For now, this is a market that rewards patience, knowledge, and strategy — not speculation. Whether you’re buying or selling, understanding where we are in the cycle is key to making the right move.
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        <title>SQUAMISH Real Estate Market Update October 2024</title>
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As we head into the Fall season here in Squamish, we tend to see a familiar pattern. Typically, after Labour Day, there’s a rush of new listings hitting the market, and buyer activity ramps up as people settle back in after summer vacations and back-to-school preparations. The well-priced, attractive homes usually see action, even multiple offers, while even the ones priced slightly above market or needing a little work still get attention and negotiate offers.This year was a little different, after a fairly quiet summer we were expecting that usual fall market uptick. There have been more listings, but buyer activity was slower to follow. Many buyers were holding off, expecting more rate cuts in the near future, which they hope will improve affordability. As a result, some great listings are sitting longer than usual, especially in segments we usually see strong activity. Townhouses under $1M that usually sell in short order are sitting on the market, and some are selling at prices below recent comps. Well maintained detached homes under $1,750,000 seem to be in short supply with active buyers.If you're selling this Fall, patience will be your best asset. Be ready to price competitively or, in some cases, consider holding off until next year. For buyers, these conditions are some of the best we’ve seen in the Squamish market in a while. Less competition, more time for due diligence, plenty of choices, and the opportunity to negotiate below recent sale prices are all working in your favour.Squamish real estate, like much of the market, moves in cycles. This current slower pace has been one of the longest downtrends we’ve experienced in recent years, but activity will pick up again. Most realtors I speak with are working with multiple sets of buyers that seem to be sitting on the sidelines, it's likely that once interest rates improve they'll jump back in and this will put upward pressure on pricing, especially once the current supply has been depleted. We're already seeing hints of what could be a busy spring market and the Greater Vancouver market has already shown what was a very strong October with sales jumping 30 YOY , Squamish, being a smaller market can see spikes, but they should be looked at with caution as spikes don't necessarily mean a trend. 





As always, I'm happy to go into detail about any particular segment or give you advice on a specific property. I still love talking about Squamish real estate





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    <pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:04:00 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title>SQUAMISH Real Estate Statistics May 2023</title>
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WHAT’S IN STATS CENTRE REPORTS?


These five-page reports capture the latest:


WHAT’S IN STATS CENTRE REPORTS?


The five-page reports listed below capture the latest, all broken down by property type in a visual, easy to read format. See below for an up-to-date stats report on Squamish Real estate. Live stats are updated monthly.








sales,


listings,


days on market, and


price activity.









GET NEIGHBOURHOOD DETAILS


Stats Centre Reports also summarize activity at the neighbourhood or sub-area level.








Brackendale


Brennan Center


Britannia Beach


Business Park


Dentville


Downtown Squamish


Garibaldi Estates


Garibaldi Highlands


Hospital Hill


Northyards


Paradise Valley


Plateau


Ring Creek


Squamish Rural


Tantalus


University Highlands


Upper Squamish


Valleycliffe













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    <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:56:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title>SQUAMISH Real Estate Statistics April 2023</title>
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What’s in Stats Centre Reports?








These five-page reports capture the latest:  




sales,  


listings,  


days on market, and  


price activity. 




All broken down by property type in a visual, easy to read format.  See below for an up-to-date stats report on Squamish Real estate. Live stats are updated monthly.








Get neighbourhood details








Stats Centre Reports also summarize activity at the neighbourhood or sub-area level. 






Brackendale


Brennan Center


Britannia Beach


Business Park


Dentville


Downtown Squamish


Garibaldi Estates


Garibaldi Highlands


Hospital Hill


Northyards


Paradise Valley


Plateau


Ring Creek


Squamish Rural


Tantalus


University Highlands


Upper Squamish


Valleycliffe








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    <pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 15:11:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title>Squamish pre-sale new construction and development update Spring 2023</title>
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Squamish New Construction Purchase Opportunities - a quick look at what's to come.Bringing you the latest in development news and new build purchase opportunities in Squamish. Find out what projects have just been released for sale, what is upcoming and what is available now...New to Market - sales starting nowSEAandSKY's Parkside TownhomesA plans at ~1,500 SQFT, starting from $1.3MB plans at ~1,800 SQFT, starting from $1.5Msoon-to-be-completed, move in May to July 2023Diamondhead Development's Finch Drive Townhomes18 townhomes at ~1900SQFT, starting at $1.16Mestimated to complete Spring/Summer 2025


For more details including floorplans, specific unit pricing and how to secure a home contact me via email, text or phone call.Currently Selling




Diamondhead Development's Finch Drive Duplex - Five remaining


Polygon's Highline at Garibaldi Springs Duplex and Townhome - 60 sold


Harbourview's The Roosevelt Townhomes - Seven Available




Upcoming




Highline at Garibaldi Springs Cottage Ranchers - Spring/Summer 2023


Anthem's MTN Village on Centennial Cityhomes, Condos and Purpose-built rental - anticipated for Fall 2023


Garibaldi Springs Townhomes Phase 2 - TBD 2024


The Oceanfront - TBD


Solterra's 'The Plaza' at Junction Park - TBD


SEAandSKY condos - TBD





If you have questions, comments, or would like to learn more we are always here to chat


Cheers,


Alex and Scott 



Alex Vark | 604 848 4997 | alex@squamish.com


Scott McQuade | 604 815 1985 | scott@squamish.com  
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    <pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:42:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title>Squamish Real Estate Market Update March 2023</title>
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Spring is officially here, days are longer and a hint of Summer's warmth is in the air...but perhaps for brief periods, third Winter will reappear. This time of year is also typically the busiest when it comes to real estate. This edition of the newsletter takes a broader look to start before narrowing in on Squamish specifically and onto the latest pre-sale news. Happy Spring












Greater Vancouver and Squamish Real Estate MarketWe are in a balanced market where neither buyers nor sellers have 'the upper hand' and price movement appears to be fairly stable. It has taken almost a full year to reach this point. New benchmark prices are set after the rapid rise in market values between the Summer of 2020 and the Spring of 2022. The peak of the market was in the Spring of last year with overall activity and prices dropping since. The bottom of the market appears to be close if not realized already. It is important to note that these peaks and valleys are only confirmed in hindsight a few months after they have happened.

We have seen interest rate hikes drop off and indications are that rates will be steady over the next year or so and perhaps start to decline at some point in 2024. A mortgage broker is best suited to provide you with details here and find the specific mortgage product that is the best fit for your individual situation.

Projected interest rate stability coupled with a decrease in market values appears to have spurred activity in the market as real estate is more affordable. For example, a purchase today is more affordable in terms of monthly mortgage as well as closing costs than a purchase in Spring '22.UPDATE: Recent US Bank failures add to the complexity of interest rate projections but most professionals working in the mortgage space believe this news furthers the likelihood of interest rate stability or even decreases by year-end.Supply is low and demand is picking up. At the start of the Spring market, the number of listings typically rises by about 30 and to date in 2023 we are at about a third of the historical average. Typically, there is a multiple-month delay between what I see as a realtor day to day and the sold statistics provided by the real estate board. There is also a disconnect between what I am seeing and hearing from fellow professionals in the industry day to day and what the media is reporting. There is a lot of click-bait out there and attention-grabbing headlines...What I started seeing this past Fall and into today is an increase in activity overall; more inquiries, phone calls, emails, listing appointments, showing requests etc. This ramp-up typically happens over at least a couple of months ultimately this leads to offers being made and properties selling.The increase in activity I believe is not likely to shift us into a strong seller's market with prices rising as they did in recent memory but rather a fairly balanced market with more sales taking place. Ultimately, it comes down to supply vs demand and if we do not see more listings come on the market expect a fairly competitive marketplace this Spring in comparison to the last three quarters of 2022.A closer look at SQUAMISH...Sales to Active Listings ratio (SAR) - a measure of supply and demand, is a key statistic used to determine which way the market is trending. After seeing values reset for most of 2022 we have indications over the last few months that there may be upward pressure on prices for condos and townhomes where detached homes remain in a balanced market. The potential upward pressure is a combination of buyers beginning to act after waiting on the sidelines for most of last year and sellers not willing or needing to list their homes for sale after seeing price corrections in the last year. There are not many new listings coming onto the market and although the number of sales is lower than average the supply vs demand indicators are indicating upward pressure on prices. Over the first three weeks in March, there are 50 new listings and 32 sales total in Squamish. The takeaway here is although the market is slower the low amount of inventory is keeping the door open for a seller's market overall. It is important to zoom in on specific segments of the market one is interested in.In Squamish, the February SAR is as follows. For more details on Squamish statistics - click here






Condos 32


Townhomes 30.4


Detached 13.5






Balanced markets generally occur when the sales-to-active listings ratio is between 12 to 20 percent, Buyers’ markets typically occur when the ratio dips below the 12 percent mark, while Sellers’ markets tend to occur when it surpasses 20 percent for sustained periods.To summarize; Due to restricted supply desirable properties that are realistically priced are selling quickly after being listed while properties that have more considerations and, or are reaching for past highs in pricing will sit on the market and not sell. Buyers are becoming more active spurred by confidence in affordability compared to most of the past year. The gap between detached home and townhome prices has reduced and, to a similar albeit lesser extent, the condo-to-townhome gap has closed as well. If you are considering moving up the property ladder it may be the time to discuss your options and strategize with your realtor.Sellers need to be realistic about the changed marketplace. New benchmarks have been set. Only recent sales should be used as comparable properties to determine current market values and the property down the street that sold in April of 2022 is almost certainly not a useful data point.  

Sellers should have an open conversation with their Realtor about their objectives and together the best strategy based on their individual circumstances can be made to achieve a property owner's goals.

A strong marketing plan and the first impression a buyer gets about a property are vital in achieving a successful sale but in this current market, I cannot stress enough how vital an accurate list price is. A seller in today's market needs to be seen as realistic and attract as many potential buyers as possible. Taking a calculated approach when selling a property is essential, real estate is one of if not the biggest financial assets you will have, so choosing the right 'partner' to sell your property is important. Sellers should be comfortable with their listing realtor being able to openly communicate with them and together create realistic expectations. As a local Squamish real estate agent I view my role as an advisor and the client as the decision maker, additionally, I view our relationship as a partnership in coming up with the best strategy based on one's individual and unique circumstances. As a listing agent ultimately sell their property for the highest price within their desired period of time.Buyers seemingly have the luxury of being patient and waiting for the right property but must be prepared to act when the time is right.

Many Buyers who have been on the sidelines are now ready to act. We are not in a buyer's market but a balanced one and it is important to be ready to act on an opportunity.

Being prepared starts with knowing your financials and putting in the time to research the market. On the financial side speak with a mortgage advisor to get pre-qualified, have an interest rate hold in place and most importantly have a solid understanding of your monthly budget from vacation funds and investment savings to your mortgage payment and subsidiary housing costs (strata fees/home maintenance funds, utilities, property taxes, etc). On the market research side of things your realtor is the advisor here; understanding what neighbourhoods or complexes will be of interest to strata history and zoning knowledge your real estate advisor should be a local expert in the area you are looking to purchase in. When you have isolated the neighbourhoods or buildings of interest you will be ready when the right opportunity presents itself so an offer can be made and negotiations come from a position of strength.


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        <title>How important is the role of negotiator in real estate ?</title>
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Negotiation


plays a crucial role in any real estate transaction, and as a buyer or seller, you strive to achieve the best possible outcome, which heavily relies on the quality of your negotiation. Engaging a real estate agent who is proficient in various negotiation strategies and techniques can make a substantial difference. Negotiation encompasses more than just bargaining over price and involves different factors such as personalities and motivations. A competent negotiator can assist you in navigating these elements, evaluating the pros and cons of different approaches, and determining the optimal negotiation strategy for your unique situation. As the real estate market continually evolves, the significance of this skill only intensifies. Hence, seeking the best training in this field is always a top priority.





Both Scott and Alex are Certified Negotiation Experts and Scott has taken additional training from world-renowned expert Dr. Chester Karrass . We employ these skills on an almost daily basis in the service of our clients and invite you to work together with us while we help you buy or sell in the Squamish real estate market. 
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        <title>The Home Buyer Rescission Period in BC</title>
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The Home Buyer Rescission Period is a new law that has recently come into effect in British Columbia. This law gives home buyers a period of time to reconsider their purchase and potentially back out of the deal. However - this comes with a 0.25 penalty which is paid directly to the seller.


The rescission period is usually three business days from the date that the purchase and sale agreement is signed by both the buyer and the seller. During this time, the buyer can decide whether they want to proceed with the purchase or cancel the agreement. If the buyer chooses to cancel, they must provide written notice to the seller and the penalty will apply.


It's important to note the rescission period is separate from any subjects that are written into the offer (ie subject to financing / inspection / strata documents review ) and often the subject removal period will be longer than the rescission period, resulting in no penalty to the buyer if they don't remove conditions for a bonafide reason.


The rescission period applies to residential properties, including single-family homes, townhouses, and condos, but does not apply to commercial or industrial properties. 


The purpose of the rescission period is to give home buyers a chance to review their decision and make sure that they are fully informed about the property they are purchasing. During this time, the buyer can have the property inspected, review any documents related to the property, and consult with legal and financial advisors.


Although it gives a small degree of uncertainty to the seller in some cases, in hot markets it will likely give some relief to purchasers and help even the playing field for regular buyers that can't risk making purely subject-free offers. All things considered, it's probably a good thing for our industry and another way our government is helping to regulate the home-buying process for citizens.

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        <title>ADVENTURE PHOTOGRAPHY: 5 TIPS FOR PHOTOS YOU’LL CHERISH</title>
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Adventure Photography: 5 Tips for Photos You’ll Cherish





It’s easier than ever to snap amazing photographs. And, with the rise in popularity of Instagram, growing participation in outdoor activities, and ever increasing capabilities and affordability of cameras, anyone can take great photographs that thousands of people can see.


Here are a few tips to try out on your upcoming adventures.


1. The Best Camera is the One That’s With You


This may go without saying, but actually, bring your camera


It doesn’t matter if your camera is a smartphone, flip phone, GoPro, a small compact camera that you found in the drawer of a desk, or a full-fledged professional DSLR – any camera is better than none (if you’re trying to take photographs, of course).

Photo: Eric De Paoli

About the photo (above):  Ski touring near Squamish. This image was taken on an iPhone – it was the only camera I had with me that day, but better than none With technology nowadays, even phone cameras are capable of taking incredible images.


2. Make the Camera Accessible


Now that you have a camera, make it accessible and easy to reach If your camera is buried in your pack, it’s about as useful as a rock weighing you down. How often do you think you’ll stop to take your pack off, pull out your camera, take a photo, put your camera back into your pack and be on your way?


Think about it – if you’re proficient, that’s about a minute of your time, multiple times a day, devoted to getting your camera accessible. By then, you’ve already missed a photographable moment.


Make your camera accessible to give yourself the best chance possible to capture those split-second instances.

Photo: Eric De Paoli

About the photo (above): Climbing Mt. Baker. I often have my camera strapped to my pack’s hip belt for easy access. In this instance, I was able to quickly get my camera ready to snap this photo of my climbing partners approaching me.


3. Ask yourself – What story am I trying to tell?


We’ve all heard the saying: “a photo is worth a thousand words”.


Think back to all of the incredible National Geographic images, or the images that you most like on Instagram. Why did you like them? We are naturally drawn to photos that tell a story within the image.


When you’re in the outdoors, ask yourself: “what story am I trying to tell through my images” and “how can I best represent that.”

Photo: Eric De Paoli

About the photo (above): Jesse Warren on Dreamcatcher 5.14d. This cave is super abstract, with lots of jagged angles and weird ways that light plays on the walls. I knew that I wanted to capture the uniqueness of the setting in an image.


4. Pay Attention to the Light


The most important quality in photography is light, and there is much more to it than it just being night or day. If there is one thing that will make your photography better, it’s being especially picky about the light that you are photographing in.


It’s important to know that cameras see what our eyes see, except worse. The human eye is 50 times more sensitive than today’s camera sensors, and our eyes interpret light and shadows much better than camera sensors.


The takeaway here? If the light that you are seeing seems good – it probably is Take photos.


Good Light


Some examples of ‘good’ light include the golden hue given off by sunsets/sunrises, light streaming through clouds, or diffuse sunlight. If it seems bad, such as being foggy, overcast, or just flat and lacking depth – it might not make for the best photos.

Photo: Eric De Paoli

About the photo (above): Mt. Baker Sunset. The golden light given off at sunset and sunrise are often the best times to take photographs. The colours are more vivid and the shadows cast are less harsh due to the sun’s lower angle to the earth.


5. Anticipate the Moment


What is Likely to Happen


Photography in the outdoors is all about anticipating the moment and having some idea of what is likely to happen, or what the scene is likely to look like at a certain time of day. In a photography studio, you can control virtually any aspect of an image, whereas, in the outdoors most moments are spontaneous.


What Might Happen


That said, although they are spontaneous, you can also reasonably predict what might happen. Going on a summer hike with friends to a lake? You can probably predict that you may jump in the lake to cool off – that would make for a great photo Hitting your favourite mountain bike trail? Bike ahead of your friends, and take photos of them as they ride past you. Hiking to an incredible vista for sunset? Bring your camera


Position Yourself


Taking eye-catching images is much easier if you can anticipate the moments that would make for great photos, and put yourself in a position to proactively capture them.


If you’re five steps behind your friends on a hike, you’ll be taking photographs of their butts all day.

Photo: Eric De Paoli

About the photo (above) : Chief Highliner. I had hiked the chief one day and was surprised to come across a group of high liners. Thankfully, I wasn’t in a rush to get down so I hung out for a few hours, knowing that there would be a good opportunity for a photo of them walking the line with a dramatic backdrop of the Chief behind them.


Too Long, Didn’t Read:


Photography all comes down to these simple tips.




Bring your camera





Make it accessible





Think about what story you are trying to tell





Consider the quality of light





Take lots, and lots of photos



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State of the Art in the Sea to Sky





State of the Art holds a special place in the hearts of Ski and Snowboard festival goers.


The foyer to the conference centre transforms into a gallery space which seems to mark the end of hibernation and powder fuelled missions where you can’t make it 5 feet from the entrance without seeing a familiar goggle-tanned face.

Opening Night- Photo: Ben Haggar

It’s a place to catch up with friends old and new – chat about epic lines from the winter and new exploits summer may hold over a beer while exploring what fellow artists and shred partners have been creating during the darker months.


Sea to Sky Artists


Although the origins of many of the featured artists are as varied as the unique styles represented through paint, photography, sculpture and stitch – the vast majority of talent displayed at State of the Art resides in the Sea to Sky.

Brent V- Photo: Ben Haggar

It is also very obvious that home is where the heart is – reflected deeply in mountain themed, adventure inspired pieces.


Even the grittier street style art seems to have a mountain flavour to it.

Nora Clarke- Photo: Ben Haggar

Angela Cooney- Photo: Ben Haggar

Jessa Gilbert- Photo: Ben Haggar

The Legend- Chili Thom


What would State of the Art be without the legendary Chili Thom representing his visions – and whose distinct style partly defines Sea to Sky art?





A State of the Art Staple


Since the show’s inception well over a decade ago, Chili has been a part of the festival every year.


It just wouldn’t be the same if his iconic pillow-crested trees, bright colourful landscapes, and dreamy waves weren’t part of the intermission beer run at timeless events like the 72 Hour Filmmaker Showdown or the Pro Photographer Showdown.

Dear Chili… Photo: Ben Haggar

Again, Chili’s art does not disappoint with a double sized display featuring some of his classic pieces right near the entrance.


Runs until April 14th


The 10,000 sq.ft gallery space in the lobby to the Whistler Conference Centre featuring over 50 artists is open from April 8 – 14 from 12 – 6pm and for the ticketed events as well.

Margaret Forbes- Photo: Ben Haggar

Buy Online


If you can’t make it up to Whistler and still want to get your hands on some primo Sea to Sky art, check out the online shop at artstore.wssf.com/collections.


More Squamish Artists You’ll See


Amy Avdeeff

Amy Avdeeff

Stan Matwychuk

Stan Matwychuk

Mary Mary

MARY MARY

Lani Imre

Lani Imre

Krista Dutton

Krista Dutton

Leilani the Artist

Leilani the Artist

 





 

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