July 26, 2008
There are a range of properties in France for sale on Property Index, from villas to apartments.
Notwithstanding the fact that PropertyIndex.com is only a fairly young firm, having been set up in March 2007, they have advanced to expert status very quickly. De facto, they are a incredibly easy going firm devoted to guiding every visitor aiming to buy, sell, etc. real estate assets no matter where. Their promise: to lend you a hand to spot smack what you need quickly and, furthermore, unproblematically. Land can be bought wherever you want nowadays, one of the elite areas being property available for sale in France. It’s quite easy to list a slew of the sensational properties available in France, one explanation for wanting real estate here being the houses and apartments you can purchase and the marvelous option of living right amid such a effervescent and strenuous people.
This is one of the most sought after regions of the world nowadays, and with the lovely landscape and agreeable sunshine surrounding you, how can you be wrong… Land in France is steeped in history, this country has a long tradition as a home to various sophisticated cultures. Just 25 or 30 years ago you’d find merely a tiny number of UK citizens in search of properties in France. Ask everyone who has chosen to move to France and they’ll be sure to substantiate this. Many people would are tagging it a vogue and others are tagging it a virtually a fixation. Clients who will actually migrate over here may range from young working couples looking for a challenge in life to retirees who are looking to enjoy themselves and slow down.
There can be catches when acquiring properties in a foreign market — expectably there’ll be dozens of procedures to follow when planning, surveying or actually purchasing. If you only miss one single minute step this is liable to provoke wide-ranging catches plus, of course, critically, a failed investment. As can be presumed with this trendy location, properties may well be pricey in this area and that is just a result of the growing buyer demand. Nevertheless property buyers are indeed spoilt for choice in a part of the world so great in terms of vivacious topography and view. It’s actually got all a property buyer could imagine, etc.
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July 12, 2008
Both banks and brokers have their strengths and weaknesses. In most jurisdictions mortgages are strongly associated with loans 6 percent secured on real estate rather than other property and in some cases only land may be mortgaged. See which lenders are charging fees 6 percent and for how much. See mortgage loan for residential mortgage lending, and commercial mortgage for lending against commercial property. Different lenders charge different fees. Start with credibility. It’s not easy to know if the prices quoted by lenders are reliable. Get a new home with <a href=”http://www.snel-geld.info/” title=”geldleningen met bkr notering”>geldleningen met bkr notering</a>, 235848 euro in a week.<P> Credibility, dependability, and longevity in the home lending business are good places to begin. So how do you find a lender or broker you can trust’ It is a transfer of an interest in land, from the owner to the mortgage lender, on the condition that this interest will be returned to the owner of the real estate when the terms of the mortgage have been satisfied or performed.<P> Depending on your situation, that may make a bank loan more appealing than a mortgage processed by a broker.<P> And of course, each loan and each borrower are different. Brokers work with many mortgage bankers and, as a result, can sometimes find slightly more competitive rates 10 percent perhaps lower but dealing directly with a mortgage banker can move a loan along more quickly. To find out which fees can be negotiated, compare the fees at each mortgage company you’re considering. Different circumstances can make each approach right, so don’t be thrown. Although most mortgage experts say that rates 11 percent are pretty much the same wherever you go, give or take this tiny 9 percentage. Some will quote you precise, competitive rates 10 percent. Many of these fees are fixed but some can be negotiated.<P> Settlement costs can include everything from broker commissions and loan-origination fees, which cover the lender’s costs in processing the loan, to appraisal and credit-report fees, among others. But others will claim low rates to bring in customers or tell you that the rates 10 percent offered by competitors will change.<P> Arranging a mortgage is seen as the standard method by which individuals and businesses can purchase residential and commercial real estate without the need to pay the full value immediately. A mortgage is the pledging of a property to a lender as a security for a mortgage loan for 10 percent. In other words, the mortgage is a security for the loan that the lender makes to the borrower. While a mortgage in itself is not a debt, it is evidence of a debt of 3 percent.
May 25, 2008
You have a vacant apartment to rent. Perhaps this is the first time you have ever rented out an apartment. Perhaps you have done it a few times before, with little success at choosing a stable family. Maybe you had such a bad experience before, you left the unit vacant for months, even years. Now, you need the additional income. At any rate, this time, you want to do it the right way.
Once you make the commitment to rent out your vacancy, you need to think about, and then be clear and steadfast as to the kind of tenant you want to occupy your real estate investment. Assuming that every rental applicant you see has a good income, good landlord references and good credit, what kind of person or family are you looking for?
You want a person or family who will pay the rent on time each month;
You want a person or people who will respect your building and apartment by maintaining it in a decent, clean, safe, and sanitary manner;
You want a person or people who will respect the other tenants in the building; by living quietly;
You want a tenant who will call you if there is a repair problem needed in the apartment, such as a water leak or a kitchen cabinet loose from the wall;
You want a tenant or tenants who will call you when there is an emergency situation, either in their apartment or the building;
You want a tenant or tenants who will conduct themselves in accordance with their lease and the law;
There are numerous factors that could impact your decision to pick one applicant or family over another. These selection factors are different from discrimination based on a prejudice against a certain type of applicant, which is against state and federal law. Some circumstances you may want to consider are whether or not the tenant or family will live in the same building as you and your family; whether or not the tenant(s) will share the same building with your elderly parent(s). You may prefer a person or family with a history of long-term tenancies, or for stability in employment, income, etc.
You should think about these factors before you begin your search for a tenant. You need to be prepared for those candidates who are very good at convincing others to do things their way. Create your preferences list, and keep it in writing. When you begin your search for a tenant, refer to it often, to solidify your tenant selection process.
When rental applicants try to convince you to choose them over someone else, review your list. How many of the attributes you said you wanted in a tenant do you see in this person or family? You do not want to be persuaded to choose someone against your better judgment over a person whom you originally said you wanted as a tenant. Take your time, and do not “Rush to Rent”. Your tenant selection process will go smoother.
This article is a modified excerpt from property management consultant and author Carolyn Gibson’s book, “How to Pick the Best Tenant”. Carolyn, an Accredited Residential Manager, is a Boston based speaker, educator, and writer whose web site http://www.synergyprofessionals.com provides articles and how-to tips for landlords and tenants.
Carolyn has been featured in The New England Real Estate Journal, the Journal of Property Management, the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, and talk radio.
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May 18, 2008
Here are some important things to consider and do before you
decide if you should sell your home yourself - and keep the
Commission in your pocket!
If you ask any Real Estate agent for advice on the subject, they
will most definitely tell you not to try it because it will take
twice as long to do it yourself then if you had their help.
However, remember when you bought your house. If you’re like
most home buyers, the Real Estate Agent walked you through the
house, had you fill out a few forms, and then you sat in the
Escrow office while they did the rest, and the Agent pocketed
the 5 to 6 percent commission (or more).
I’m not saying the Real Estate Agent has an easy job, but do
your homework and you will be in a very good position for a
quick sale.
First, determine whether it is a buyers or sellers market. In a
buyers market, there are more buyers then homes available,
making it easier to sell. In a sellers market, determine if you
want to take a chance and pay an extra two to three mortgage
payments on your house while you try to sell it, or hire an
Agent.
Look at other homes in your neighborhood. How long have they
been on the market? If they are not selling, you might want to
decide to wait before you move out of your house until a buyer
is found - giving you more time to sell, but also less time to
move.
Second - Be Prepared! There’s nothing more frustrating than
being asked a bunch of questions you can’t answer. Ask a Broker
for an “over-the-net” home evaluation (these are usually free),
so you’ll have proof of the homes value. Hire a Real Estate
Attorney to find out what paperwork you will need, the Attorney
can also do the closing. To find out what forms you will need,
go to the State Real Estate Commission.
Find an Escrow company that you can recommend for the good faith
deposit and make contact with a Title Company. Remember, it is
the buyers responsibility to hire the Mortgage Broker for their
loan, as well as who they want for Escrow and closing, but if
they have no clue where to go, your help will be most
appreciated, and you will have a better chance of making the
sale if you look like you know what you’re doing.
Save money by advertising only on the major Real Estate Ad days,
and if there are any open houses going on in your neighborhood,
have yours at the same time.
If you’re doing everything you can and still not finding people
interested in your house, consider working with a low cost Real
Estate Broker or a Discounted or Medium Service Broker, (who may
be Internet based). Through these resources, you may be able to
place an ad in a Multiple Listing Service. Be sure to pay the
extra cost for a photo of the house. Text only descriptions just
will not do.
As a last resort - You might also consider working with a Buyers
Agent. These Agents work for a buyer, and normally split the
commission with the Sellers Agent. Since you are sellers agent
in this case, you may get some help, and a quicker sale for 2.5
to 3 percent of the selling price.
Again, weigh getting help with having the house on the market
for a longer period of time. A 3% commission on a 300,000 house
is still $9,000 to a Buyers Agent, but that’s also an extra
$9,000 in your pocket when compared to a 6% Real Estate Agent
fee.
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April 28, 2008
Once you’ve found a house you like and have the financial resources to buy it, you must decide how much to offer. In putting together your actual offer, consider the following factors:
A) The advertised price of the house. Treat this as only a rough estimate of what the seller would like to receive. Some sellers deliberately overprice, others ask for pretty close to what they hope to get and a few under price their houses in the hope that potential buyers will compete and eventually overbid.
B) What you can afford. When figuring this out, be sure to factor in your share of the closing costs, which will be about 2%-5% of the total purchase price of the property.
C) Prices for comparable houses. Before you make an offer to purchase a property, you should know the selling prices of nearby properties similar to the one you’re interested in buying. For reliable comparable prices (called “comps”), keep the following in mind. A “comp” should have occurred within 6 months (the more recent, however, the better). In a market where prices fluctuate a lot, “comps” should be on sale within the last 30-45 days. A “comp” should be for a property quite similar to the one you’re interested in, in terms of age, size, type and number of rooms. A “comp” should be within 6 to 10 blocks of the property you want to buy.
Whether the local real estate market is “hot” (prices rising) or cold (prices dropping). In competitive areas, homes sell quickly — often for 10%, 20% or more above the asking price — as bidding wars erupt among buyers. In a cold market, you’ll have more room to negotiate with the seller and may get a bargain.
D) The seller’s needs. Remember that seller does not only consider price as a main factor in their decision to sell. Your ability to close the deal quickly for example, by getting loan approval or lining up inspections in advance of presenting your offer is important. Finally, your flexibility and sensitivity to the seller’s needs — whether it’s extending the closing date for a seller who can’t move for a few months or paying for repairs may determine the outcome of your offer.
E) How much you’re willing to pay. While there are numerous considerations on why you should purchase a property - the current market, the seller’s needs, etc… nothing should overweigh your own honest assessment of how much you are willing to pay for a property.
http://www.EzRealtyConnect.com allows real estate buyers and sellers to connect with professional realty agents in their local area more efficiently. Determine the price of a property in any city using our free home valuation service.
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April 16, 2008
People who visit Las
Vegas fall in love with it for a number of reasons. Many
visitors I am sure have thoughts, however fleeting, of moving
there. There is a special beauty about the place that one only
finds in the desert and then there are many perks Las Vegas and
the state Nevada offer.
Many communities are being developed to the south of Las Vegas,
both southeast and southwest. Coronado Ranch is in the
southwestern part of Las Vegas Valley, near Rainbow and Warm
Springs. It is about seven miles from the Las Vegas Strip and
eight miles from McCarran International Airport.
One of the main attractions of Coronado Ranch is the
surroundings. It is just south of the I-215 Beltway, and offers
spectacular views of the Spring Mountains and the glittering Las
Vegas Strip. Interstate 15 and the I-215 Beltway provide easy
access to other locations in the Las Vegas valley so it is not
cut off or that far out from the rest of the world.
A distinct advantage of Coronado Ranch is the fact that there is
choice of many neighborhoods. This is one of the newest master-planned communities of Las Vegas
valley and though many neighborhoods are progressing well,
development of some is still in the master plan stage. The
models are extremely impressive and the fact that there are many
different homebuilders, all of great repute, handling different
neighborhoods makes it a buyer’s paradise of options.
Several builders at Coronado Ranch bring their unique style and
design to its homes. The community offers without any doubt town
and country living at affordable prices. One can choose a
single-family unit or an apartment in developments, which
reflect the user’s interest, and needs remarkably. Some offer
apartments on rent which his just great for a casual or
occasional visitor. Many lots in this growing development have
been earmarked for schools, parks and recreational areas, making
it an attractive proposition for young and growing families.
Covington at Coronado Ranch is a distinctive resort style luxury
apartment home community that is elegant, well furnished and
holds exciting prospects. World-class contemporary interiors
offer a blend of relaxed comfort and sophisticated style. Each
floor plan has special features and amenities to make you feel
at home. The neighborhood is professionally landscaped and an
oasis of greenery. The superb clubhouse has an exciting ambience
all of its own with a living room with a fireplace, a gourmet
kitchen and game room. The complex boasts of swimming pool and
spas to complete the resort atmosphere.
The Resort at Coronado Ranch features flats and townhouses with
a 24-hour guard-gated entrance. Residents can us e the in house
fitness center, pool, spa and concierge services.
Many of the amenities at Coronado Ranch are still under the
process of development. They vary according to the neighborhood
but most will have access to Gyms and fitness facilities, indoor
or outdoor pools, parks, playgrounds and jogging paths.
Fortunately, Coronado Ranch is close to shops, restaurants and
retail areas so it will be quite self-sufficient.
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March 28, 2008
USA ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
Today’s sluggish economy has left millions of people struggling to financially make ends meet. Lou Dobb’s coined phrase “Assault on the Middle Class” continues. Virtually every corner you turn screams inflation and rising expenses. The sky-high cost of fuel and other commodities is ultimately passed to us weary consumers. Salaries once adequate for providing comfortable family living are now stretched to the limits, leaving many people in search of additional income sources to help bridge the gap.
LIVING EXPENSES
If you look at major expenses in the average person’s life, it’s easy to identify mortgage or rent obligations at the top of the list. Home ownership is one of the biggest living expenses and frequently the hardest to obtain.
According to the the Federal Housing Finance Board, and data analyzed from over 23,000 home loans from over 75 lenders, the U.S. national average purchase price for a single-family home reached $264,540 in October 2004. This average is up from the $243,756 average for October 2003.
A $260,000 home loan financed at 6% interest will cost the consumer an estimated whopping $301,179.29 in interest over the course of 30 years. Shorten this loan to 15 years and the home owner will be paying an estimated $2,200.00 per month with approximately $135,000 going to interest. These figures do not include taxes and insurance estimates so the actual costs are even higher.
With figures like this it’s no wonder people are working their butts off just to have a roof over their heads to protect their family and loved ones. Day after day they continue the grind: up early, work hard, stretch the budget, work, work, work, and work some more. Then along comes payday and… YIKES! Lots - if not most of that hard earned money needs to be set aside for the dreaded mortgage payment. If only there was an easier way!
MORTGAGE REDUCTION & FINANCIAL FREEDOM
Lots of people dream of increasing their wealth and the ability to pay off their homes and live mortgage free. Now, more than ever, people are turning to network marketing opportunities to reach these goals.
For some the dreams of financial stability turn to reality but for many others it remains just a dream. Financial freedom doesn’t come from osmosis or wishing, you have to get out there and FIND IT! A current search on Google for ‘home business opportunities’ produces about 125,000,000 entries. Do all these entries provide income combined with an innovative mortgage reduction solution? Absolutely not!
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March 26, 2008
There are serveral things you need to think about and check on before you buy a house. Even looking at so many houses can be confusing. Below is a list of the top ten things to help you before you buy.
1. Pre-qualify for a mortgage. Now you know how much house you can afford before you start looking. This will narrow your search and keep you “real” and not disappointed on houses you can’t afford.
2. Find a good neighborhood. Know the school district and is it a good one if you have kids attending. Is shopping convenient? Is the area growing and can you look forward to appreciation on your house? What’s the area like? Are you next to vacant land that could be a freeway or a new mall in your backyard?
3. Log. Log your visits to potential houses. Sounds silly, but after you look at several, it can get confusing later on. Write down advantages and disadvantages of each house. Even draw a simple layout sketch to refresh your memory.
4. Money. How much more is your house going to cost than just your house payment? Taxes and Insurance. And if you are new home buyer and don’t have a huge down payment (20%) then add in mortgage insurance. Required by the government. Check with your mortgage company. They can give you the rate. Realtors sometimes forget to tell you these added costs. This will be your real payment. You also have to look at utilities. And certainly it would be hard to move into a house without repainting or wallpapering or something.
5. Shop till you drop. Don’t stop at the 3rd house and say that’s it and pick one. You should look at a bunch of homes to get a good comparison. And you’ll remember number 3 above. You should look at 15 homes at least as an average guideline.
6. Inspect. Found the house you want? Ready to make an offer? Not yet. Hire a professional inspection service. Once they make their inspection, you are better armed with any potential problems and can adjust your price accordingly.
7. Let the negotiations begin! Now you are armed with your inspection information, you are ready to negotiate carefully. Put it ALL in writing. No exceptions.
8. Moving. Allow extra time to move. Something always happens. Make sure you have plenty of overlap and plenty of time to get out of your old house. One word. Rain.
9. A word on insurance. Shop around. Consider a high deductible. $250 deductible seems a little low these days. And you pay for it. Also, consider your car insurance while shopping. Most offer discounts when they get all of your business.
10. Real Estate Agents. Yes, you can find a house on your own, but agents are helpful to assess your needs and show you houses that may match what you are looking for. They also get on your side for the negotiating. Get a referral from a friend or family.
Buying a house is a big deal. No need to rush. They make them everyday. Shopping for financing can be as big a step as actually finding the house. Don’t give up. It’s work. Then you have to move everything.
Stuart Simpson has a neat mortgage calculator you can try.
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March 8, 2008
It is human tendency to exchange what they have for something better. The benefits of such an exchange cannot be always guaranteed. With remortgages benefits are guaranteed for ‘Benefits’ is the guiding principle in this process Remortgages is exchanging your present mortgage for new mortgage. Remortgages are a legal way of finding new mortgage at competitive rates and saving money.
The basic question is why anyone will probably entertain remortgages when they are safely continuing with current mortgage. The primary reason is to save money. Remortgages always carry with it reduction of interest rates. This means monthly savings and amassing big bucks in the long run. Remortgages is all about finding a cheaper deal. Suppose you took a mortgage at the time when interest rate were higher than current rate which are quite low, then remortgages will enable you to make use of lowered interest rates.
Reduction in interest rates seriously reduces how much you pay every month. Monthly outgoings shrink and therefore money is saved every month. In fact remortgages is primary way of raising capital. Raising capital will favour any major financial undertaking that you might have in mind - home improvement, starting a new venture, vacation or making any pending purchase.
Everyone wants to payback his or her mortgage faster. Remortgages can arrange this. Remortgages can enable you to pay mortgages faster by reducing loan term. With reduced loan term Remortgages you pay lesser amount as interest rates.
If you had signed the mortgage with the idea of paying lower interest rates now and switching to standard variable rate later then, like many others, you might be paying more. To avoid paying standard variable rate (SVR), you can remortgage. Even a slight increase in interest rate can be costly. Which is obviously not a very promising condition keeping in mind the fact that you are already in have a mortgage to pay. Remortgages will facilitate qualifying for lower interest rates.
A very sensible reason for remortgages
is debt consolidation which saves £150-£200 per month. By remortgages you will be transferring your debts into single consolidated debt. With debt consolidation remortgages you can spread the payment over longer period of time making repayment possible. Interest rates and low single monthly payments make debt more manageable.
There are various remortgages with diverse interest rates type. Fixed rate remortgages have fixed interest rate and fixed monthly payments. The advantage is that you can plan your monthly budget for you know how much you have to pay each month. But with fixed rate mortgages you won’t benefit in case the interest rates fall.
With variable rate remortgages the amount you will pay will change according to changes in interest rates. You can take benefit from reduced rates but also pay more in case rates increase. Discounted rate remortgages are variable rate remortgages with discount. The discount is for some time and after that standard variable rate applies.
Nearly half of the mortgages applications are for remortgages. There still might be reasons why remortgages are not a good idea for you. Remortgages includes changing your current lender to a new lender because very few lenders will entertain remortgages for their current borrowers. Consider how long you are going to stay in your current home. You should be staying here long enough to make profit with remortgages. Also when you are exchanging your short term unsecured loan into secured debt you are in a way putting your home at risk. Redemption penalties can often spoil the fun for remortgages. Don’t forget to add in surveyors’ and solicitors’ fees.
It has been discovered that more and more people are applying for lifestyle rather than financial reasons. They are remortgaging to improve their lifestyle, their career and paying for their property quicker and not just for lower rates. Mortgage rates are already low encouraging people to remortgages. Snapping out of your mortgages through remortgages is easy especially if you are good with calculations.
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March 7, 2008
People who have financial difficulties may find themselves in a
situation where they know they can’t continue making their
mortgage payments.
If that happens to you, come up with a game plan before you
become delinquent. Here are the major components of such a plan:
* Document your loss of income. This will position you to
demonstrate to the lender that your inability to pay is
involuntary, should this be necessary later on.
* Estimate your equity in the house. Your equity is what you
could sell it for after sales commissions and paying off your
mortgage. This will help you develop a strategy for dealing with
the lender.
* Determine realistically whether your financial reversal is
temporary or permanent. A temporary reversal is one where, if
you are provided payment relief for up to 6 months, you will be
able to resume regular payments at the end of the period and
repay all the payments you missed within the following 12
months. Prove your case for the reversal being temporary in
writing.
If you can’t meet these conditions, your financial reversal is
considered permanent by the lender. If the change in your status
is permanent, it means that you can resume regular payments only
if the payment is permanently reduced. This requires modifying
the loan contract: reducing the interest rate, extending the
term, or both. You need to understand the position of the
lender.
While some actions you can take on your own, such as selling
your house, other actions have to be negotiated with the lender.
You do better in any negotiation if you know where the other
party is coming from.
The lender’s main objective is to minimize their loss, of
course. The action that minimizes loss to the lender depends on
the equity you have in your house, on whether your financial
reversal is temporary or permanent, and on whether or not you
are dealing in good faith with the lender.
Let’s say you have substantial equity in your house. If you do,
the least costly action to the lender may be foreclosure.
While foreclosure is costly, the lender is entitled to be
reimbursed from the sales proceeds for all foreclosure costs
plus all unpaid interest and principal. They know they won’t
lose any money on the deal.
While foreclosure makes the lender whole, it’s a financial
disaster for you. Your equity is gone, you incur the costs of
moving, and your credit is ruined. You should always avoid
foreclosure even if it means selling your house.
If your financial problems are temporary, and you can persuade
the lender they are, the lender may be willing to provide
payment relief. The lender will probably prefer to keep your
loan rather than to foreclose on it. The burden of proof is on
you in this situation to demonstrate that the relief will really
work.
If your financial problems are permanent, sell the house before
you begin accumulating delinquencies. In a high-equity
situation, there is little hope that the lender will agree to
modify the loan contract, so don’t waste your time trying. Get
out while you can. If you sell, at least you retain your equity
and your credit rating.
If you have little or no equity, and your financial problems are
temporary, it will be easier to persuade the lender to offer
payment relief. With no equity, the foreclosure alternative is
more costly to the lender.
If your financial problems are permanent, the lender probably
will be willing to accept either a “short sale” or a “deed in
lieu of foreclosure.” With a short sale, you sell the house and
pay the lender the sales proceeds; with a deed in lieu of
foreclosure the lender takes title to the house.
In both cases your debt obligation usually is fully discharged.
(It does appear on your credit report, but it’s not as bad a
mark as a foreclosure.) The lender who can get all or most of
his money back in these ways probably will not be willing to
modify your original loan contract. Remember, they just want
their money.
If your equity in the house is negative (you owe more than the
house is worth) but you want to remain there, the lender may
give you payment relief, or make a contract modification if
necessary to make the payment manageable. With negative equity,
these may be the least costly options for the lender.
Your Mortgage Advisor may be able to help you with your
situation and it is always a good idea to sit down and talk with
people that can help you through your difficult times.
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