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NORTHWEST

3801 WARRINGTON

B-2

3001 LOCHINVER

OPEN SUN 2-4

(From West Tecumseh Rd & NW 36th, go North to Carrington Lane, West 2 blocks to Warrinton Way, go North to property.)

GREAT FIND IN NW Norman-very open floorplan, 2nd living area would make great study. Formal dining & breakfast area, very versatile floorplan. Ideal built home-energy efficient. Separate utility room with sink. Tandem 3 car garage. HOST: Sam Britt

Kerr Team 4009 PLEASANT GROVE

www.WallyKerr.com B-2

321-8326 OPEN SUN 1-5PM.

(From West Tecumseh Rd. turn North onto 36th St. Go to the last entrance to the Castlerock addition and turn left into the addition. Go three streets, turn left again. Go to third house on the left.)

FOR SALE BY OWNER. 2,302 square ft. , 4bed, 21/2bath ,open kitchen,2 living areas,seperate dinning room,gas fire place,2car garage with floored attic storage,utility room with large sink,lots of interior storage, beautiful yard with large custom built shed,New roof,gutters and screens,sprinkler system and security system, privacy fence,large patio space,wood blinds throughout. All appliances and most draperies stay.Move in ready!!!

FSBO 1016 CARLISLE

D-5

447-1657 OPEN SUN 1-3

(From the stop light at Robinson & Woods, south on Woods approximately 2 blocks to Carlisle, left on Carlisle to home.)

GREAT FAMILY HOME!! 4 bedroom, 2 ½ baths, 2 car garage, Hobby Room/Study.

Home has had many updates, has loads of storage and is move in ready! All on almost 1/3 acre lot. $138,500. Hostess: Judy Moss

Weichert Realtors Centennial 212 PECAN VALLEY

judymoss01@gmail.com 405-397-5444 E-3 OPEN SAT & SUN 12-5

(From Tecumseh Rd. and Porter go south to Highland Village entrance. West to Tara, right to Marbel, and south to Pecan Valley.)

QUALITY CONSTRUCTION BY Skyridge Homes. Beautiful 5 bedroom home with lots of extras, including granite, gas cook-top, hardwood floor, built-in shelving, sprinkler system and more. $285,000. Call Mahnaz @ 979-7462. #262128

Don Cies Real Estate, Inc. 3000 LOCHINVER

www.DonCies.com 329-0256 E-3 OPEN SAT. & SUN. 2-5

WESTPOINT HOMES’ SHOWCASE HOME IS A MUST SEE! As your walk thru this open design and see the colors you will have a warm, at home feel. This 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath home has special features such as a study with beautiful bookshelves and wood flooring, a mudroom, decorative tile work and so much more.

WESTPOINT HOMES

westpoint-homes.com

366-0000

E-3

OPEN SUNDAY 2-5PM, WEEKDAYS 1-6PM, TUESDAY BY APPOINTMENT

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3924 PRESIDIO DRIVE

F-9

OPEN SAT & SUN 1-4

(North on Porter Ave, past Rock Creek Road, turn left into Highland Village, then go right onto Lochinver.)

(Take Highway 9 east to 12th Ave. SE, turn right on 12th Ave., then turn left on Skyler Way and then take first right off of Skyler Way which is Presidio Drive.)

THIS SHOWCASE HOME has the best in quality, detail and value for your new home.

It features 3 beds, study or 4th bed, dining with open chef style kitchen, granite counters, real Oak hard wood floors throughout main Muirfield Homes can do for your family. Host: Scott Williams

BEAUTIFUL NEW 1775 square foot home with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Quality built by certified home builder Tony Foust of Da Vinci Homes. Home has beautiful entry and has many custom features including stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, crown molding, walk-in pantry, master bedroom retreat, and security system.

Very energy efficient. A home you must see! Hostess: Claudia

Muirfield Homes 305 PERTH DRIVE

swilliams@muirfieldhomes.net 760-1330 E-3 OPEN SUN 1-4

(Porter Avenue to Highland Village Drive, turn west. Turn north onto Skye Ridge Drive and follow to the end. Turn west onto Perth Drive.)

BUILT IN 2010, this 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home features an open floor design that includes the living room, island kitchen, breakfast area, and spacious dining room. The living room and patio are ready for your surround sound system. The kitchen features stainless steel gas cooktop, built-in oven and microwave, dishwasher, undermount double sink, and granite countertops. The spacious master retreat features a marble countertop double vanity, jetted tub, and fabulous walk-in closet. It connects to the 4th bedroom, which could serve as a study or a nursery. The bonus room upstairs has a walk-in closet and full bath. It could be a family fun room or a 5th bedroom. Hardwood floors in dining room and halls, tile in kitchen and baths, carpet in bedrooms, living room and bonus room. The laundry room features a deep sink and plenty of storage. A six-person in-ground storm shelter is located in the three car garage. The yard has a five zone irrigation system, and the back yard is fenced. The home is located in the Highland Village community, which offers a community pool and playground.

Host: Tracy Smith

For Sale By Owner

smith122@att.net

(334) 328-6144

SOUTHWEST

1200 TORREY PINES

F-9

OPEN SUN 2-4

(Hwy 9 East to 12th Ave, South to Monterey Addition, East to Torrey Pines.)

GREAT KITCHEN WITH lots of natural light, lots of cabinets and work space. Kitchen is open to living room. Huge closets for the master bedroom. Great corner lot and nice patio. 2nd and 3rd bedrooms are very nice. This home feels bigger than it is. You will love all of the nice touches that make this home special. MLS# 265513 $189,900.

Hostess: Tracey Veal

Weichert, Realtors®-Centennial

traceyiveal@gmail.com

405-833-5475

Da Vinci Homes

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SOUTHEAST

1139 SIENA SPRINGS

H-6

OPEN SAT & SUN 1-5

(East Lindsay St to Siena Springs between 24th Avenue and 36th Ave.)

5 BED, 3 bath, Two living areas, cozy, fireplace, formal dining, room size utility and 3 car garage. Sprinkler system and 30’x8’ front porch. Does this sound like a perfect home for you? $299,900. Host: Doug Greeson

NORTHSTAR HOMES 1712 CLEARWATER DR.

H-7

820-8981 OPEN SUN 2-4

(At Lindsey and SE 24th, go south to East Ridge entrance, which is Wheatland, go east on Wheatland to Clearwater, north on Clearwater to property.)

BRICK HOME WITH open and split bedroom floor plan, good size backyard that opens up to park. 3 bed 2 bath, 2 car garage, priced at $132,400.00 Price Reduced! sq.ft. (MOL) 1314. Hostess: Jackie Saxon

Metro Brokers of Oklahoma 1122 ROBINHOOD LANE

jackiesaxon@yahoo.com 361-3388 E-8 OPEN SUN 1-3

(Take Hwy 9 east exit at Imhoff, turn right on Imhoff, turn right on Walnut, right on Robinhood, property on left.)

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Home has new carpet, new roof, and ready for new owner. Nice large living space with fireplace and loft. Recently painted inside and out! Walk to campus! $149,900. Call Karen McIntosh @ 590-2763. #266381

Don Cies Real Estate, Inc.

www.DonCies.com

329-0256

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Top winterizing tasks for your home (BPT) - If you shudder at the thought of shivering through another frigid winter, building industry experts say now is the time to consider winterizing your home. Several simple and cost-effective measures can yield both immediate and long-term benefits.

While instinct may prod you to increase the heat during winter and keep your home toasty all day long, that’s not always cost-effective.

Investing in a programmable thermostat allows you to adjust the temperature remotely, lowering the setting when the house is empty, and save money in the process. Modern thermostats let you monitor the indoor temperature of your home remotely via your smartphone or online.

By keeping the temperature low when no one is home and programming the thermostat to increase the temperature when everyone arrives home, you could notice a 10 percent drop in your heating costs.

Fall is also an ideal time to ensure your furnace is functioning optimally. Schedule an appointment for a professional to inspect and clean your furnace once a year. By doing so, you’ll help your furnace

function more effectively and last longer.

If ice damming on the roof is an annual problem, consider taking measures to completely stop dams from forming. Major damage can result from ice damming, so it’s never too early to start thinking about a long-term solution. Ice damming occurs when warm, indoor air escaping through the roof melts snow on the shingles.

The water then refreezes as it runs off the roof, creating a barrier of ice at the edge.

Shovelling snow or

chipping ice away can threaten life, limb and roof, so it’s best to consider more permanent solutions.

While caulking or weather-stripping can help address the gaps allowing the air to escape, the U.S. Depart-

ment of Energy’s Home Energy Saver website says that proper air sealing, insulation and attic venting are the best methods to stop ice damming from occurring. Spray foam insulation is one mod(con’t. on page 7)

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ern material that both insulates and seals to stop ice damming.

Installed by professionals, spray foam insulation, like that available

from Icynene, works well in all climates to completely seal the building, filling every gap to stop air leakage and stop ice dams from forming.

As a long-term solution, spray foam insulation helps maintain a

comfortable temperature year round while helping to control monthly heating and cooling expenses. Thanks to spray foam insulation’s air-sealing qualities, homeowners can reduce the size of their heating and cooling equipment since less effort is required to heat or cool the home, according to Insulation-

Smart.com.

While air leakage can cause energy bills to skyrocket and ice damming to occur, a well-insulated home and economical winterizing can help you get through the cold winter months. Learn the five easy steps to choosing the right insulation by visiting icynene.com.

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Manufactured Homes

Sales Homes

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• 1836 Park Ridge 3Bd/2Bth/2Car Huge Living, Open Floor Plan.

• 125 NE 3rd Lexington 3Bd/2Bth/2Car, Fixer Upper.

Needs Family for TLC • 20101 Autumn Lane 20ac’s McComb (Just off Pot County Line) Mobile with Huge Metal Barn, Too Many Amenities to Mention.

Call Jo Broker 405 250-1111 Huntington Real Estate ATTENTION Cleveland County 1ST TIME HOMEBUYERS TAX CREDIT Available for the LIFETIME of the Mortgage $$ave$$ up to $2000/yr Call MCC Administration for details 405-364-6565 Country home on 1.5 ac’s with water well. Total electric, 3Bd/2Bth, new roof, newer appl’s, CH & A, Granite in kitchen, master downstairs, beamed ceilings, ceiling fans, free standing fireplace, 4 car carport.

MLS# 263853 Contact Mike Hall Carolyn Little Realty 405 872-0044 or 405 627-2155 cell.

Manufactured Homes

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Kozy Kottage

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*Absolutely Free 47” HDTV w/ new Champion Purchase for limited time only!

YES! Financing Available Programs for troubled credit We buy & sell used homes *405.527.5669 in Purcell www.midstatehousing.com

BIG House on Prairie New 4Br/ 2Ba Acreage $699. Down & $715/mo Very EZ Qualify • 405 309-9687 FSBO: 1985 Nuway Mobile Home 1200sq’, Detached Garage, $28,000. Less than 3/miles to OU. See Craigs List: All Housing 1985 Mobile Home.

321-0021

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3BR / 2A New Build Privacy Galore - Trees!! $599/Down & $680/mo 405 -309-9687

621 Richmond 3BD/1Bth/1Car, Brick, All Appl’s, W/D hookups, Carpet/Tile, CH/A, Good Condition. $650/mo + Dep. 360-4718 1306 Lindale St • Close to OU! LG 3Bd/2Bth/2Car/2Liv, Pool Hot Tub, LG Deck. Great House! $1500/Mo Lease/Owner Sale (405) 249-5949

NormanRentalsOnline.com

Newly Renovated Duplex

364-4114 or Get all the info at dmgrealestate.com

Charming 2Bd / 1Bth 209 E Duffy Utility Room w/ Wash/Dryer Window Air, Wood Flrs, 3min to OU $800/mo + dep. 579-7883 Discover the serenity of Tranquility Lake! 3 Bd + Study, Formal Dining & Breakfast Nook, Side by Side Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer, 2000 sq. ft. $1450/mo 321-7236 CONVENIENT & AVAILABLE Nice Neighborhood 4Bd/2.5Bth , Vaulted Ceiling, FP, 2/Car w/openers, Lg Fenced, Patio, All Appl’s. 364-1633 Newly Remodeled Large 4 bd (conv. garage), 2 bth, 2 living, FP, W/D HU, sprinkler system, SW Norman. $1200/mo. 2519 Linden.

447-4566 or 823-8092 Spacious Westside Cambridge II 5200 Deerhurst, 3Bd/2Bth/2Car All Apl’s, Open Floor Plan, Like New! Avail. $1500/mo+Dep Lawncare Incld. 360-8155

2137 Harbor Dr 3Bd/2Bth/2Car • Service Pets Only $1000/Mo + 850/Dep

A-1 Property Mgmt 360-2587

909 E. Symmes Extra Nice 2Bd/1LgBth, W/D, Fridge & Stove, CH/A. $650/mo. 308-5716 Culdasac Special 3Bd/2Bth/2Car Granite Counter Tops, Stainless Steel APL’s, Oversize Deck $1200/mo. 321-7236 OLDER NORMAN HOUSE Just South of West Main.

3BD/3Bth/2 Living areas, 2 stoves, Large enclosed backyard.

406-587-2855. • 1200/month.

Westside • Avail Sept. 1st 3Bd/2.5Bth/2Car • Duplex Vaulted Celing with Natural Light Completely Remodeled, Atrium with Garden, Appl’s, Alcott Schools, $1200/mo + dep. 405 420-9190

222 Stanton.....3/2/1...............$675 2918 Queenson .....3/2/2 ...... $750 908 Branchwood Ct ..3/2/2... $800 826 Jona Kay.. $935 ......360-2873 2 Bed, 1 Bath Duplex, Avail 9/5 1.5mi to OU • W/D HkUps, CH/A, Fridge/Stove, $550/Mo + $550/Dep 415 B Cook Ave • 410-3626

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3405 Pendleton Ct, Great 3Bd/2Bth/2car Garage, Wonderful location, All apl’s. W. of I-35. $1200/mo + dep. 412-4343

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124 W Mosier 2/1/1 DPLX....$625 The Edge 2/2 Condo............$760 408 Baker 3/2/2..................$1200 1105 Melissa 3/2/2.............$1270 2112 SE 8th, Moore 3/2/2...$1280 508 Gyrfalcon 3/2/2............$1430

366-RENT www.bpmok.com

Apartments

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EFFICIENCY APARTMENT $350-$375/Mo • $200/dep Water Paid! Pool, CART Laundry Near 12th & Boyd • 820-2955 3Bd/2.5Bth • 503 Ponca, 2 Story Duplex, Close to OU • All APL’s • Recently Remodeled. $895/mo + Dep. 1yr LS Required. 620-6441

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Take Over Lease with Apt. Credit Approval. Unfurnished with Appl’s, Lg Patio, Small Pets Allowed. $639/mo. 759-3714 Country Living in Purcell. Large 1 & 2 Bds, Basic Cable & water included. Pool, Laundry.

$350-400/Mo (405) 527-2008

NOW LEASING 1-2-3 BDRMS. CALL ABOUT MOVE-IN SPECIALS

364-0350 ALL BILLS PAID

Apartments

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Norman’s Finest 55+ Community • Independent Living, Savanah House II 701-8440 • www.carlsbadok.com All Bills Pd Except Electric 2Bd/1Bth • $595/Mo 207 Chalmette Irving/Kennedy Schls, Sec 8 OK! 364-8439

ALL BILLS PAID! 2Bd/1.5Bth Townhouses & LG 1Bd Apts, Sparkling Pool • 6 Blocks E of OU

Barkley Townhouse Apts.

900 Halray Dr • Call 329-5194 DO YOUR LAUNDRY AT HOME This spacious 2 bdrm comes w/ full size Washer & Dryer! • Clean!

Lots of storage! • $600/mo

Call 321-7236

Commercial/ Business

635

Incl: Phone, Cable/HBO, No Deposit, No Lease. Furn, Onsite Laundry, Rooms, Eff,1 & 2 Bdrm Apt. Mon Rates, Payments Avail on Mon Rates

OU MOTEL & APARTMENTS 2420 S. Classen Blvd.

321-4670

$200 Off 1st Months Rent

• 2bd/1.5bth $650/650 • 1b/1bth W/D $425/350

SPM Realty Inc 405-360-0526 1201 Huntington Way, Extra Nice, Newly Rem, 3Bd/2Bth Ceiling Fans Xtra Lg Living, New Apl’s, Wd Floors except carpet in bedrooms, Storage Space, W/D Hookups. $1150/mo + Dep. 308-5716 1325 Salsbury • 4Bd/2Bth Close to Norman High, Great Neighborhood. $1100/mo + dep. Min. 1 Yr Lease. 412-4343

on 2Bd/ Apt.

with move in by Aug. 23rd.

Rebecca Lane Apt. Homes 364-9414

“STOP LOOK & LEASE” $200 OFF First Months Rent Move in or Before Aug. 23rd.

2 Bd Apt Home Appliances Included Large Walk In Closets & upgraded interiors (Off W. Lindsey

GREAT LOCATION 2830 Classen Blvd. aprox 2300sq’, Office with warehouse/ some yard avail. Overhead Door.

Call Gayla Artman or details.

405 826-7975 Equity Realty

behind McAllister’s)

1253 Lindsay Plaza Dr

364-9414

(S of Sonic -1Blk E of 12th Ave SE) Condo Office Warehouse, 1500 SF 1-12’ OD. $850/mo Bill 326-9206

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How to make your home stand out in a hot real estate market (BPT) - The residential housing market is heating up, but before you post that for-sale sign, consider making upgrades that add style and value to your home.

With many buyers seeking wood floors, kitchen upgrades and other addons, it’s important for homeowners to highlight these features so their property stands out from the competition in today’s market.

“It all comes down to dollars and ‘sense,’ “ says Linda Jovanovich of the American Hardwood Information Center. “In addition to warmth, beauty and durability, hardwood features increase your home’s resale value.

Even with a modest budget, if you take the time and price your options, updating worn floors, dated cabinetry, and lackluster walls will make a significant difference.

And it’s easier and less expensive than you think.”

Survey says hardwood floors sell When it’s time to sell, hardwood floors not only add good looks, they increase the value of your home. According to a nationwide survey of real estate agents commissioned by the National Wood Flooring Association in 2012, 99 percent of respondents agreed that homes with hardwood floors are easier to sell. In

Maple cabinets by Wellborn, stained in a rich gray tone, complemented by a charcoal stained cherry island and contrasting hardwood floor, provide a striking kitchen redo.

addition, 90 percent said these homes sell for more money.

“Absolutely true,” says Bob Strader, a real estate agent with The NORTH Group of Keller Williams Realty in Atlanta.

“Between two similar properties, buyers will gravitate toward the home with hardwood floors, and that home will sell in half the time.”

Debbie Gartner, known as “The Flooring Girl” by customers at her New York-based flooring store, agrees and says quality increases value.

“Hardwood sells,” notes Gartner, adding that you’re in luck if you already have a hardwood floor under a carpet.

“Clients are shocked when I tell them it’s almost always less expensive to refinish a hardwood floor than it is to re-

carpet a room.”

What about the kitchen?

Real estate agent Strader advises sellers to “upgrade their kitchens prior to going on the market because buyers see kitchen upgrades as being rather expensive.”

He adds that, “Homes without updated kitchens will take longer to sell, and will sell for less.”

Gerry Henley, president of Kitchen Solvers, a national kitchen and bath remodeling franchise, suggests simple cabinetry updates that won’t break the bank but will result in a higher return on your investment. And hardwood products offer plenty of options.

“Many homeowners overlook the low cost and high impact of re-facing their existing kitchen

cabinets,” he says. “By swapping out dated doors and drawer pulls, a homeowner can get the look of a newly updated kitchen and save up to 50 percent of the cost of a complete overhaul. Cabinet re-facing is a quickmoving project and the kitchen remains functional throughout installation.”

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Commercial/ Business

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GREAT LOCATIONS Spaces starting at $250. Quick access to I-35 & Hwy 9. I-35 Expo Utilities Paid & Janitorial Service.

Sooner Traditions Realty, LLC

329-7143 COMMERCIAL SPACE for Rent: 1005 N. Flood in Elite Plaza Approx. 651 sqft.@ $9.95 sqft $540/mo Some utilities incl./1 Yr Lease Min. Elite Properties @ 360-6624 Woodworking Hobbyists want to lease at reasonable rate 400-800 sq ft. of shop space or unused garage in Norman area.

(405) 238-6014 or 249-6857

Manufactured Homes

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NOBLE AREA 1/1, 2/2 & 3/2 Pet Dep. $500.

Mobile Homes • $500/Dep $350-$550/Mo/1yr ls, Call 659-9256 4BR/3Bd -2BD Mo bile $550 - $750 Include Water, Serwer, Rent/RTO 405 872-1818 ext.

Townhomes /Condos

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2317 Heatherfield • 2Bd/1.5Bth CH/A, FP, W/D HkUps, Fenced, Carpet/Wd Flrs • Refs $550/Mo + 400/Dep • 329-4564 • 919-8169 GREAT DUPLEX TO MAKE HOME, 3Bd/2Bth/2Car, FP, Alarm, Dishwasher, Ceiling Fans, Fen Yd, $900/mo + Dep 2705 Belknap, 831-4364

WEST SIDE • Ex Lg 2 & 3 Bd 2 Car w/Opener, Gas Heat, Hot Water, Fireplace, Yards Maintained, Swimming Pool Starting $995/Mo & Up ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ 360-4445 ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ 4209 Willowisp, Dplx • W of Mall 3Bd/2Bth, Carpet, All Appls, Incl W/D, CH/A • $675/Mo • 321-3078 Action Property Mgmt

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Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 and character, provide a finished look, and change lackluster to extraordinary, so much so that according to the 2012 National Association of Home Builders’ “What Home Buyers Really Want” study, crown moulding ranks higher than other luxury features such as fireplaces, kitchen seating and window seats.

Strader agrees. “From my experience, millwork adds the ‘wow’ factor that stays in a buyer’s mind.

And most sellers are unaware that a custom look can be obtained relatively inexpensively with off-the-shelf moulding patterns available at home improvement stores.”

The American Hardwood Information Center offers some additional tips to keep costs low.

For crown and other decorative ceiling mouldings, consider using a less expensive species such as poplar. Where durability is a must, such as baseboards, door casings and chair rails, consider a harder species, like white oak.

Make it a win-win Upgrade with American Hardwoods to maximize your home’s value.

Visit the American Hardwoods Information Center, www.HardwoodInfo.com, or visit American Hardwoods’ Pinterest page to browse budgetfriendly ideas on updating with American Hardwoods flooring, cabinetry and millwork.

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