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      <title>7 Tips for Navigating the Financial Maze of Buying Your Own Home</title>
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           Purchasing a home is a momentous milestone, but it often comes with questions about financing. As a prospective homebuyer, understanding the various financing options available can make all the difference in finding the perfect fit for your financial situation. In this blog post, we'll explore the most common financing options, including FHA loans, VA loans, conventional mortgages, and down payment assistance programs. Let's demystify the financing maze and help you make an informed decision.
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            FHA Loans: Bridging the Gap for First-Time Buyers
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            FHA loans, insured by the Federal Housing Administration, are an excellent choice for first-time homebuyers or those with limited down payment funds. With a low down payment requirement and more lenient credit score criteria, FHA loans offer accessibility to homeownership. However, borrowers should be aware of the mortgage insurance premium, an additional cost that accompanies FHA loans.
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            VA Loans: Honoring Our Veterans
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            VA loans are designed exclusively for eligible U.S. military service members, veterans, and surviving spouses. These loans are backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs and offer 100% financing, requiring no down payment. Additionally, VA loans often have competitive interest rates and no private mortgage insurance (PMI) requirement. If you qualify for a VA loan, you can take advantage of this well-deserved benefit.
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            Conventional Mortgages: Flexibility for Diverse Financial Profiles
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            Conventional mortgages are not government-insured and come with more diverse terms and conditions. While they typically require a higher down payment compared to FHA or VA loans, conventional mortgages offer flexibility for those with stronger credit profiles. Borrowers may have the option to choose between fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages, depending on their financial goals and risk tolerance.
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            Down Payment Assistance Programs: A Helping Hand
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            For buyers who struggle to meet the down payment requirements, down payment assistance programs can be a lifesaver. These programs, offered by state and local agencies, nonprofits, or lenders, provide grants or low-interest loans to help cover down payment and closing costs. However, eligibility criteria, availability, and terms may vary, so it's essential to research and understand the specific programs in your area.
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            Eligibility Requirements: Knowing Where You Stand
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            Each financing option has its unique eligibility requirements. From credit scores and debt-to-income ratios to income limits and property types, being aware of the specific criteria for each loan type is crucial. Understanding your financial position and creditworthiness will help you choose the most suitable financing option for your situation.
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            Benefits of Homebuyer Financing Options
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            All financing options discussed offer significant benefits to prospective homebuyers. Lower down payment requirements, competitive interest rates, and flexible credit score criteria are just a few advantages that can make homeownership more accessible and affordable.
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            Potential Pitfalls: Understanding the Risks
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            While financing options open doors to homeownership, it's essential to be aware of potential pitfalls. FHA loans come with mortgage insurance premiums, VA loans have funding fees, and conventional mortgages may require higher down payments. Understanding these costs and commitments will help you make an informed decision.
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           As you embark on your journey to homeownership, understanding the various financing options available is crucial. Whether you're a first-time buyer, a veteran, or looking for flexibility, there's a financing solution to match your needs. Be sure to consider eligibility requirements, benefits, and potential pitfalls carefully. Remember, arming yourself with knowledge will empower you to make the best financial decision and secure your dream home with confidence. Happy house hunting!
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 22:03:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>9 Tips for a More Sustainable Home</title>
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           As our collective awareness of environmental issues grows, making our homes more sustainable has become a top priority for many homeowners. Embracing sustainable practices not only benefits the planet but also enhances our quality of life and reduces long-term costs. In this blog post, we'll explore practical and impactful ways to make your home more sustainable, allowing you to contribute to a greener future while creating a comfortable and eco-conscious living space.
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            1. Energy Efficiency:
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           Begin your journey towards a more sustainable home by focusing on energy efficiency. Upgrade your insulation, seal air leaks, and switch to energy-efficient LED lighting. Consider installing programmable thermostats and smart power strips to reduce energy waste. These simple steps can significantly lower your energy consumption and utility bills.
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           2. Harness Solar Power: Embrace Renewable Energy
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           Explore the benefits of solar power by installing photovoltaic (PV) panels on your roof. Solar energy is a clean and renewable source of power that can offset your electricity usage and potentially generate excess energy. You can also take advantage of available incentives and tax credits that make solar power more affordable than ever.
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           3. Water Conservation: Smart Strategies for a Sustainable Home
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           Implement water-saving measures throughout your home. Install low-flow showerheads and faucets, repair leaks promptly, and opt for water-efficient appliances like dishwashers and washing machines. Consider collecting rainwater for outdoor irrigation and landscaping needs. Conserving water not only benefits the environment but also reduces your water bills.
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           4. Sustainable Materials: Embrace Eco-Friendly Choices
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           Choose sustainable and eco-friendly materials for any home improvement projects. Opt for reclaimed wood, bamboo flooring, or recycled glass countertops. Use low-VOC paints and finishes to minimize indoor air pollutants. By selecting environmentally responsible materials, you can reduce the impact of your home's construction and renovation on the planet.
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           5. Energy-Efficient Appliances: Upgrade for Long-Term Savings
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           Replace outdated appliances with energy-efficient models that bear the ENERGY STAR label. Energy-efficient appliances consume less energy while maintaining top performance. Look for efficient refrigerators, washing machines, and HVAC systems that can significantly reduce your energy usage and lower utility bills over time.
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           6. Smart Home Automation: Efficiently Manage Energy Consumption
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           Invest in smart home automation systems that allow you to control and monitor your energy usage. From adjusting lighting and temperature settings remotely to optimizing energy consumption based on occupancy patterns, smart home technology empowers you to make efficient choices and reduce energy waste.
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           7. Sustainable Landscaping: Beauty with Environmental Benefits
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           Transform your outdoor spaces into sustainable oases by implementing eco-friendly landscaping practices. Choose native plants that are well-suited to your climate, reducing the need for excessive watering and maintenance. Incorporate rain gardens, permeable paving, and efficient irrigation systems to minimize water runoff and conserve resources.
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           8. Composting and Waste Reduction: Minimize Your Ecological Footprint
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           Start composting to reduce waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your garden. Properly manage waste by recycling and adopting a zero-waste mindset. Consider using eco-friendly and reusable alternatives to single-use products, such as cloth napkins, reusable shopping bags, and refillable water bottles.
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           9. Green Transportation: Sustainable Commuting Choices
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           Reduce your carbon footprint by embracing greener transportation options. Consider biking, walking, or using public transportation whenever possible. If you need a car, opt for hybrid or electric vehicles that produce fewer emissions. By choosing sustainable commuting alternatives, you can contribute to cleaner air and a healthier environment.
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            Hopefully this gets you started as you consider what choices you can make to make your home more sustainable (and save money while you do it!) Tell us what you tried, and how it worked!
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      <title>8 Tips to Mastering the Art of Managing Real Estate Investment Income</title>
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           Investing in real estate can be a lucrative endeavor, providing both financial stability and long-term wealth accumulation. However, the key to sustaining and maximizing your success lies in effectively managing the money you make from real estate investing. By implementing smart financial strategies and maintaining a disciplined approach, you can safeguard your income, grow your wealth, and achieve your financial goals. In this blog post, we will explore essential tips and techniques for managing the money you earn from real estate investments.
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           Create a Detailed Budget:
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           A crucial step in managing your real estate investment income is creating a comprehensive budget. Start by analyzing your income sources, including rental properties, dividends, or capital gains. Then, outline your monthly expenses, including mortgage payments, property taxes, maintenance costs, and insurance premiums. By understanding your cash inflows and outflows, you can allocate funds appropriately, track your spending, and identify areas where you can optimize your financial management.
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           Establish an Emergency Fund:
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           Real estate investments come with their fair share of unpredictability. It's imperative to set aside a portion of your income for an emergency fund. This safety net will help you weather unforeseen expenses, such as major repairs or vacancies. Aim to accumulate three to six months' worth of living expenses in a liquid and easily accessible account. Having an emergency fund will provide peace of mind and prevent your investments from becoming a source of stress during challenging times.
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           Diversify Your Investment Portfolio:
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           While real estate can be a rewarding investment, it's important to avoid putting all your eggs in one basket. Diversification is key to managing risk and protecting your income. Consider diversifying your investments across different types of properties, locations, and even asset classes such as stocks or bonds. This approach can help mitigate the impact of market fluctuations and provide stable income streams from multiple sources.
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           Leverage Professional Expertise
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           Real estate investment can be complex, and seeking professional advice can be a wise move. Consider consulting with a financial advisor, tax professional, or real estate attorney to ensure you are maximizing your investment returns while adhering to legal and tax obligations. These experts can guide you on tax-efficient strategies, estate planning, property management, and other critical aspects of real estate investing, enabling you to make informed decisions and optimize your financial outcomes.
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           Continuously Educate Yourself:
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           The real estate market is dynamic, and successful investors stay ahead by continuously expanding their knowledge and skills. Stay abreast of industry trends, attend seminars, join investor networks, and read relevant publications to enhance your understanding of the market. By staying informed, you can identify emerging investment opportunities, make informed decisions, and adapt to market changes more effectively.
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           Reinvest and Rebalance:
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           As your real estate investments generate income, consider reinvesting a portion of the profits to fuel further growth. This reinvestment can take various forms, such as purchasing additional properties, renovating existing assets, or exploring new real estate markets. Rebalancing your portfolio periodically is also essential to maintain your desired asset allocation and optimize returns. Regularly review your investments, assess their performance, and adjust your strategy accordingly.
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           Monitor and Evaluate:
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           Tracking the performance of your real estate investments is critical for effective management. Establish clear financial goals and regularly monitor your progress towards achieving them. Utilize software or spreadsheets to maintain organized records of income, expenses, and cash flow. Regularly evaluate property performance, including rental yields, occupancy rates, and appreciation. By actively managing your investments, you can identify areas of improvement, capitalize on opportunities, and make informed decisions to optimize your returns.
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            Managing the money you make from real estate investing requires discipline, knowledge, and a proactive approach. To get help with money management and real estate investing, contact us at 208.254.1501!
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           Are you looking for a way to grow your wealth and achieve financial independence? Real estate investing could be the answer! Real estate has long been considered a solid investment strategy, providing opportunities for wealth creation and passive income. In this blog post, we will explore the basics of real estate investing and the advantages you can receive when you begin your journey to building wealth through property investment.
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           Real estate has several unique advantages that make it an attractive investment option:
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           Unlike other investment options like stocks or bonds, real estate investments offer a high level of control. As a real estate investor, you have the ability to make decisions about the property, such as choosing the location, type of property, and managing expenses, which can directly impact your investment returns.
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            Kobalt makes a much more affordable option, with many of the same features. look for it on sale at Lowe's to save even more. 
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            As your Boise, Idaho real estate company, we understand the importance of presenting your home in the best possible light when you are ready to sell. One effective way to enhance the appeal of your home is through thoughtful and strategic decorating. Here are some home decorating tips that are proven to help you sell your property quickly and at your ideal price.
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           While you may love bold colors and patterns, potential buyers may not share your taste. To appeal to a wider range of buyers, it's best to stick with neutral colors such as beige, white, and gray. This creates a blank canvas that allows potential buyers to envision their own decor in the space.
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           Adding plants and flowers to your home can instantly make it feel more welcoming and warm. Choose low-maintenance plants like succulents or snake plants that don't require a lot of care. Place them in strategic locations throughout the home, such as on shelves or in corners, to add a pop of color and life.
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           Adding art to your walls can create visual interest and draw the eye around the room. Choose pieces that complement the color scheme and style of the home. Large statement pieces can add drama and impact, while smaller pieces can be grouped together for a gallery wall effect.
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           The city of Boise is one of the fastest growing and appreciating metropolitan areas in the United States. Boise is the state capital, Ada county seat, and the largest city in Idaho. The Boise metropolitan area, also known as the Treasure Valley, stretches all the way from Ontario, Oregon to Mountain Home, Idaho. So what do you need to know about the current housing trends?
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           The Treasure Valley includes five counties, and is the most populous metro area in Idaho, containing the state’s three largest cities; Boise, Nampa, and Meridian. From 2020 to 2022, the valley grew at a rate of 7.8% with a currently increasing population of approximately 780,000. With low crime rates, highly accessible nature and outdoor activities, and high quality schools, the larger Boise metro is among the fifteenth-fastest growing areas in the country. According to the last census, the population of Boise proper only increased by less than 1% – approximately 2,000 people– but, with a population increase of nearly 50,000 people, Boise's western suburbs are growing steadily. Meridian, Nampa, and Caldwell are all experiencing growth at approximately 5%. 
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           As indicated by its rapid population growth, Boise has seen incredible growth in the job market over the past several years as well. Boise residents are highly educated, with a median income of $61,000 for a one-person household and $87,500 for a four-person household. Since January of 2022, Boise is the 11th fastest growing job market in the country with a very low unemployment rate. From 2017-2022, Boise's tech employment alone has increased by 41%, with a 10% growth in tech wages. Going forward, Boise is expected to see future job growth of over 50%, much higher than the U.S. expected growth rate of 30%. 
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            In this city rich with investment opportunities, you'll find single-family homes, student rental properties, condos, apartments, townhomes and more available.  With all that being said, the Boise market is on fire. It's one of the best markets in the country, homes selling at rates 50% above what they have historically.
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           The median sale price for single-family houses in Boise is $485,000 based on 238 home sales, and an average square footage price runs at $273/square foot (a 16.5% increase from 2021-2022.) Between March and April of 2022, home prices increased by over $20,000. New construction home prices have also significantly increased in price (up 36.7%) at a record high of $690,000 in April of 2022. Half the homes listed in April were sold within seven days, with a median of 6 days on the market. 
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           The first step in buying your first home is determining your budget. This will help you determine what you can afford and what you should be looking for. Factors to consider are things such as your income, savings, and monthly expenses when setting your budget.
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           Once you have a budget in mind, it's time to get pre-approved for a mortgage. This will give you a better idea of the types of homes you can afford and help you narrow down your search. Make sure to shop around for the best rates and terms.
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           A real estate agent can be a valuable resource in your home search. At Elevate Homes Idaho, we will help you find properties that fit your budget and needs, negotiate offers, and guide you through the buying process. Our agents have years of experience working with first-time homebuyers, and we value supporting you through the whole process so that when it's time to buy a second home, you know where to turn. 
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           With your budget and pre-approval in hand, it's time to start house hunting. Make a list of must-haves and nice-to-haves to help narrow down your search. Consider factors such as location, size, and amenities when looking at properties. Tell our agents what you're hoping for, and we'll pay attention to these things throughout our time together. We won't try to force you on a property you don't actually like. We believe that the right home is  out there for you, and we're determined to help you find it. 
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           Once you've found the right property, it's time to make an offer. Your Elevate Homes  agent will help you with this process and ensure that you're offering a fair price. Don't be afraid to negotiate, and make sure to get everything in writing.
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           If your offer is accepted, it's time to close the deal. This involves signing a purchase agreement, getting a home inspection, and finalizing your mortgage. Your real estate agent and mortgage lender can guide you through this process and help you avoid any pitfalls.
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           Congratulations, you're a homeowner! Now it's time to move in and make the space your own. Consider hiring professional movers or enlisting friends and family to help with the move. Once you're settled in, take some time to celebrate your accomplishment.
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           In conclusion, buying your first home can be a daunting task, but with the right approach and guidance, it can be a rewarding experience. By determining your budget, getting pre-approved for a mortgage, using an Elevate Homes real estate agent, house hunting, making an offer, closing the deal, and moving in, you can successfully navigate the homebuying process and achieve your homeownership goals. Good luck!
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           Moving can be a really expensive undertaking, both on your wallet and your sanity. However, as experts in the moving-buying-selling business, we know it doesn't have to be that way. Here are the top 5 tips of the trade to save every penny you can in your transportation (and hopefully, as you save money, you'll save some precious mental energy as well!) 
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            Going into 2023, the inventory of homes is expected to increase, with a 151.2% year-over-year increase at the end of December 2022 in Ada County. Homes are also staying on the market longer, with the most recent numbers at 62 days on the market, a 93.8% year-over-year increase. 
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           No matter your needs or your hopes for 2023, we are committed to helping you navigate the Boise real estate market. We value walking alongside our clients, ensuring you have the most personal, worry-free real estate experience possible. 
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           You don't know what you don't know. So how can you avoid all the pitfalls that can come with moving into the next stage of your life, whether that's across town or across the country? 
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           The agents at Elevate Homes are real Idahoans who want to bridge that gap between what you know and what you don't, seeking to understand you as a client, and appropriately anticipate snags in the realty process. 
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           With that being said, we are so excited to be launching Elevate Homes' new brand, in order to better represent you–our clients–and reposition ourselves as your expert guides available throughout the entire home buying and selling process, providing you with a stress-free, straightforward experience, from the first click on the website to the final transaction. 
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           As we get to know you and your needs, our goal is to eliminate frustration and cultivate ease in the midst of what can be a stressful season, helping you make the transition into your next season the best experience possible. 
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