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The Ball is Always in Your Court

JL Boney, III Columbia, SC Real Estate (Russell and Jeffcoat) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:24:22 -0500

I overheard a conversation the other from a gentleman in sales, that he had contacted a prospect a month ago and heard nothing in return. His friend went on to ask him if he had tried to contact the prospect again, and the salesman replied no that the ball was in the other guy's court now. He seemed quite angry that he had received no return call yet he also seemed unwilling to make a second call himself. He was content to simply brush aside this prospect and move on.

Well guess what, if you want business then the ball is always in your court. You may have called and left a message and expect a return call, but that doesn't mean you are through if you want this person to work with you. After all, it's you that wants their business, not the other way around.

I write this to remind myself as much as anyone else, because it's always the basics that we overlook. This goes right back to the most basic principal of all, which is ask for the business. Did you ever think that maybe your number didn't come through on the message. Maybe they were extremely busy or completely missed the message altogether. The fact of the matter is we have no idea what is happening on the other end, but we are completely responsible for what happens on our end. So remember if you want to play ball, do it right and don't sit around waiting for the other person to toss the ball back in your court. That's how you end up on the bench.

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I specialize in Columbia, SC real estate and the surrounding areas, including Blythewood, SC, Kershaw County, Fairfield County, and Lexington, SC. If you are in the market to buy or sell a home in Columbia, SC or any of the surrounding areas, I would love the opportunity to speak with to see how I can help. Thanks for reading and feel free to contact me if I can be of service to you.

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It's Not About You

JL Boney, III Columbia, SC Real Estate (Russell and Jeffcoat) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:18:47 -0500

One of the most difficult hurdles I have seen agents in this business get over is themselves. That's right, I am talking to you. It's not an easy thing to do, I will be the first to admit. But at some point, you are going to have to get over yourself in order to have any success at all and that's regardless of the market.

Now give me a moment to explain. I'm not just talking about your ego, Lord knows there are times when my head will fill a room too. You also have to get over taking everything personal as well. For your clients this is personal, for you this is business. This is the profession you have chosen and now it's time to be a professional.

That means it's not about you. It's all about your client and what it is that you can do for them.

You have to consider the fact that your entire job is based on giving the client what they want. Good service, good advice, and a closed transaction. Guess what, in the end that's exactly what you want too so why not go ahead and give your client what they want. Because in the end, no matter how you slice it, this isn't about you. It's about them.

I think it was Zig Ziglar that said, " You can have anything you want in life, you just have to help enough people get what they want first". So keep that in mind the next time you start thinking of yourself throughout the process. Just help your clients get what they want and in the end, you'll get where you need to be too.

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10 Things Your Agent Might Not Want to Tell You

JL Boney, III Columbia, SC Real Estate (Russell and Jeffcoat) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:10:17 -0500

These days price and condition are more important than ever. Maybe dogs are flying off the shelf elsewhere in the world, but since the market has cooled in most of the country, you need to pay particular attention to the key factors that will enable you to successfully sell your house. That being said, most people do not like their personal tastes to be critiqued and that can cause a great deal of stress for your agent. Especially if your personal taste is horrible and hinders the sell of the property. And since your agent is a little too nervous to say what really needs to be said, I am going to do it for them.

10 - Shag is a dance, it should not be a carpet. I will admit that from time to time I have seen shag carpet and thought that it was pretty cool. But each time, it was in a scene from a movie based in the 60's such as Austin Powers. Most buyers will agree with me, so lose that shag if you want to sell.

9 - I should not hear your kitchen before I see it. Or any other room for that matter. Just because you think that a color of yellow so bright that it can knock out an elephant is a cool thing, it doesn't mean that 99.9% of the rest of the world would agree with you. Remember, there are people who suffer from epilepsy and you don't need an agent or a buyer going into convulsions in you house.

8 - Raising your voice is not a form of negotiation. I know that you've seen several movies about high powered people who get their way just by demanding it and you think that's the way things work, but that movie is only for entertainment. Screaming that you don't want to lower the price doesn't suddenly make the rest of the world think your house is more valuable.

7 - Buyers don't care about you. I know that sometimes you think it's nice to ask your agent if they will communicate to the would be buyer all the reasons that it would be a great burden on you to go through with their demands, but they just don't care. They want a good deal and that's about it, so our broken leg, two jobs and inability to have the carpet replaced really means nothing to them.

6 - Dirty cloths are not a fashion statement. I could care less if you are wearing dirty cloths or not, that's more your business than mine. However, you don't need to scatter your dirty cloths that you are not wearing all throughout that house. They make dimmer switches if you want to set the mood, don't do it with a T-shirt draped over your lamp.

5 - It's not your home anymore. For whatever reason you have now decided to sell your house, therefore you no longer intend for it to be your home. So stop taking everything so personal, put on your big boy pants, and do what needs to be done to attract a buyer that will make it their home.

4- Jungle taming is not a favorite past time for buyers. If your lawn looks like you would need a machete to get through, then the buyer not even get out of the car. The only thing you do with an ugly yard is send the message that you don't care and it makes the buyer think you didn't take care of anything else either.

3 - Testing the market only tests my patience. The price your agent said the house should be listed at is usually a good indication of a price that the house should be listed at. I know, you glanced at Zillow and added $20,000 to their Zestimate to come up with your number and you want to "just give it a shot at this price." Or you could just go ahead and price it right from the start and not waste anyone's time including your own.

2 - I know less is more sounds wrong, but let's lose the chicken figurines anyway. The last thing you need to do is draw attention to how little counter space already have by overloading it with crap you don't need. I understand that some of these things may have a great deal of meaning to you, but that's all the more reason to store them out of sight so nothing happens to them.

1 - It's not worth more just because you lived here. Let's lose that ego, because unless you are very famous or are perhaps a historic figure, then your living here doesn't really add value here. I apologize if you are famous, but in case you haven't heard stars are losing money on their houses left and right these days too. So if you're just Joe Blow from the local corporate conglomerate, then I'm sure you're a great person and your family loves you, but see number 7 would you.

Have a nice day!!

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Forest Acres, SC Homes for Sale Under $200,000 - 1325 Brentwood Drive

JL Boney, III Columbia, SC Real Estate (Russell and Jeffcoat) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:02:24 -0500

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1325 Brentwood Dr, Columbia, SC

Homes for sale in Forest Acres, SC under 200,000

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $150,000

Year Built 1954 Sq Footage 1,356 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking Unspecified Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Nice Forest Acres home on a half-acre corner lot convenient to downtown, shopping and interstates. A magnificent workshop out back and a separate storage shed. During the school year parking spaces (8) rent to Flora students for $20/mo -

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- Fireplace - Hardwood floor - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Attic - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard

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Posted: Nov 16, 2011, 7:56am PST

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Northeast Columbia, SC Homes for Sale in Green Springs - 120 Greensprings Drive

JL Boney, III Columbia, SC Real Estate (Russell and Jeffcoat) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:35:47 -0500

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120 Green Springs Dr, Columbia, SC

Northeast Columbia, SC Homes for Sale in Green Springs.

4BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $81,900

Year Built 1985 Sq Footage 1,505 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspecified Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Great 4 bedroom, 2 bath home in established community in Northeast Columbia. Close to shopping & dining in Sandhills, minutes from I-20, I-77 and 277, 20 min from Ft Jackson. New carpet throughout, fresh paint inside and out. Large family room with brick fireplace.

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PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace - Tile floor - Family room - Stove/Oven - Microwave - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard

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Posted: Nov 16, 2011, 7:30am PST

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Forest Acres, SC Homes for Sale - 149 Mayhaw Drive

JL Boney, III Columbia, SC Real Estate (Russell and Jeffcoat) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:53:32 -0500

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149 Mayhaw Dr, Columbia, SC

New Home for sale in Forest Acres, SC.

3BR/2+1BA Single Family House

offered at $449,900

Year Built 2010 Sq Footage 2,950 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors Unspecified Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

New home in Forest Acres gated community adjacent to Rockbridge Club and Spring Lake,convenient to Forest Acres amenities, shopping,interstates and downtown.

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PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace - High/Vaulted ceiling - Walk-in closet - Hardwood floor - Tile floor - Family room - Bonus/Rec room - Dining room - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Microwave - Granite countertop - Stainless steel appliances - Attic - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard - Jacuzzi/Whirlpool

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- Nature Trail

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Posted: Nov 16, 2011, 6:43am PST

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Why Active Rain Sucks

JL Boney, III Columbia, SC Real Estate (Russell and Jeffcoat) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:24:36 -0500

In my time here I have read countless posts, wrote over 550, and commented nearly 10,000 times. In short, I have had the privilege to see a lot on AR, some good, some bad, and some that just defies any category that you could possibly put them in and those seem to be my favorite.

One thing that I have encountered in the comments on posts that I have written, as well as the posts of others several times, is an occurrence that always makes me laugh. I call them uninformed commenters, and if you look closely, you will see them from time to time and it may just bring a smile to your face depending on your sense of humor.

The uninformed commenter is someone that leaves a comment on a post that allows you the opportunity to realize that they have no clue what the post is about. The most common case is when someone leaves a comment based purely on the title of said post, and they obviously did not actually read it.

At one point I wrote a post that was titled " Ronald Reagan was the Antichrist." The title was to help prove a point and the post was written about people who see conspiracies in everything. The post itself in fact, had absolutely nothing to do with our former president, it only used his name as an example. His name is Ronald Wilson Reagan, all three names have six letters and therefore put the three together and you have 666.

One gentleman chimed in on the post and left the comment that I was way off base where Reagan was concerned. I had to laugh when I saw the comment, because you could tell that the only thing he had done was read the title and cash in on his 10 points for the comment. I'm sure he felt like he said his peace and he proudly moved on to get the rest of his comment points without a second thought.

So here's some free advice, if you don't want myself and others to get a good laugh at your expense, then read the post before you comment. You might just make yourself look well informed in the process and avoid looking pretty dumb too.

I wonder how many people will come to the defense of AR because of this title. I'll certainly know with this one if you read the post or not.

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Columbia, SC Homes for Sale - 108 Cedar Glen Lane

JL Boney, III Columbia, SC Real Estate (Russell and Jeffcoat) — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 20:49:16 -0500

108 Cedar Glen Lane

COLUMBIA, SC

Columbia, SC Homes for Sale. Beautiful patio home for sale in Cedar Glen.

2BR/2BA Single Family House

$87,000

Year Built 2005 Sq Footage 1,204 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking Unspecified Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $70 per month

Description

Wonderful,low maintenance patio home in Northeast Columbia.Fresh paint and new carpet in the living room, new HVAC unit,freshly painted kitchen with bar.This lovely home has an open floor plan and is close to I-77 and I-20.

Property Features

Central A/CCentral heatWalk-in closetFamily roomDishwasherRefrigeratorStove/OvenMicrowaveLaundry area - insideBalcony, Deck, or Patio

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Columbia, SC Homes for Sale in Heather Green - 829 Gristina Court

JL Boney, III Columbia, SC Real Estate (Russell and Jeffcoat) — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:08:02 -0400

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829 Gristina Court, Columbia, SC

Northeast Columbia, SC Homes for Sale in Heather Green.

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $149,897

Year Built 2010 Sq Footage 1,746 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

NEW construction,great 3/2 Split Plan with Master Down,wonderful high ceilings,great room with gas log fireplace.Large Kitchen with pennisula.Large Eating Area off Kitchen and Great Room.Covered Front and Back Porches,one of the largest lots in the subdivision,backs up to trees,nice privacy for back yard.Custom Built in place cabinets and brushed nickel lighting package,very nicely appointed.TANKLESS hot water heater.
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PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace - High/Vaulted ceiling - Walk-in closet - Hardwood floor - Family room - Bonus/Rec room - Dining room - Dishwasher - Stove/Oven - Microwave - Granite countertop - Attic - Laundry area - inside - Yard

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Posted: Oct 19, 2010, 10:47am PDT

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Columbia, SC Homes for Sale in Milford Park - 209 Blue Mountain Drive

JL Boney, III Columbia, SC Real Estate (Russell and Jeffcoat) — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:39:01 -0400

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209 Blue Mountain Drive, Irmo, SC

Columbia, SC Homes for Sale in Milford Park.

4BR/2+1BA Single Family House

offered at $279,900

Year Built 2004 Sq Footage 3,982 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 11,375 sqft HOA/Maint $37 per month

DESCRIPTION

Fabulous home with thousands in upgrades. Gourmet Kitchen! Wonderful family and formal spaces LR, DR & office! Professionaly designed gardens in backyard with extended decking and a screened porch. This home will not last long. Immaculate. Too many upgrades to list. Only 1 1/2 miles off I-26 & Peak Exit. Walking distance to Ballentine Elementary. Top ranking schools for the subdivision.
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PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C - Fireplace - High/Vaulted ceiling - Walk-in closet - Hardwood floor - Tile floor - Family room - Living room - Bonus/Rec room - Dining room - Dishwasher - Stove/Oven - Microwave - Granite countertop - Attic - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Clubhouse - Swimming pool(s)

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Posted: Oct 19, 2010, 10:16am PDT

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Lexington, SC Homes for Sale in Shoal Creek - 163 Shoal Creek Circle

JL Boney, III Columbia, SC Real Estate (Russell and Jeffcoat) — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:21:22 -0400

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163 Shoal Creek Circle, Lexington, SC

Lexington, SC Homes for sale in Shoal Creek

4BR/3+1BA Single Family House

offered at $329,900

Year Built 2006 Sq Footage 2,662 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $30 per month

DESCRIPTION

Gorgeous Custom Home in Shoal Creek Subdivision. Every detail perfect,the garage even has painted stamped concrete floors. Handicapped access in almost every room. Great upstairs storage which could be built out as a FROG or another bedroom. Gorgeous Brazillian Cherry Laminate,beautiful custom cabinets with silstone countertops. Great Split floor plan.Fabulous backyard with waterfall/pond.Professionally landscaped.Fabulous Screened Porch. Custom Designed Fencing.
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PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace - High/Vaulted ceiling - Walk-in closet - Hardwood floor - Tile floor - Family room - Dining room - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Microwave - Attic - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Clubhouse - Swimming pool(s)

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Posted: Oct 19, 2010, 9:58am PDT

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Columbia, SC Homes for Sale in Ashworth Place - 24 Ashworth Lane

JL Boney, III Columbia, SC Real Estate (Russell and Jeffcoat) — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:06:27 -0400

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24 Ashworth Lane, Columbia, SC

Columbia, SC Homes for sale in Ashworth Place.

5BR/4+1BA Single Family House

offered at $739,900

Year Built 2007 Sq Footage 5,403 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 full, 1 partial Floors Unspecified Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 19,602 sqft HOA/Maint $90 per month

DESCRIPTION

Gorgeous One of a Kind in a Gated Community Arcadia Lakes area.Owners have done major ugrades since building home.Fabulous heavy moldings,granite,Huge Formal Dining Room,Office,Florida Room,Screened Back Porch,In-Law Suite,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gourmet Kitchen,Hardwoods and Tile throughout,Marble Floored Grand Entry Foyer,to man good things to list here.Second bedroom is through garage door.
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PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C - Fireplace - High/Vaulted ceiling - Walk-in closet - Hardwood floor - Tile floor - Family room - Living room - Bonus/Rec room - Dining room - Breakfast nook - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Microwave - Granite countertop - Stainless steel appliances - Attic - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Gated property

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Posted: Oct 19, 2010, 9:41am PDT

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Being Well Liked Doesn't Always Make You Good at What You Do

JL Boney, III Columbia, SC Real Estate (Russell and Jeffcoat) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:56:16 -0400

Everyone wants to be liked, it's just part of human nature. I'll bet that you can scour the Earth and never find anyone who wakes up in the morning and says, " I hope someone hates me today."And more than we want anyone else to like us, we want clients and potential clients to like us. That means business my friend.

But guess what, liking what you have to say in the long run can create a lot of future problems for you and your business. Telling people what they want to hear just to get the listing will only come back to bite you down the road. Every seller wants to hear that their home is worth a ton of money and you can sell it in no time flat. But if that's not the case, then you need to be the voice of reason that explains otherwise.

Sure your chances of getting the listing might improve when you tell the what they want to hear, but your chances of the house not selling at having an angry client also increase drastically as well. So here's a wild idea, tell the truth. It may not make you the most popular guy at the time, but you'll keep your integrity and you won't waste your time or the seller's.

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Columbia, SC Homes for Sale in Carriage Oaks - 500 Castle Ridge Drive

JL Boney, III Columbia, SC Real Estate (Russell and Jeffcoat) — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:15:15 -0400

JL Boney, III | Russell and Jeffcoat | (803) 730-9601

500 Castle Ridge Drive, Columbia, SC

Columbia, SC Homes for Sale in Carriage Oaks

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $129,900

Year Built 2001 Sq Footage 1,753 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $31 per month

DESCRIPTION

3 Bedroom 2 Bath home in established community in Northeast Columbia.Nice,open floor plan,fresh paint in living room and kitchen.Privacy fence in back yard,security system and two car garage.Close to shopping & dining, I-20 and I-77.
see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C - Central heat - Walk-in closet - Living room - Dishwasher - Stove/Oven - Microwave - Attic - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Swimming pool(s) - Playground

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

500 Castle Ridge

Dinning Area

Living Room

Eat-in Kitchen

Large Master

Sperate Tub/Shower

Contact info:

JL Boney, III

Russell and Jeffcoat

(803) 730-9601

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Aug 9, 2010, 7:40am PDT

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All Brick Homes for Sale Near Forest Acres, SC - 1200 Oakway Drive Columbia, SC

JL Boney, III Columbia, SC Real Estate (Russell and Jeffcoat) — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:47:13 -0400

Looking for all brick homes for sale near Forest Acres, SC, then look no further than 1200 Oakway Drive. This wonderful three bedroom, two bath home is located just off of Trenholm Road placing it close to I-20, I-77, 277, and convenient to down town.

Surrounded by mature trees providing ample shade and privacy, this well maintained all brick home is perfect for anyone. A large front yard, eat-in kitchen, and carport are just some of the wonderful features within this 1575 square foot home.

Close to all the shopping and dinning of both Northeast Columbia, SC and Forest Acres, SC, this beautiful home makes a great place to hang your hat.

Call today to set up a private appointment and for more info, please visit www.120OakwayDrive.com.

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