289: Why new construction is pushing Greenville into a buyer’s market
Buyer-market momentum in Greenville driven by surging new-build supply, discounts and rate buydowns, and median prices below resales. Selling Greenville Episode 289 delivers an easy, fast guide to reading the market, avoiding common traps, and securing better terms in 2025. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan McCune d...
24m Sep 10, 2025
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288: Why people are LEAVING GREENVILLE, SC in 2025
People don’t just move to Greenville—they leave, too. Stan reveals 10 real reasons behind the 2025 outflow: affordability pushing buyers to Spartanburg & Anderson, post-Helene risk fears, weather whiplash, downtown condo-vs-house tradeoffs, custom-build sticker shock, politics, and missing big-city perks. Debating a move in or out? Use this as your decision cheat sheet. Questions? Text Stan (in...
35m Sep 03, 2025
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287: New Construction Reality Check: Why “Brand-New” Might Be Cheaper—And Riskier—in Greenville
Shiny and new isn’t always simple. Learn what’s driving the surge in completed-but-unsold homes, where builders cut corners, and the must-do checklist before you sign. Greenville-specific tips to avoid costly regrets. Need a second opinion? Text Stan—fastest way to reach him. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan McCune...
23m Aug 27, 2025
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286: July 2025 Report: Inventory Near Multi-Year Highs, Prices Still Climb in Greenville
Big supply, slower demand. Stan breaks down July’s surge in inventory (nearing multi-year highs), pendings that trail historical pace, and why prices still nudged up ~2%. Clear takeaways for timing your list or offer in Greenville. Need a second opinion? Text Stan—fastest way to reach him. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out ...
31m Aug 20, 2025
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285: Mortgage Rates Just Blinked: Why Mid-6s Might Stick (For Now)
Stan hopped on—gym clothes and all—to break down why mortgage rates slipped into the mid-6s and what actually moved them: bond yields, softer jobs data, and those ever-important spreads between the 10-year Treasury and 30-year mortgages. He digs into why averages aren’t your quote, how narrowing spreads could pull rates lower, and the wild cards ahead (potential Fed leadership shifts, talk of r...
31m Aug 13, 2025
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284: How to Assume a Low-Rate FHA Mortgage in 2025: Chris’s Real Estate Success Story
In this special episode of the Selling Greenville podcast, host Stan sits down with Chris, a recent homebuyer who assumed a sub-3% FHA mortgage in one of the most challenging housing markets we've seen in decades. They break down the pros, pitfalls, and process of mortgage assumption—how Chris scored a 25-year loan with significant equity, navigated a complex servicer system, and beat the rent-...
57m Aug 06, 2025
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283: Why the Greenville-Spartanburg Real Estate Market Feels Like a Clogged Toilet
In this eye-opening episode of The Selling Greenville Podcast, host Stan McCune delivers a boots-on-the-ground update on the 2025 Greenville housing market—and why so many buyers and sellers are feeling stuck, cautious, or downright confused. Stan dives into the real reasons behind the market slowdown: high mortgage rates that just won’t budge, growing inventory that’s shifting the balance, an...
29m Jul 30, 2025
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282: How State Politics Shape Greenville — w/ Rep. Stephen Frank
In this episode of The Selling Greenville Podcast, host Stan McCune sits down with Stephen Frank, a first-term member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, for an eye-opening discussion about the real connection between state politics and life in Greenville. Together, Stan and Representative Frank dive into major issues shaping our state and region—from housing affordability and infr...
51m Jul 23, 2025
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281: Breaking Down Greenville’s 2025 Housing Market Trends
What do the latest numbers really say about Greenville’s housing market? In this episode of The Selling Greenville Podcast, host Stan McCune takes a deep dive into the 2025 Monthly Indicators released by the Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS®. From home prices and inventory shifts to sales volume and market activity, Stan unpacks the trends shaping real estate in the Upstate. Whether ...
19m Jul 16, 2025
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280: Revisiting Bold 2025 Predictions & What’s Really Happening in the Market
In this episode of the Selling Greenville Podcast, Stan returns to his bold predictions from earlier this year to see how they’re holding up against on-the-ground reality. Are home prices actually rising? Have interest rates calmed down—or stirred up more trouble? And is the long-awaited inventory shift finally taking shape? From surprising buyer behavior and evolving seller trends to unexpec...
30m Jul 09, 2025
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279: Best Hikes & Day Trips Near Greenville SC for Outdoor Lovers w/ Thomas Mabry (honeybadger)
Ready to trade traffic for trailheads? In this episode of the Selling Greenville Podcast, host Stan is joined by special guest Thomas Mabry—better known as “Honeybadger”—for a deep dive into the Upstate’s best hiking spots and outdoor escapes. From hidden waterfall trails to peaceful lake views, these aren't just scenic retreats—they're the kind of places that make living in the Greenville are...
1hr 1m Jul 02, 2025
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278: Insights from the Realtors Legislative Meetings (RLM)
How do decisions made in Washington, D.C. ripple through the local real estate market—especially in Greenville, SC? In this episode of the Selling Greenville Podcast, host Stan takes you behind the scenes of the 2025 Realtors Legislative Meetings to unpack the critical conversations that could shape housing for years to come. From national policy changes to legislative proposals, Stan highligh...
38m Jun 25, 2025
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277: May 2025 Market Insights: Prices, Trends & What’s Next?
The numbers are in—and they’re telling a big story. In this episode, Stan breaks down the latest Greenville real estate stats for May 2025, revealing what’s really happening with home prices, inventory, and days on market. Whether you're buying, selling, or just watching from the sidelines, these insights will help you understand where things stand—and where they might be heading. If you're cu...
37m Jun 18, 2025
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276: Greenville Real Estate vs Other Markets: Key Comparisons & Insights w/ Seth Teegarden
Greenville’s real estate market has seen rapid growth—but how does it stack up against other popular markets in the Southeast and beyond? In this episode, I break down the key differences between Greenville and similar cities when it comes to home values, buyer trends, affordability, and long-term investment potential. I also chat with Seth, a fellow friend who lives in a scenic Georgia resort...
1hr 4m Jun 11, 2025
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275: 2025 Remodeling Impact Report: What Renovations Are REALLY Worth It?
Everyone loves a good renovation story—but which ones are actually worth it in 2025? In this quick breakdown of the 2025 NAR Remodeling Impact Report, I unpack what upgrades homeowners are really doing, what they're costing, and which ones actually pay off (both in value and happiness). I cover the top projects delivering the biggest return, the ones homeowners say bring the most joy, and a fe...
26m Jun 04, 2025
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274: When Will It Be Too Late to Invest in Greenville Real Estate? (And Why You Shouldn't Wait for a Crash)
Everyone wants to time the bottom of the real estate market—but real estate doesn't work like stocks or crypto. In this episode, I break down why waiting for a crash might leave you with fewer options, less access to capital, and no real opportunity at all. I also walk through how to spot areas of growth in Greenville, which parts of town are still undervalued, and why grocery stores and bike t...
47m May 28, 2025
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273: What is the 2025 Spring market like in Greenville?
It's been the 2025 real estate "busy season" for several months now, and we finally have some data to assess just how busy it has been. Long story short, sellers are very busy, but buyers are still stuck in 2024. However, some conditions are noticeably improving for buyers, albeit without the market completely bottoming out for sellers. That's great news for all parties, and potentially a good ...
26m May 21, 2025
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272: You asked. Stan answered. Time for May Q&A.
You have questions, and Stan has answers. In today's episode, we go through Q&A from listeners on topics ranging from mortgage rates to the most effective home renovations to novation contracts. If you had a question that you didn't get a chance to submit, you can always do so after the fact and have your question answered in a future episode!  As always, if you have any questions or comments ...
49m May 14, 2025
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271: Vibe Check: What Does Greenville Real Estate "Feel Like" Right Now?
We love data on this show, but sometimes data doesn't tell you the whole story. Sometimes vibes shift before the data does, and there are definitely some vibe shifts happening right now, whether it's buyers ignoring smaller homes, appraisers struggling to appraise homes for contract prices, sellers trying to argue with their realtors about their home values, etc. I'm experiencing, and hearing f...
39m May 07, 2025
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270: Exciting new developments are coming to Greenville
Downtown Greenville is already considered one of the best Downtowns in the Southeast, and it's about to get a lot better, as there are many planned redevelopment projects (some already in the works!) for adding great new places to hangout, shop, and eat to some of Greenville's most neglected areas. So let's talk about them! In this episode we discuss: 1. The Greenville Gateway Project 2. The C...
39m Apr 30, 2025
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269: Amidst uncertainty, the Greenville RE market sees stability
One question we had entering 2025 was whether the lackluster end to 2024 was a sign of things to come or was a fluke result of a weird confluence of a 500 year storm (Helene), the Presidential elections, and standard seasonality. Now that we have data for the first quarter of 2025, it is apparent that 2024 was more of a fluke than anything, with 2025 (so far) seeing many homes being listed, pr...
32m Apr 23, 2025
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268: Solving the termite problem in Greenville, SC
The SE region of the United States is a termite hotspot, and the Upstate of SC (Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson and surrounding counties) is no exception. In SC realtors are constantly dealing with them, and I have three termite stories from the past few months that I'm eager to share. What I've learned from these stories is this: there are solutions to termites, but oftentimes the pest contro...
30m Apr 16, 2025
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267: All things 1031 exchange
In this must-listen episode of The Selling Greenville Podcast, host Stan McCune sits down with John Boyd, Founder and CEO of The Banker Exchange, to explore the ins and outs of the 1031 exchange—one of the most powerful tools for real estate investors to defer capital gains taxes and build long-term wealth. Discover how a 1031 exchange works, who qualifies, what properties are eligible, timeli...
1hr 3m Apr 09, 2025
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266: Did the NAR just kill Zillow?
Traditionally, there have only been two ways for a REALTOR® to list a home for sale - either exclusively to their company or openly on the MLS and internet. But the National Association of REALTORS® this past week announced a third way that they are going to allow homes to be listed - on MLS but without the listing being immediately syndicated out to other websites (like Zillow, homes.com, real...
32m Apr 02, 2025
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265: Is the Greenville real estate market heating up or cooling down? Yes.
Greenville is in an interesting spot. The real estate market has clearly softened, something we've discussed a good bit in previous episodes, but we're also at the time of year where seasonality has a big impact on supply and demand. To say it another way, from now until Memorial Day is the peak time to buy or sell real estate! So it's not surprising that some of the market data coming in refle...
27m Mar 26, 2025
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264: Interview with appraiser Chris White
Appraisers play an immensely important role in real estate transactions, but they can be a bit of an enigma, as they rarely communicate with the parties involved in a real estate transaction, despite having the power to potentially "blow up" a real estate transaction. As such, their roles and how they think about the market can be misunderstood by the general public and even by real estate prof...
1hr 3m Mar 19, 2025
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263: Over half of these sellers in Greenville are selling for a loss.
The Greenville-Spartanburg market can no longer be called a "seller's market," even though you'll hear some falsely make that claim. But the data simply doesn't support this, particularly when it comes to a certain demographic of sellers who are actually having to sell for a loss. Who are these sellers, and what are the dynamics in the background causing them to have to sell for a loss? I'm not...
32m Mar 12, 2025
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262: Which parts of Greenville are appreciating or depreciating?
A lot has been made about how real estate prices in the Upstate of SC are showing signs of weakening, but not every part of the Upstate is moving in the same direction. Some areas have definitely seen home prices top out but many are still showing signs of appreciation. So which markets are moving in which direction? Here we break down 5 appreciating and 5 depreciating markets and try to discer...
37m Mar 05, 2025
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261: How does Greenville/Spartanburg compare to other major markets?
Many people are moving to the Southeast, but when they move here, they can be overwhelmed by options. In addition to Greenville and Spartanburg, the SE boasts many other great options, like Charleston and Columbia within the state of SC, and Charlotte, Atlanta, and Asheville just outside of the Greenville-Spartanburg area. So how do all these markets compare statistically to the Upstate of SC, ...
54m Feb 26, 2025
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260: Prices continue to fall in Greenville.
The Greater Greenville market is seeing price declines for the first time in a while. When you combine that with some of the other metrics that we have access to (like days on market, percent of list price received, etc.) there is no question that the market has shifted strongly towards buyers, especially the past half year. What's going on that's causing this, and can we expect this trend to c...
25m Feb 19, 2025
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259: Do Greenvillians like basements, pools, and golf course homes?
"People don't want homes with pools," "Basement homes aren't worth as much as other homes," and "People don't like golf courses in their backyards," are all things you hear frequently if you're involved with real estate in the Greater Greenville area of SC. But how many of those things are true? Let's look at the Pebble Creek neighborhood, which has a little of all three of these types of homes...
32m Feb 12, 2025
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258: What needs to happen for mortgage rates to come down?
The entire real estate industry has been held hostage by 6-8% mortgage rates the past several years, and while many "experts" predicted they would be in the low 6s or high 5s by now, per Mortgage News Daily, they are currently sitting in the low 7s. Now we're getting headlines about Trump tariffs and their potential impact on the economy, and many are concerned that they will cause mortgage rat...
25m Feb 05, 2025
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257: Why home buyers and sellers disagree on home values.
Buyers and sellers of houses perceive the value of real estate in very different ways. In fact, I've found that clients who sell and buy at roughly the same time will frequently use completely different valuation models (not actual models, but the ones in their heads) for when they're selling versus when they're buying! So what are the key differences, and why do sellers and buyers so often ten...
40m Jan 29, 2025
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256: Trump's Immediate RE Impact + Final 2024 Market Stats
Trump is officially the President of the US, and we are already starting to see some small ripples in the market as a result. But, perhaps more importantly (at least to a data nerd like me), we finally have our final 2024 Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® market stats to go over, and they point to some very interesting trends that happened in 2024. Which of these trends are likely to ...
34m Jan 22, 2025
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255: Busting Realtor Misconceptions
I hear people talk about realtors all the time in "code," saying things like, "He's aggressive," or "She's not as outgoing as I'd like her to be." The reality is that many people want a realtor who thinks and acts like them, but that can be a really bad reason to hire one. So let's have some fun and analyze some of the common statements I hear, both negative and positive, towards realtors, and...
45m Jan 15, 2025
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254: How Greenville RE is shifting
Greenville real estate is constantly evolving and shifting, but how? Everyone knows lot sizes are getting smaller, but what about garages? What about home sizes? Home ages? Foreclosures and short sales? There's a lot that is shifting in our market that we don't talk about often, but we will today! In this episode, Stan breaks down a TON of data from the past 3 years to show how (and discuss wh...
39m Jan 08, 2025
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253: 2025 Bold Predictions for Greenville Real Estate
Happy New Year! It's time for me to make my BOLD PREDICTIONS for 2025, and so in this first episode of the New Year, I discuss: Where mortgage rates are headed. If we are going into a recession (or increased inflationary environment) in 2025. If any more massive changes are coming to the real estate industry, after a crazy year of changes in 2024. What sort of appreciation (or depreciation) Gr...
48m Jan 01, 2025
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252: Looking Back at My 2024 Bold Predictions
Merry Christmas! Around this time last year I made my bold predictions for 2024, and it's time to review how I did. There were some predictable outcomes but also some pretty big surprises. So what did I get right, what did I get wrong, and why? This episode is sponsored by Piper Insurance Group, who can help you with all your home, auto, and umbrella insurance needs. Contact them for a free qu...
23m Dec 25, 2024
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251: Craziest stories from 2024
Real estate is always crazy, but it seems like 2024 was particularly The Year of Crazy for Greenville real estate. We had hurricanes, volatile interest rates, recession concerns, a wild Presidential election, and A LOT more. As a realtor, my business was impacted by all of these things and some unhinged people I had to deal with, and the end result was I have some great stories to tell you from...
40m Dec 18, 2024
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250: 10 Questions for the Future of Real Estate
A lot changed in the world of real estate (and in Greenville) in 2024, and as we round out the year, we are left with more questions than answers. Is the government going to try to stimulate real estate sales? Is realtor compensation going to decrease in future months? Will Greenville County Council do things to help or hurt housing affordability? We cover these questions and many more as we di...
40m Dec 11, 2024
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249: Greenville prices go down a second straight month. Or did they?
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the data on what's happening in the Greater Greenville Area of SC has been messy, to say the least. A lot of listings, pendings, and closings got pushed into October and November, causing some oddities all across the data. That being said, for the second straight month, we saw a year-on-year decrease in the median home price. Does that mean anything, or is ...
32m Dec 04, 2024
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248: What I'm thankful for in 2024
If I'm going to be honest, 2024 was a very challenging year on many levels. But despite the challenges, there is still much to be thankful for, and as I've done in previous years, I want to share with my listeners ten things that I'm thankful for from the past year, with a little more of a personal spin than I've done in previous years. I hope you enjoy as you feast on turkey and delicious Than...
26m Nov 27, 2024
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247: What does Twitter/X have to say about home buying?
X, formerly known as Twitter, can be a great place for information, but it can also be a terrible place for misinformation. Well, a great X/Twitter thread popped up on my feed recently discussing things that a first time homebuyer should and shouldn't when house searching. Some of the responses were spot on, and others were... not so helpful. So let's have some fun and talk about the thread and...
35m Nov 20, 2024
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246: What impact will a Trump Presidency have on real estate?
After 1.5 years of campaigning, we finally know that Donald Trump will return to Washington as the 47th President of the United States. Some people are elated, others are mortified, but wherever you stand on the election results, the question remains: will Trump help or hurt the housing market? There are many possible scenarios for Trump in play - taking over the Federal Reserve, privatizing (a...
41m Nov 13, 2024
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245: My Egregious Appraisal Story
Recently, I decided to do a cash out refinance on two identical duplexes that I own that are located next to each other. A cash out refi is a great way to take advantage of the equity you have in a property without having to sell it, and that's exactly what I hoped to do. Get cash, keep the property, have rental income pay off the mortgage, and everyone goes home happy. Well, all seemed to be g...
32m Nov 06, 2024
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244: Helene + elections cause prices to drop and rates to soar
Mortgage rates have soared nearly an entire percentage point the past few weeks and as a result, September 2024 yielded the first year-on-year decline in the median sales price in Greenville since March 2023. Why is this happening now, and does it mean we're entering a buyers market? This episode is sponsored by Piper Insurance Group, who can help you with all your home, auto, and umbrella ins...
32m Oct 30, 2024
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243: The Four Types of Real Estate Negotiators
Negotiation is one of the most important aspects for a real estate transaction, and yet many people don't know their negotiation style or that of those they are negotiating with. In the old school of thought, it didn't matter what style the person across the table from you had - you simply negotiated aggressively with them and tried to win the negotiation at their expense. However, in recent ye...
39m Oct 23, 2024
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242: My Crazy Listing Story: the home that had a bit of everything
"Listing agents don't do anything besides put the home on the multiple listing service," is a phrase I hear frequently from people. And while some listings require less work than others, every listing requires many hours of work, and some require literally *weeks* worth of work. So today I tell the story of my listing from this year that has had a little of everything - messed up contracts, "lo...
35m Oct 16, 2024
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241: What to do about OUT OF CONTROL homeowners insurance costs.
Homeowners insurance premiums have increased dramatically the past 4 years in the US, specifically in the Southeast region of the US, which, coincidentally, is where Greenville is located. Thankfully, SC hasn't suffered the worst of the premium increases when comparing to states like Florida, but with our state getting hit hard by Helene and the possibility of other storms hitting us this year ...
37m Oct 09, 2024
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240: Hurricane Helene Wreaks Havoc on Greenville, SC and Asheville, NC
I may be on my fourth straight day without power, but that's not going to stop me from reporting from the front lines on the unbelievable and devastating damage caused by Hurricane Helene to the Greater Greenville Area and to Western NC. In this episode, I discuss how Greenville was hit by a 1/100 year weather event, what it means for me and those I know, and what it means for our local real es...
35m Oct 02, 2024
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