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		<title>New Yorkers open homes to bused migrants</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:30:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Written by Ava Pittman,Dray Clark,Devan Markham,Nexstar Media Wire (NewsNation ) — While New York City officials work to provide resources and shelter for the influx of migrants bused to the city , some organizations and volunteers have taken matters into their own hands to help migrants who are left to sleep in the streets. Individual volunteers are opening their homes to migrants because the city’s shelter system is jam-packed, forcing some migrants out on the street without any resources or shelter. Long before the first busloads of migrants arrived in New York, the city was already in the throes of a housing crisis. A slew of post-pandemic evictions had left many families homeless and sleeping in shelters. GOP makes push to weaken Democrats’ grip on Texas border On Friday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency that said the city’s shelter system is close to 100% occupied after the recent influx of migrants . The city says at least 17,000 migrants have arrived since May. “We do everything we can in the most loving manner to ensure people have a safe space,” said Arianda Phillips, an organizer with South Bronx Mutual Aid. Phillip&#8217;s organization helps people find housing, food and clothes. When the first migrant bus arrived, she jumped into action to help. &#8220;They don&#8217;t have warm clothing, and they&#8217;re, you know, in T-shirts and shorts. And the shelter system is not providing them with sufficient food, we hear every single day,” Phillips said. Phillips said some migrants have been turned away from shelters because of overcrowding, and families with children have been separated. “So, for example, if they didn&#8217;t have a marriage certificate or something to prove familial relationships, they are often separated in the shelter systems,” Phillips said. DHS sees 500% increase in human-smuggling arrests She helps those migrants find sanctuary in churches and, more recently, in people&#8217;s homes. Melanie Van Orden and seven migrants who stayed at her residence in Brooklyn. (Credit: Melanie Van Orden) &#8220;Each sanctuary space is likely doing its best to accommodate with whatever resources they have,” Phillips said. Melanie Van Orden invited six migrants to stay at her home in Brooklyn. “I think it&#8217;s just part of my humanity. It&#8217;s also part of my faith and my faith goes out of my humanity,” she said. Two days after arriving in New York, Van Orden said the men who stayed at her home were turned away from a men’s shelter and were left to sleep on the street. “And they just needed a hand so they could get to Chicago, which was their final destination. And I just thought well my apartment is empty, I&#8217;m not using it. And I think I could fit six people if they squish,” Van Orden said. Van Orden is a volunteer with NYC ICE watch, a mutual aid support group working with migrants. She later invited an additional migrant to stay with her in addition to the six who were already sheltering at her home. Border chief: Busing plans bringing more migrants to border She learned about the men through a chat with other volunteers, and it won’t be her last time opening her home to migrants. “The vast majority of people coming here are just like you and me. They&#8217;re good kindhearted people fleeing from an unlivable situation to save their own lives,” she said. Van Orden said that before the men left, they made sure to clean up, leaving her space in immaculate condition. While there are many more volunteers out there like Van Orden, often they choose to move in silence to help the migrants to safety. Migrants that stayed with Melanie Van Orden and other volunteers as the migrants prepared to depart to Chicago to be reunited with family. (Credit: Melanie Van Orden) Melanie Van Orden and the seven migrants that stayed with her at her residence in the Brooklyn. (Credit: Melanie Van Orden) Melanie Van Orden and the seven migrants that stayed with her at her residence in the Brooklyn. (Credit: Melanie Van Orden) Melanie Van Orden and the seven migrants that stayed with her at her residence in the Brooklyn. (Credit: Melanie Van Orden) Source: PIX 11 New York]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Miami To Build Tiny Homes For Homeless On An Island In Biscayne Bay</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:41:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Written by Alex.Gratereaux@bisnow.com The Miami City Commission approved a pilot program to construct 50 to 100 small dwellings on Virginia Key, an island in Biscayne Bay that is largely recreational parkland, as temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness. In an unexpected twist of events, the Miami City Commission on Thursday approved the program for a “transition and transformation zone&#8221; — a key vote that happened two hours after the five-member body initially rejected the measure, the Miami Herald reported. Commissioner Alex Dìaz de la Portilla switched his vote, which cleared the way for a program to build the supportive housing on the barrier island a mile from the city as well as study five other possible sites, the Miami New Times reported. Three of those are under Interstate 95 in different neighborhoods of Miami-Dade County, according to a presentation the Miami Department of Human Services introduced during Thursday’s commission meeting. Building the homes on the island was billed by the approving commissioners as the geographically “optimal” choice due to the separation that Biscayne Bay provides from the barrier island to the mainland. It could be as long as six months before the city could purchase the land, where it would also have to build utility connections, the Herald reported. Like other major cities, Miami has been exploring new solutions to the nationwide homelessness crisis, which is rising especially in areas where housing costs are shooting up. The city&#8217;s staff presentation included a preferred option of building tiny homes that cost as little as $4,500 to construct for the Virginia Key site. Last fall, District 3 Commissioner Joe Carollo, who proposed the Virginia Key plan, zeroed in on the homeless population with multiple crackdowns, causing uproar from community leaders. In October, Carollo led the passage of a new city ordinance to clear tent encampments, resulting in a lawsuit against the city that is ongoing. Carollo defended the plan, which some community members likened to Alcatraz for its appearance of displacing unwanted elements of society to an island, as a logical outcome considering locals typically push back on new homeless shelters in their neighborhoods. “No one wants this in their neighborhood, it’s always somebody else’s they want to dump it in,” Carollo said, according to the Herald. “I think we could move on in looking at one particular site that does not affect any of the population areas. Then we could see, if it works in one site, if we want to expand it.” But outdoor enthusiasts could see a vital piece of Miami&#8217;s recreational infrastructure diminished. The Virginia Key Outdoor Center posted a statement on Instagram after the meeting saying the staff was &#8220;devastated.&#8221; “Nobody wants a homeless encampment in their backyard, so we’ll put it in everybody’s backyard, in a gem of a public park,&#8221; Esther Alonso, the owner of the VKOC, said at the meeting, according to the Herald. &#8220;It would not be a good co-existence situation. You can’t have a bunch of homeless men around teenage girls in bikinis.” Contact Alex Gratereaux at Alex.Gratereaux@bisnow.com Source: Bisnow]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Look inside L.A.’s new steel container apartments for the homeless</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:22:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Written by Sienna Beckner From the outside, the Hope on Alvarado apartments look pretty much like any new development. The building northwest of downtown is five stories high, its floor-to-ceiling windows and steel exterior giving it a modern-industrial feel. But inside, things look different than your average brand-new apartment complex. The units are steel containers (much like the shipping containers you see loaded at the docks of the Port of Los Angeles) that have been converted into micro-apartments. The common spaces are filled with amenities and resources to support the building’s formerly homeless residents. The 87 units are all small, admitted Mark Oberholzer, an architect who worked on the project. The floor plans are all either 320-square-foot studios or 480-square-foot one bedroom apartments. Despite their size, they are far from dingy. They have nice flooring, space-efficient barn doors for the bathrooms, and come fully furnished. “But I think that for me, the nicest aspect of the units is the amount of glass,” said Oberholzer. “To me, and I don’t know if everyone would agree, the aesthetic of the building is like more like a high-end condo building. And for people that at first spend a lot of time in their units, having a lot of natural light is important.” Architects also paid attention to the shared spaces. There are spaces where people can gather, like a lounge area with a TV and foosball table, but also outdoor spaces where people can be alone if they’re craving more privacy. “We’re trying to meet people where they come from,” said Oberholzer. “They’re kind of just adjusting. I mean, imagine what it’s like to not have anywhere of your own space, then to move into an apartment, and just all of the things – you know, the key cards, the access, all your own appliances, cleaning – all those things you have to adjust to.” Staff on site are also there the help residents with challenges they may face as they transition out of homelessness, whether it’s getting a doctor’s appointment or getting a driver’s license. The real advantage of this sort of steel modular housing, Oberholzer explained, is how fast buildings can be built and assembled. The steel containers are converted into apartments off-site, which means that work can begin at the same time a foundation is being laid and a framework is being built. Once the bones of the building are in place, the containers just need to be dropped into their spots and locked together. “In L.A. specifically, but also in California, it’s like you can hardly get housing built fast enough for the need. The more time goes by, the more housing gets expensive, the more people being homeless,” said Oberholzer. “And that’s really one of the big things that modular [construction] helps with.” This project was a test case of sorts, said Oberholzer. Three projects like the Hope on Alvarado building are slated to open around Los Angeles this year. Source: KTLA]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Denim Marketing Leads within Homebuilding Industry</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2022 13:34:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Written by Denim Marketing Boutique-style marketing firm Denim Marketing has made a name for itself within the homebuilding industry with many team members serving in local and national leadership roles. Currently, four people at the firm are serving in positions on local councils, national committees and in leadership programs, in addition to philanthropic ventures and regularly speaking at the annual International Builders’ Show (IBS). “We have an excellent group of thought leaders at Denim Marketing eager to serve and give back to the home builders that support our company,” Denim Marketing President Carol Morgan said. Known for her impressive track record of leading within the homebuilding industry on both local and national levels, Morgan was most recently inducted into the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Society of Honored Associates. Society inductees encourage others to participate more with the association and provide a model to those looking to get involved on the national level. Since Morgan received the prestigious Masters in Residential Marketing (MIRM) designation in 2005, she has also served on the national level in multiple positions, such as the Professional Women in Building (PWB) Chair, Membership Committee Chair and Advisor to Chairman Greg Ugalde. Representing more than 74,000 associates nationally, she is currently serving as the chair of the Associates Committee, as well as vice-chair of Public Affairs for NAHB and serving on the Board of Directors for HomeAid Atlanta, the designated charity of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (GAHBA). Additionally, Morgan is an Associates Delegate representing the GAHBA at the national level. Courtney Stewart, senior account manager at Denim Marketing, is also considered a leader in the homebuilding industry. In 2018 and 2019, she served as the inaugural Chair for the GAHBA Young Professionals Group (YPG), a group that encourages young leaders’ involvement in homebuilding, continuing the proud tradition of industry involvement into the future. Stewart was then selected to participate in the inaugural 2021 YPG Emerging Leaders Program, a year-long program that teaches participants more about the homebuilding industry through networking and educational opportunities. Stewart is currently acting as the vice-chair on the executive board of directors for the PWB Atlanta Chapter. Serving as the voice of women in the homebuilding industry, PWB is dedicated to promoting industry professionalism and supporting its members at the local, state and national levels through networking, educational opportunities, outreach, legislative awareness and professional and personal development. Mandy Holm, Denim Marketing account manager, has served on the Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council Board of Directors since 2018, after having volunteered with the Council two years prior and is currently serving on the executive board as Secretary/Treasurer. Atlanta SMC is dedicated to developing a higher level of professionalism in general membership through education and the exchange of ideas. Gabriela Lumpkin Denim Marketing account manager was selected for the 2022 Class of the YPG Emerging Leaders Program. Intended to build the next generation of industry leaders, this program brings together young professionals in the building industry. Additionally, members of the Denim Marketing team are also regularly invited to speak at local councils and IBS, the world’s largest annual light construction show. In 2022, Morgan spoke at IBS for the 16th consecutive year, Holm spoke for the fourth consecutive year and Stewart spoke for the fourth year. To learn more about available Denim Marketing services for home builders, visit www.DenimMarketing.com. Source: Atlanta Real Estate Forum]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Tiny home community for the homeless adds four new houses</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:10:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Written by Peyton Furtado A new tiny home community in Wilmington is beginning to finally look like a neighborhood. Eden Village is meant to help address local homelessness , providing tiny homes at affordable renting prices for the chronically homeless, helping then find jobs and opportunity. Tuesday, the group set four new homes on their foundation, bringing the running tiny house total to six. Wayne Jenkins has been homeless more than six months now, and watched as his home was wheeled into place. He says he’s looking forward to having a safe place to live all his own. “It feels great,” he said. “It feels a little overwhelming. But, it feels great to be able to see something get started and something can be accomplished with these houses.” Eden Village will be a community of 31 tiny homes on Kornegay Avenue. Source: WWaytv3]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>‘Women Build’ project featuring women volunteers helping build houses for women homebuyers</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 13:11:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Written by Matthew Huddleston Dozens of local volunteers turned out Saturday to lend a hand in day one of a two week ‘Women Build’ project with the Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity. Dressed in pink hardhats and shirts, workers spent the afternoon nailing plywood to the home’s exterior. Organizers say they had some first-time volunteers but many have been helping with Habitat for years. Team leader Jessica Humphries says it’s hard work in the hot sun but says it’s one of her favorite events of the year. “It’s just a great way to give back,” Humphries said. “With this women empowering women to provide a safe, reliable place for them to live and be able to provide for their families.” Since 1991, Women Build volunteers from all walks of life have come together to build stronger, safer communities.  ## **Women Build events** Our Women Build events provide the opportunity for women to take a proactive step in serving their communities. Women Build opportunities are available across the U.S., and any woman who wants to learn how to build and construct a home is invited to join us. No experience is necessary. Volunteers work under the guidance of construction professionals, and also alongside other volunteers and future Habitat homeowners. Whether you are learning new skills or simply adding a few to your tool belt, this is a rewarding experience for all involved, and improves the community that you share. Women Build is also a terrific way to involve your friends and family of all ages in crucial work with a lasting impact. Women helping women sends a positive and powerful message. You can also come alone, and make new friends. The atmosphere is collaborative and friendly. ### **There are several ways you can get involved** &#8211; Learn new construction skills needed to effectively contribute to Habitat’s mission. &#8211; Build or renovate houses at a Women Build event. &#8211; Join other community volunteers and homeowners to build strength and stability through shelter. &#8211; [Search for your local Habitat](https://www.habitat.org/volunteer/near-you/find-your-local-habitat) to find out if a Women Build is occurring near you. &#8211; Learn about [Women Build’s international work](https://www.habitat.org/volunteer/near-you/women-build/international). &#8211; Join an international Women Build trip with [Global Village](https://www.habitat.org/volunteer/travel-and-build/global-village/trips). &#8211; Organize a Women Build event through your campus chapter. [Contact us](mailto:womenbuild@habitat.org) to learn more. &#8211; [Donate](https://www.habitat.org/donate/?link=3) to Women Build. Source: WWaytv3]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Sowing #Seeds of Hope: Food Well Alliance brings fresh food, sustainability to neighborhoods</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 23:19:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Food Well Alliance (FWA), Truly Living Well Center for Natural Urban Agriculture (TLW) and WABE are hosting the 7th annual Soil Festival on Saturday, May 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at TLW’s urban farm in West Atlanta. Attendees will be able connect with the cycle of locally grown food through workshops, cooking demos, kids’ activities and more. Tickets are available at foodwellalliance.org. “What excites me most is teaching people who haven’t planted before or showing them how easy it is to compost at home,” said Carol Hunter, TLW Executive Director. “We are here to teach people to grow their own food for self-sufficiency, health and helping the environment.” Atlantans are eager to gather again and engage with local growers as evidenced by the February fruit tree sale hosted by FWA, Concrete Jungle, Community Farmers Markets and the Community Orchard Coalition. Food Well Alliance Executive Director Kate Conner. “We had over 400 people come out to buy trees and sample food and teas made with local fruit,” said Kate Conner, FWA Executive Director. “For us, it’s really about bringing community together and local food is the tool for that.” With the fruit tree sales proceeds, support from The Giving Grove and a Direct Relief grant, the coalition just planted 18 new orchards that donate a percentage of fruit to those in need, including at: Campbellton Community Garden, Gardens at Camp Creek and Whitehall Terrace Community Garden. “It was so popular we will probably open a fall application for more orchards,” Conner said. “It’s all about getting the right partners in place, figuring out the model and going from there.” FWA is a collaborative network striving to build equitable local food systems by providing resources to local growers and engaging in policy. What started in 2015 as an idea by Jim Kennedy, chair of Cox Enterprises, and Bill Bolling, founder of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, today supports more than 120 community gardens and 35 urban farms in Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, and Clayton counties. Working with partners, FWA offers a range of resources – tools, mechanical support, labor support, volunteers, compost, and funding. Take labor, for example. Using sustainable farming practices is labor intensive. So FWA offers metro Atlanta farmers different options of support: a 1-to-4-person crew from Eco-PARADIGM, labor stipends to cover their own laborers or volunteer support. “Collaboration and partnership to support this movement is huge to us,” Conner said. “Our role is bringing the resources together under one umbrella.” EliYahu Ysrael at Atlanta Harvest. FWA and Westside Future Fund have partnered to create that literal umbrella at the 970 Jefferson Street building. This former Atlanta Community Food Bank location is now a collaborative hub of offices, warehouse space and cold storage. “What was once a giant food warehouse, accommodates many mission-aligned nonprofits, like Second Helpings Atlanta, The Giving Kitchen, Urban Recipe and Community Farmers Markets’ Fresh MARTA Markets, plus clients who use the warehouse or need cold storage – like Gangstas to Growers and Atlanta Mission,” Conner said. When access to flexible funds is needed, FWA steps in. The nonprofit just awarded 65 community gardens with a $1,500 grant and 30 urban farms with a $5,000 grant. For Atlanta Harvest that flexibility was critical when their Jonesboro farm lease dissolved in 2020. EliYahu Ysrael asked FWA to shift their grant funds to a down payment on land in Ellenwood. “We said ‘absolutely’” Conner shared.  “This is a family farm that they own and can invest in for generations.” The Ellenwood farm is thriving with fruit trees, added infrastructure and expanded farm stand hours. “Opportunities for urban farms to purchase and own land within Atlanta are few and far between,” Ysrael said. “To find an organization that truly believes in us and what we want to do for our community has been a dream come true. We are so grateful to FWA for their trust in our family’s vision.” As density and development increases, other metro Atlanta’s farms and community gardens are vulnerable. That’s why, FWA works with the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), local growers and municipalities to ensure that urban agriculture has a voice in city planning. Carol Hunter, Executive Director of Truly Living Well, provides a demonstration at the Community Compost Lab located on TLW’s farm. “Partnering with the Food Well Alliance has been a gamechanger for urban agriculture and building a local food ecosystem here in East Point,” said East Point Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham. “Through the guidance and support of the Food Well Alliance and Atlanta Regional Commission, we’ve established a City Agriculture Plan that provides a framework for equitable access to healthy food in East Point which can be a model for cities of similar size.” Now in the implementation phase, East Point has leveraged its $75,000 FWA grant with a $250,000 USDA grant. The City of Alpharetta is up next and has begun the community engagement phase, seeking to balance development with land preservation and environmental protection. “No city is coming at it for the same reason but it’s incredibly important to get government to support the reason why they want the local food movement strong in their community,” Conner said. With all the stories of empty shelves at grocery stores, food shortages, and delivery issues, Conner encouraged Atlantans to “meet a farmer in your neighborhood, go to a community garden, grow something in your own yard, become connected to local food because that is a hopeful movement.” Truly Living Well Center for Natural Urban Agriculture 324 Lawton St SW foodwellalliance.org Admission $25 for adults, $5 for youth (16 and under), and FREE for seniors and neighbors in the TLW service area: Ashview Heights, Atlanta University Center, Bankhead, Capitol View, Capitol View Manor, English Avenue/Vine City, Hunter Hills, Just Us, Mozley Park, Washington Park, West End, and Westview. Source: Reporter Newspapers &#038; Atlanta Intown &#124; #Growing #Soil #Healthy]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>HomeAid Atlanta, Toll Brothers Embark on First 2022 Care Days</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people at risk or experiencing homelessness in the metro area,  HomeAid Atlanta  kicked off the new year with national homebuilder  Toll Brothers  for two HomeAid Care Days. Care Days provide necessary free facility repairs, upgrades and maintenance for organizations that offer housing and supportive services for families and individuals experiencing homelessness. To give back to the local community, Toll Brothers encourages its staff to give back to local organizations they support. The donations and labor supplied by Toll Brothers during the two Care Days provided more than $8,000 in savings for The Drake Village and Covenant House Georgia. In early January, volunteers from Toll Brothers Alpharetta joined HomeAid Atlanta at The Drake Village in Roswell for the first Care Day of the year! Volunteers spent their time building a new walking path, clearing debris and hauling and spreading seven tons of gravel. The Drake Village provides necessary supportive housing and enrichment services for mothers and their children experiencing homelessness in the metro area. The group worked hard and achieved more than anticipated, despite freezing temperatures! Unlimited Landscaping donated gravel and lumber for the project and Harrison Parvey, Toll Brothers Atlanta Division Construction Manager, went above and beyond in coordinating project details. On February 11, volunteers joined HomeAid Atlanta at Covenant House Georgia to paint an expansive hallway in the youth shelter and assemble six picnic tables for the courtyard. Covenant House Georgia serves youths experiencing homelessness with respect and love while meeting immediate needs and providing education and vocational skills. “It was a wonderful experience to work with Toll Brothers and we sincerely appreciate their hard work, generosity, and enthusiasm to make such an impact on these two facilities. Toll Brothers’ volunteer efforts made a big difference for the residents of The Drake Village and Covenant House; it shows them that they are valued,” said Karen McLane, HomeAid Atlanta Director of Community Engagement. For additional information on the HomeAid Atlanta impact in the metro area or to find out how your company can give nonprofit organizations across metro Atlanta a facelift, visit  www.HomeAidAtlanta.org . Written By Melissa Walcott &#124; Atlanta Real Estate Forum]]></description>
		
		
		
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