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This home just hit the market.
It's two miles outside your
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bedrooms and space to grow.
It's two miles outside your
preferred area, but matches
your preference of four
bedrooms and space to grow.
When was the bathroom last renovated?
According to the listing agent,
the bathroom was remodeled
last year.
the bathroom was remodeled
last year.
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a large oak tree for extra shade.
a large oak tree for extra shade.
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