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        <title><![CDATA[End of 25 Market Review]]></title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:34:00 +1100</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[The Impact of Transport-Oriented Development on Teralba and Booragul: A Local Perspective]]></title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:22:00 +1000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brad Thornton]]></dc:creator>            
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        <title><![CDATA[The Risks of No Price Marketing When Selling Your Home]]></title>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:19:00 +1000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brad Thornton]]></dc:creator>            
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        <title><![CDATA[Navigating the Property Sale Process: Timing and Strategy]]></title>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 08 Jun 2024 13:17:00 +1000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brad Thornton]]></dc:creator>            
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        <title><![CDATA[How's The Market - November 2023]]></title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2023 11:21:00 +1100</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[The Agency Market Update September 2023]]></title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 20:20:00 +1000</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Selling in Winter 2023: Is It the Right Time for Home Sellers?]]></title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 19:08:00 +1000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brad Thornton]]></dc:creator>            
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        <title><![CDATA[Are You Adequately Insured? Protecting Your Property Investment]]></title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 17:25:00 +1000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brad Thornton]]></dc:creator>            
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        <title><![CDATA[Understanding Real Estate Terminology: Under Offer and Under Contract]]></title>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2023 16:08:00 +1000</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[The Impact of Agent Reputation on Property Negotiations and Sale Price]]></title>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2023 15:52:00 +1000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brad Thornton]]></dc:creator>            
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