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The Loxahatchee Club

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The Loxahatchee Club Submarkets

Compare recorded street groups and verified property types within The Loxahatchee Club.

Report date: October 21, 2026
MLS file last updated: October 21, 2026
Tax file last updated: October 9, 2026

What should a buyer or seller know first?

TERRAPIN TRL: 3 days

The shortest observed median among street groups meeting their own 1% reporting minimum. Based on 3 sales from the trailing year.

SOTA DR: +161.5% over the five-year benchmark

Median sold price per living sq ft, 2 usable sales this year versus 2 in full-year 2021. This compares different homes.

MICCO CIR: +814.7% over the ten-year benchmark

Median sold price per living sq ft, 1 usable sale this year versus 1 in full-year 2016. This describes the mix sold, not a forecast.

How do the street groups compare?

The saved tax data has only the parent-community subdivision label. These 15 groups use recorded street names; they are not neighborhoods or subdivisions. 282 residential properties and every current listing and trailing-year closing are accounted for below or in the unassigned table.

Recorded street groups · current inventory and trailing-year closings
Street groupResidential propertiesActiveUnder contractClosed salesMedian sold $/living sq ftMedian sold priceDays to contractMonths of supply
BIRKDALE LN24300Unavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable
CABALLO LN3001$3691 sale · single transaction$1.425M1 sale · single transaction21 days1 sale · single transaction0
CHINOOK LN7100Unavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable
ECHO DR44102$7662 sales$2.2M2 sales108 days2 sales6
ECHO LN5101$7601 sale · single transaction$2.3M1 sale · single transaction31 days1 sale · single transaction12
HAWKSBILL WAY20002$7822 sales$2.113M2 sales114.5 days2 sales0
LANITEE CIR6100Unavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable
LOCHA DR56104$8524 sales$4.875M4 sales65.5 days4 sales3
MICCO CIR5001$9771 sale · single transaction$2.65M1 sale · single transaction65 days1 sale · single transaction0
MICMAC LN8000Unavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable
NOCOSSA CIR10000Unavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable
SOTA DR48102$8962 sales$2.95M2 sales98 days2 sales6
TERRAPIN TRL27103$7953 sales$2.95M3 sales3 days3 sales4
TOTEKA CIR5100Unavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable
WEOMI LN14002$5542 sales$1.393M2 sales20 days2 sales0

The same street may contain different property types, sizes and settings. A street name alone does not explain a price difference. One-sale results describe a single transaction.

Which listings have no verified street group?

2 selected MLS listing records remain unassigned. They are included in whole-community totals. Their own residential population is unavailable, so medians, changes and supply are withheld.

Recorded street assignment gaps
ReasonListing records
parcel street conflict2
Unassigned activity through the same reporting date
ActiveUnder contract12-month closings24-month closings36-month closings
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What are the homes like on each street?

Tax-record size ranges show the middle half of usable observations. Sold ranges show the lowest and highest recorded qualifying sales. Current tax characteristics may differ from a property’s condition at an earlier sale.

24 recorded residential properties

BIRKDALE LN

Living area · middle half of recorded homes
2,409 sq ft–2,876 sq ft24 usable tax records
Lot area · middle half of non-condo parcels
0.12 acres–0.12 acres24 usable tax records
Sold range · last 24 months
$0.95M–$1.65M2 sales
Current asking range
$1.295M–$3.65M3 Active listings

0–3 closings a year in 2021–2025; average 1.

3 recorded residential properties

CABALLO LN

Living area · middle half of recorded homes
3,283 sq ft–3,666 sq ft2 usable tax records
Lot area · middle half of non-condo parcels
0.12 acres–0.13 acres2 usable tax records
Sold range · last 24 months
$1.425M1 sale · single transaction
Current asking range
Not reported0 Active listings

0–0 closings a year in 2021–2025; average 0.

7 recorded residential properties

CHINOOK LN

Living area · middle half of recorded homes
3,571 sq ft–4,950 sq ft7 usable tax records
Lot area · middle half of non-condo parcels
0.26 acres–0.37 acres7 usable tax records
Sold range · last 24 months
Not reported0 sales
Current asking range
$1.699M1 Active listings

0–0 closings a year in 2021–2025; average 0.

44 recorded residential properties

ECHO DR

Living area · middle half of recorded homes
3,362 sq ft–4,775 sq ft44 usable tax records
Lot area · middle half of non-condo parcels
0.3 acres–0.45 acres44 usable tax records
Sold range · last 24 months
$1.75M–$2.65M2 sales
Current asking range
$2.67M1 Active listings

0–3 closings a year in 2021–2025; average 1.4.

5 recorded residential properties

ECHO LN

Living area · middle half of recorded homes
3,028 sq ft–4,400 sq ft5 usable tax records
Lot area · middle half of non-condo parcels
0.29 acres–0.31 acres5 usable tax records
Sold range · last 24 months
$2.3M1 sale · single transaction
Current asking range
$4.399M1 Active listings

0–1 closings a year in 2021–2025; average 0.4.

20 recorded residential properties

HAWKSBILL WAY

Living area · middle half of recorded homes
2,632 sq ft–3,328 sq ft20 usable tax records
Lot area · middle half of non-condo parcels
0.18 acres–0.19 acres20 usable tax records
Sold range · last 24 months
$2.075M–$2.6M3 sales
Current asking range
Not reported0 Active listings

0–1 closings a year in 2021–2025; average 0.4.

6 recorded residential properties

LANITEE CIR

Living area · middle half of recorded homes
1,947 sq ft–2,601 sq ft6 usable tax records
Lot area · middle half of non-condo parcels
0.09 acres6 usable tax records
Sold range · last 24 months
Not reported0 sales
Current asking range
$2.395M1 Active listings

0–2 closings a year in 2021–2025; average 0.6.

56 recorded residential properties

LOCHA DR

Living area · middle half of recorded homes
4,473 sq ft–5,928 sq ft56 usable tax records
Lot area · middle half of non-condo parcels
0.44 acres–0.63 acres56 usable tax records
Sold range · last 24 months
$3.3M–$11.25M5 sales
Current asking range
$5.5M1 Active listings

0–4 closings a year in 2021–2025; average 1.4.

5 recorded residential properties

MICCO CIR

Living area · middle half of recorded homes
2,117 sq ft–2,692 sq ft5 usable tax records
Lot area · middle half of non-condo parcels
0.09 acres–0.1 acres5 usable tax records
Sold range · last 24 months
$2.65M1 sale · single transaction
Current asking range
Not reported0 Active listings

0–2 closings a year in 2021–2025; average 0.6.

8 recorded residential properties

MICMAC LN

Living area · middle half of recorded homes
3,172 sq ft–3,920 sq ft8 usable tax records
Lot area · middle half of non-condo parcels
0.2 acres–0.3 acres8 usable tax records
Sold range · last 24 months
Not reported0 sales
Current asking range
Not reported0 Active listings

0–2 closings a year in 2021–2025; average 0.6.

10 recorded residential properties

NOCOSSA CIR

Living area · middle half of recorded homes
2,989 sq ft–3,680 sq ft10 usable tax records
Lot area · middle half of non-condo parcels
0.17 acres–0.26 acres10 usable tax records
Sold range · last 24 months
$3.6M1 sale · single transaction
Current asking range
Not reported0 Active listings

0–1 closings a year in 2021–2025; average 0.4.

48 recorded residential properties

SOTA DR

Living area · middle half of recorded homes
2,933 sq ft–4,254 sq ft48 usable tax records
Lot area · middle half of non-condo parcels
0.3 acres–0.4 acres48 usable tax records
Sold range · last 24 months
$1.575M–$4.92M6 sales
Current asking range
$4.695M1 Active listings

0–4 closings a year in 2021–2025; average 1.6.

27 recorded residential properties

TERRAPIN TRL

Living area · middle half of recorded homes
2,972 sq ft–4,513 sq ft26 usable tax records
Lot area · middle half of non-condo parcels
0.18 acres–0.32 acres26 usable tax records
Sold range · last 24 months
$1.99M–$4.876M3 sales
Current asking range
$3.75M1 Active listings

0–2 closings a year in 2021–2025; average 0.8.

5 recorded residential properties

TOTEKA CIR

Living area · middle half of recorded homes
1,872 sq ft–2,158 sq ft5 usable tax records
Lot area · middle half of non-condo parcels
0.09 acres5 usable tax records
Sold range · last 24 months
$0.74M1 sale · single transaction
Current asking range
$1.325M1 Active listings

0–2 closings a year in 2021–2025; average 0.8.

14 recorded residential properties

WEOMI LN

Living area · middle half of recorded homes
2,046 sq ft–2,513 sq ft14 usable tax records
Lot area · middle half of non-condo parcels
0.09 acres–0.12 acres14 usable tax records
Sold range · last 24 months
$0.925M–$1.86M2 sales
Current asking range
Not reported0 Active listings

0–0 closings a year in 2021–2025; average 0.

Explore the community parcel map. Search a recorded street there; these links do not imply a neighborhood boundary.

What does a longer sales window show?

The 24- and 36-month windows include the latest 12 months. They provide more context where sales are infrequent; they are not separate before-and-after periods.

Compare 12- and 24-month sold pricing

Recent pricing alongside a broader sales sample

Street group medians over overlapping sales windowsBIRKDALE LNUnavailable · 0 sales$470 · 2 salesCABALLO LN$369 · 1 sales$369 · 1 salesCHINOOK LNUnavailable · 0 salesUnavailable · 0 salesECHO DR$766 · 2 sales$766 · 2 salesECHO LN$760 · 1 sales$760 · 1 salesHAWKSBILL WAY$782 · 2 sales$849 · 3 salesLANITEE CIRUnavailable · 0 salesUnavailable · 0 salesLOCHA DR$852 · 4 sales$912 · 5 salesMICCO CIR$977 · 1 sales$977 · 1 salesMICMAC LNUnavailable · 0 salesUnavailable · 0 salesNOCOSSA CIRUnavailable · 0 sales$1,055 · 1 salesSOTA DR$896 · 2 sales$949 · 6 salesTERRAPIN TRL$795 · 3 sales$795 · 3 salesTOTEKA CIRUnavailable · 0 sales$292 · 1 salesWEOMI LN$554 · 2 sales$554 · 2 salesLast 12 monthsLast 24 months
The 24-month window includes the latest 12 months, The 36-month figures remain available in the table below, These are overlapping samples of different homes, not a before-and-after appreciation calculation, One-sale results describe one transaction
Overlapping sales windows ending on the shared MLS cutoff
Street group12-month sales12-month $/living sq ft24-month sales24-month $/living sq ft36-month sales36-month $/living sq ft
BIRKDALE LN0Unavailable0 sales · 1 required2$4702 sales4$6634 sales
CABALLO LN1$3691 sale · single transaction1$3691 sale · single transaction1$3691 sale · single transaction
CHINOOK LN0Unavailable0 sales · 1 required0Unavailable0 sales · 1 required0Unavailable0 sales · 1 required
ECHO DR2$7662 sales2$7662 sales3$7483 sales
ECHO LN1$7601 sale · single transaction1$7601 sale · single transaction1$7601 sale · single transaction
HAWKSBILL WAY2$7822 sales3$8493 sales3$8493 sales
LANITEE CIR0Unavailable0 sales · 1 required0Unavailable0 sales · 1 required0Unavailable0 sales · 1 required
LOCHA DR4$8524 sales5$9125 sales6$1,1296 sales
MICCO CIR1$9771 sale · single transaction1$9771 sale · single transaction1$9771 sale · single transaction
MICMAC LN0Unavailable0 sales · 1 required0Unavailable0 sales · 1 required1$1,1461 sale · single transaction
NOCOSSA CIR0Unavailable0 sales · 1 required1$1,0551 sale · single transaction1$1,0551 sale · single transaction
SOTA DR2$8962 sales6$9496 sales7$9487 sales
TERRAPIN TRL3$7953 sales3$7953 sales4$8334 sales
TOTEKA CIR0Unavailable0 sales · 1 required1$2921 sale · single transaction1$2921 sale · single transaction
WEOMI LN2$5542 sales2$5542 sales2$5542 sales
Closings in each complete year
2021–2025 complete calendar years
Street group20212022202320242025
BIRKDALE LN00131
CABALLO LN00000
CHINOOK LN00000
ECHO DR31210
ECHO LN01100
HAWKSBILL WAY01010
LANITEE CIR20100
LOCHA DR10411
MICCO CIR12000
MICMAC LN20010
NOCOSSA CIR10001
SOTA DR21014
TERRAPIN TRL21010
TOTEKA CIR21001
WEOMI LN00000

How has sold pricing changed?

2026 YTD through October 21, 2026 is compared with full calendar years 2021 and 2016. Each median uses individual sold-price-to-living-area ratios. Each endpoint must meet that street group’s own 1% minimum. Changing homes and conditions can change the median; this is not an individual home’s return.

2026 YTD compared with full calendar years 2021 and 2016
Street group2016 full year $/living sq ft2021 full year $/living sq ft2026 YTD $/living sq ft5-year change10-year change
BIRKDALE LN$2321 sale · single transactionUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailableUnavailable
CABALLO LNUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable0 sales · 1 required$3691 sale · single transactionUnavailableUnavailable
CHINOOK LN$2591 sale · single transactionUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailableUnavailable
ECHO DR$3241 sale · single transaction$5993 sales$7662 sales+28%+136.7%
ECHO LNUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable0 sales · 1 required$7601 sale · single transactionUnavailableUnavailable
HAWKSBILL WAY$4371 sale · single transactionUnavailable0 sales · 1 required$7822 salesUnavailable+78.9%
LANITEE CIR$2081 sale · single transaction$4942 salesUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailableUnavailable
LOCHA DR$2883 sales$7311 sale · single transaction$8524 sales+16.7%+195.7%
MICCO CIR$1071 sale · single transaction$5971 sale · single transaction$9771 sale · single transaction+63.8%+814.7%
MICMAC LNUnavailable0 sales · 1 required$5322 salesUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailableUnavailable
NOCOSSA CIR$3861 sale · single transaction$5361 sale · single transactionUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailableUnavailable
SOTA DRUnavailable0 sales · 1 required$3432 sales$8962 sales+161.5%Unavailable
TERRAPIN TRLUnavailable0 sales · 1 required$3922 sales$7953 sales+102.6%Unavailable
TOTEKA CIR$1591 sale · single transaction$2682 salesUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailableUnavailable
WEOMI LN$3501 sale · single transactionUnavailable0 sales · 1 required$5542 salesUnavailable+58.2%

Which listings closed or ended unsold?

Each distinct MLS listing record contributes its latest terminal outcome. Relistings can contribute separate records. This is different from deduplicated closings and is not a probability of selling.

1-year listing outcomes
Terminal listing records through 10/21/26
Street groupClosedCanceledExpiredTotal outcomesClosed share
BIRKDALE LN01010%
CABALLO LN1001100%
CHINOOK LN00110%
ECHO DR2002100%
ECHO LN110250%
HAWKSBILL WAY2002100%
LANITEE CIR0000Unavailable
LOCHA DR410580%
MICCO CIR101250%
MICMAC LN0000Unavailable
NOCOSSA CIR0000Unavailable
SOTA DR2002100%
TERRAPIN TRL302560%
TOTEKA CIR00220%
WEOMI LN2002100%
Unassigned0000Unavailable
3-year listing outcomes
Terminal listing records through 10/21/26
Street groupClosedCanceledExpiredTotal outcomesClosed share
BIRKDALE LN4421040%
CABALLO LN110250%
CHINOOK LN00110%
ECHO DR301475%
ECHO LN110250%
HAWKSBILL WAY330650%
LANITEE CIR01120%
LOCHA DR630966.7%
MICCO CIR101250%
MICMAC LN1001100%
NOCOSSA CIR1001100%
SOTA DR720977.8%
TERRAPIN TRL422850%
TOTEKA CIR112425%
WEOMI LN220450%
Unassigned0000Unavailable
5-year listing outcomes
Terminal listing records through 10/21/26
Street groupClosedCanceledExpiredTotal outcomesClosed share
BIRKDALE LN5421145.5%
CABALLO LN110250%
CHINOOK LN00110%
ECHO DR7121070%
ECHO LN321650%
HAWKSBILL WAY440850%
LANITEE CIR111333.3%
LOCHA DR11301478.6%
MICCO CIR301475%
MICMAC LN1001100%
NOCOSSA CIR1001100%
SOTA DR9401369.2%
TERRAPIN TRL5421145.5%
TOTEKA CIR212540%
WEOMI LN220450%
Unassigned0000Unavailable
10-year listing outcomes
Terminal listing records through 10/21/26
Street groupClosedCanceledExpiredTotal outcomesClosed share
BIRKDALE LN6541540%
CABALLO LN210366.7%
CHINOOK LN411666.7%
ECHO DR17422373.9%
ECHO LN321650%
HAWKSBILL WAY10762343.5%
LANITEE CIR431850%
LOCHA DR231053860.5%
MICCO CIR511771.4%
MICMAC LN3003100%
NOCOSSA CIR310475%
SOTA DR16822661.5%
TERRAPIN TRL81162532%
TOTEKA CIR7321258.3%
WEOMI LN220450%
Unassigned0000Unavailable

Does property type or home size change the comparison?

Current tax land-use classifications joined by exact normalized parcel ID; unmatched MLS records remain Unassigned. Historic property types may have changed.

Current tax property types

Shortest supported pace: Single Family Residence (35.5 days; 18 sales). Highest supported five-year change: Single Family Residence (+55.8%). Highest supported ten-year change: Single Family Residence (+178.2%).

Current tax property types · groups meeting their own 1% reporting minimum in at least one current measure
GroupActiveUnder contractSales · 12 months2026 YTD $/living sq ft5-year change10-year changeDays to contract
Single Family Residence11018$79418 sales+55.8%+178.2%35.5 days18 sales
Groups without qualifying current figures
Current tax property types · below the scope-specific 1% minimum or without usable values
GroupActiveUnder contractSales · 12 months2026 YTD $/living sq ft5-year change10-year changeDays to contract
Residential lots000Unavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailableUnavailableUnavailable0 sales · 1 required
Historical medians and observations
Median sold price per living sq ft · current YTD against full calendar-year baselines
Group2016 full year2021 full year2026 YTD2021 change2016 change
Residential lotsUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailableUnavailable
Single Family Residence$28512 sales$51016 sales$79418 sales+55.8%+178.2%
Bedroom bands

Shortest supported pace: 5 bedrooms (2 days; 3 sales). Highest supported five-year change: 5 bedrooms (+99.4%). Highest supported ten-year change: 3 bedrooms or fewer (+247.7%).

Bedroom bands · groups meeting their own 1% reporting minimum in at least one current measure
GroupActiveUnder contractSales · 12 months2026 YTD $/living sq ft5-year change10-year changeDays to contract
3 bedrooms or fewer3012$76512 sales+91.7%+247.7%43 days12 sales
4 bedrooms703$8433 sales+43.3%+143.5%35 days3 sales
5 bedrooms103$1,0683 sales+99.4%Unavailable2 days3 sales
Groups without qualifying current figures
Bedroom bands · below the scope-specific 1% minimum or without usable values
GroupActiveUnder contractSales · 12 months2026 YTD $/living sq ft5-year change10-year changeDays to contract
6 bedrooms or more000Unavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailableUnavailableUnavailable0 sales · 1 required
Unassigned000Unavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailableUnavailableUnavailable0 sales · 1 required
Historical medians and observations
Median sold price per living sq ft · current YTD against full calendar-year baselines
Group2016 full year2021 full year2026 YTD2021 change2016 change
3 bedrooms or fewer$2206 sales$3998 sales$76512 sales+91.7%+247.7%
4 bedrooms$3464 sales$5886 sales$8433 sales+43.3%+143.5%
5 bedroomsUnavailable0 sales · 1 required$5361 sale · single transaction$1,0683 sales+99.4%Unavailable
6 bedrooms or more$2852 sales$3861 sale · single transactionUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailableUnavailable
UnassignedUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailableUnavailable
Living-area bands

Shortest supported pace: 3,000–4,999 living sq ft (31 days; 9 sales). Highest supported five-year change: 5,000–7,499 living sq ft (+223.1%). Highest supported ten-year change: 5,000–7,499 living sq ft (+291.9%).

Living-area bands · groups meeting their own 1% reporting minimum in at least one current measure
GroupActiveUnder contractSales · 12 months2026 YTD $/living sq ft5-year change10-year changeDays to contract
Under 3,000 living sq ft307$7707 sales+150.7%+250.1%50 days7 sales
3,000–4,999 living sq ft809$7939 sales+35.5%+145%31 days9 sales
5,000–7,499 living sq ft002$1,2882 sales+223.1%+291.9%40.5 days2 sales
Groups without qualifying current figures
Living-area bands · below the scope-specific 1% minimum or without usable values
GroupActiveUnder contractSales · 12 months2026 YTD $/living sq ft5-year change10-year changeDays to contract
7,500 living sq ft or more000Unavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailableUnavailableUnavailable0 sales · 1 required
Unassigned000Unavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailableUnavailableUnavailable0 sales · 1 required
Historical medians and observations
Median sold price per living sq ft · current YTD against full calendar-year baselines
Group2016 full year2021 full year2026 YTD2021 change2016 change
Under 3,000 living sq ft$2206 sales$3076 sales$7707 sales+150.7%+250.1%
3,000–4,999 living sq ft$3243 sales$5857 sales$7939 sales+35.5%+145%
5,000–7,499 living sq ft$3292 sales$3983 sales$1,2882 sales+223.1%+291.9%
7,500 living sq ft or more$2821 sale · single transactionUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailableUnavailable
UnassignedUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailable0 sales · 1 requiredUnavailableUnavailable

Sources and reporting limits

The MLS and tax sources are the same verified files used by this community’s Market Report. Street grouping normalizes case, punctuation and standard street suffixes or directions. When an MLS street does not match the inventory, an exact parcel-ID match can supply its current tax street. These are current tax street groups, not historical boundaries. Missing names, unresolved ambiguity and conflicts between two known streets remain unassigned; no neighboring street or neighborhood is inferred.

The current saved inventory contains 280 developed residential parcels and 2 recorded residential lots. Every group retains the site’s saved 1% sample policy and rounding. A qualifying single transaction is labeled; a missing denominator never borrows the community total.

Street-group display minimums
Minimum usable observations by saved residential inventory
Street groupResidential propertiesMinimum usable observations
BIRKDALE LN241
CABALLO LN31
CHINOOK LN71
ECHO DR441
ECHO LN51
HAWKSBILL WAY201
LANITEE CIR61
LOCHA DR561
MICCO CIR51
MICMAC LN81
NOCOSSA CIR101
SOTA DR481
TERRAPIN TRL271
TOTEKA CIR51
WEOMI LN141

Closings are deduplicated by parcel, close date and sold price. Conflicting duplicate living area or timing is excluded from the affected measure. Days to contract use the recorded on-market date and accepted-contract date. Current tax attributes do not establish historic ownership or condition.

Methodology 2026-10-20 · Site methodology · Market Report.

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