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  <div class="mazine-container">

    <!-- ===== SCHEDULE TOUR SECTION (STANDOUT BANNER) ===== -->
    <div class="schedule-tour-well" id="schedule">
      <!-- Live availability indicator -->
      <div style="margin-bottom: 1rem; position: relative; z-index: 1;">
        <span class="availability-badge">
          <span class="pulse-dot"></span> SCHEDULE PRIVATE TOURS OPEN
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      <h3>
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        Book Your Private Tours Below
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      <p class="sub">
        <strong>7 days a week</strong> Comfortable, No Pressure, Experienced.
      </p>
      
      <p style="max-width:600px; margin:0 auto 1.5rem; color:#0b0b0c; font-size:1.05rem; position:relative; z-index:1;">
        Select a date &amp; time below. Your schedule, your pace.
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        <i class="fas fa-clock"></i> FIND MY DREAM HOME >>
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      <div class="trust-badges">
        <span><i class="fas fa-check-circle"></i> Phone Consultation</span>
        <span><i class="fas fa-calendar-alt"></i> 7 days a Week</span>
        <span><i class="fas fa-star"></i> LICENSED REALTOR<sup>®</sup></span>
        <span><i class="fas fa-shield-alt"></i> A No Pressure Experience</span>
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      <span style="font-weight:600; margin-right:0.5rem;">Benchlands Ask & Answers</span>
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    <!-- Main Heading -->
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    <p class="lead mb-4">Updated every 10 minutes with answers to common Benchlands real estate information questions buyers and sellers ask about Benchlands Benchlands. Data reflects trending market conditions updated every 10 minutes. Always contact a local real estate agent who is a Neighbourhood Expert to provide the most reliable information. Data provided as an information resource only.</p>

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    <!-- Booking / calendar include (the actual widget) -->
    <div id="schedule-booking" style="max-width: 95%;margin:0 auto;">
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<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/gssi/jquery/slick/slick-theme.css"/>
<script type="text/javascript" src="/gssi/jquery/slick/slick.min.js"></script>

<script>
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			dots: false,
			infinate: false,
			speed: 300,
			slidesToShow: 5,
			slidesToScroll: 1,
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					slidesToShow: 2,
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		$('.slickSlide').on('click',function (e) {
			$('.slickSlide').each(function () {
				$(this).removeClass('active');
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			$(this).addClass('active');
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			var date = $('.slickSlide.active').data('date');
			
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					alert("Your Request has been sent. Thank You");
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        margin-top: 15px;
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<div class="tour-scheduler">
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    <h3><i class="fas fa-calendar-alt"></i> SCHEDULE PRIVATE TOUR</h3>
    <p>We accomodate difficult timelines<br> First choose date below</p>
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  <div class="dates-container">
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  </div>

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    <input type="hidden" name="address" value="9 Ghost Road ">
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    </div>

    <div class="form-group">
      <input type="email" name="email" placeholder="EMAIL ADDRESS" class="form-input" required>
    </div>

    <div class="form-group">
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    </div>

    <!-- NEW: Information Request field -->
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    </div>

    <button type="submit" class="submit-btn" disabled>
      <i class="fas fa-paper-plane"></i> SUBMIT REQUEST
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    <div class="form-note">
      <b>We will ensure your privacy and call with confirmation</b>
    </div>
  </form>
</div>

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  const uplistEmailInput = document.getElementById('uplistemail');

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  // If UplistEmail is provided and no override was applied, use UplistEmail
  if (!overrideApplied && uplistEmailInput && uplistEmailInput.value) {
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    const monthName = months[date.getMonth()].substring(0, 3);
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    </div>
    <br><br>

    <!-- Featured Listings Section -->
    <div class="favorites-section" id="featured-listings-container">
      <h2>Just Listed Benchlands<br>Benchlands Homes For Sale</h2>
      <div id="mrp-widget-container">
                <p>Check back for featured listings in Benchlands.</p>
              </div>
    </div>
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    <!-- FAQ Section (Community Overview) with ID for jump -->
    <div id="faq-section">
      <h2 class="mt-2 mb-3" style="font-weight: 800;">
        <i class="fas fa-info-circle me-2" style="color:#e11d48;"></i>
        Benchlands community overview
      </h2>

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        <!-- FAQ items (10) -->
        <div class="faq-item">
          <div class="faq-question"><span><i class="fas fa-question-circle"></i> What is the current average home price in Benchlands?</span><i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></div>
          <div class="faq-answer"><div class="answer-content"><p>The <strong>average home price in Benchlands</strong> is currently $929,900.00 based on active MLS&reg; listings, prices range from $929,900.00 up to $929,900.00 for luxury estates. This data is refreshed every 10 minutes.</p><a href="/statistics/benchlands.html" class="btn-mazine mt-2 d-inline-block" style="font-size:0.8rem; padding: 8px 20px;">View full stats →</a></div></div>
        </div>
        <div class="faq-item">
          <div class="faq-question"><span><i class="fas fa-question-circle"></i> What types of properties are available in Benchlands?</span><i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></div>
          <div class="faq-answer"><div class="answer-content"><p>Homes in Benchlands include <strong>single-family detached homes, modern townhouses, luxury condos, and brand-new construction</strong>. Current inventory shows 1 active listings across all property types.</p></div></div>
        </div>
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