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      <image:caption>Kitsap sits at 1.57 — #1 lowest supply in Washington State.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Homes Sold – Monthly Comparison (2025 vs 2024) Closed sales are down year-over-year as inventory constraints continue to limit transactions.</image:caption>
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