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+<?php
+/**
+ * Template Name: Properties Archive
+ *
+ * Displays the MLS properties listing page with map view.
+ * This replaces the old property CPT archive.
+ *
+ * @package HomeProz
+ */
+
+// Load the archive template directly
+require_once get_template_directory() . '/archive-property.php';