<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" ><channel><title>Front Gate Properties, LLC Real Estate &#187; Buyer Resources</title> <atom:link href="http://www.frontgateaiken.com/category/resources-buyer/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.frontgateaiken.com</link> <description>We are the &#34;key&#34; to your Front Gate in Aiken, South Carolina</description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:08:43 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1</generator> <item><title>NAR Resource to Reduce Short Sale Stress</title><link>http://www.frontgateaiken.com/resources-buyer/nar-resource-to-reduce-short-sale-stress/</link> <comments>http://www.frontgateaiken.com/resources-buyer/nar-resource-to-reduce-short-sale-stress/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:34:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Front Gate Properties</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Buyer Resources]]></category> <category><![CDATA[National Association of REALTORS.]]></category> <category><![CDATA[short sale]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.frontgateaiken.com/?p=4052</guid> <description><![CDATA[According to the most recent REALTORS® Confidence Index, buyers continue to be discouraged with the extended short sale process, which frequently results in foreclosures that could have been prevented. 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Here is a list of some activities to keep Aikenites in good cheer this week: AIKEN FALL STEEPLECHASE Fall Fete will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Ford Conger Field, 528 Two [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.frontgateaiken.com/resources-buyer/fair-races-more-to-liven-coming-days/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to Beat the Tax Credit Deadline</title><link>http://www.frontgateaiken.com/resources-buyer/how-to-beat-the-tax-credit-deadline/</link> <comments>http://www.frontgateaiken.com/resources-buyer/how-to-beat-the-tax-credit-deadline/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:26:19 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Front Gate Properties</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Buyer Resources]]></category> <category><![CDATA[first-time buyers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tax Credit Deadline]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.frontgateaiken.com/?p=2901</guid> <description><![CDATA[How to Beat the Tax Credit Deadline It&#8217;s not too late for a determined first-time home buyer to take advantage of the $8,000 federal tax credit, which expires Nov. 30. 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You say you? Maybe not! Traditionally, the Real Estate Agent worked for the &#8216;seller&#8217; even though they may spend all their time with you finding you the right home. Fortunately, the situation has changed. You have a choice. Be sure to make it! Do you want more [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.frontgateaiken.com/resources-seller/what-every-real-estate-agent-owes-you/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
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