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	<link>http://markcheng.net</link>
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		<title>California State Tax Credits for First Time Buyers and New Homes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many home buyers were rushing in the last days of June to close escrow and qualify for the federal tax credit of $8,000 for first-time home buyers and $6,500 for repeat home buyers. If you were one of many buyers who were under contract on a home purchase by April, 30 2010, and waiting to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://markcheng.net/blog/california-state-tax-credits-for-first-time-buyers-and-new-homes/</link>
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		<title>Over 55 and Moving? Save on Your Property Taxes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the most common obstacles I run into when working with clients over the age of 55 to find a new home is their property taxes. Many retirees over the age of 55 rely on fixed income or need to be cautious with their money. So when they want to move, either downsize, move [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://markcheng.net/blog/over-55-and-moving-save-on-your-property-taxes/</link>
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		<title>What are 3 Reasons a Home Doesn&#8217;t Sell?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[No one wants to be on the market and not sell. No one wants to deal with the pain of preparing the home to have guests, the agony of scrambling to clean and race out of the house when you have a showing, and most of all, being uncertain of whether someone will ever buy [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://markcheng.net/blog/what-are-3-reasons-a-home-doesnt-sell/</link>
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		<title>Obama&#8217;s Plan Offers Exciting Refinance Options</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Making Home Affordable is a new plan to help keep homeowners in their homes. One really great part of the plan includes a new refinance option for homeowners who are trying and keep their homes.
A lot of ideas surround helping homeowners who are in default or already close to foreclosure. Some loan modifications and short [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://markcheng.net/blog/obamas-plan-offers-exciting-refinance-options/</link>
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		<title>$8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Buyers (2009)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Update: The $8,000 federal tax credit for first time buyers is still available in 2010, but only if you entered into a contract on or before April 30, 2010. The new deadline for closing escrow is now September 30, 2010, a full 3 month extension from the original June 30 deadline. Repeat home buyers also [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://markcheng.net/blog/8000-tax-credit-for-first-time-buyers/</link>
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		<title>The Increasing Importance of Marketing Your Home Online</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In today&#8217;s technology driven world, more and more buyers are turning to the internet to look for a home. In a 2006 survey, the National Association of Realtors found that over 75% of buyers start their search online. With so many homes on the market today, it is now essential that these buyers see your [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://markcheng.net/blog/the-increasing-importance-of-marketing-your-home-online/</link>
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		<title>Low-Cost Ways to Save Money and Go Green</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With energy prices on the rise and global resources diminishing, more and more people are making efforts to conserve energy, water, and other resources. While some of the ways you can conserve can be expensive, below are some great, low cost ways to reduce your consumption.

1. Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs – $3.50/bulb
Compared to traditional incandescent [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://markcheng.net/blog/low-cost-ways-to-save-money-and-go-green/</link>
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		<title>Introduction &#8211; Mark Cheng, IRN Realty</title>
		<description><![CDATA[My name is Mark Cheng with IRN Realty. This is my blog where I will be posting informative, up to date articles and information on buying and selling real estate in general and about the communities I work.
My ultimate goal for this blog is to serve as an educational resource for learning about the basics [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://markcheng.net/blog/introduction-mark-cheng-irn-realty/</link>
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