Beth Mergens

One of the great advantages of living in the Sacramento valley is the great weather coupled with people who like to have a good time. The El Dorado Hills Town Center hosts concerts every Thursday night starting in June through to August which proves my point. The great part is that it's FREE and in today's economy that's something everyone can afford.

The town center is a relatively new addition to the sleepy suburb of El Dorado Hills but is quickly making a name for itself with the variety of shops, restaurants and entertainment available. The new movie theaters offers IMAX and the Nugget Market has everything the gourmet could hope to find in a grocery store. Nestled in the foothills this area south of Hwy 50 is expanding with new home subdivisions, commercial and professional space all without losing it's country charm.

Other events hosted here include an Art Fair in May, various holiday fairs with photos and a Wine Tasting in the fall. Events held at the Mercedes Benz dealership are usually advertised throughout the local business community for a variety of non-profit organizations. If you would like to know more about securing this venue contact the business center for a schedule and fees.

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According to the sales rep at Elliott Homes this has accounted for the majority of sales in their Chelsea subdivision for March and April. Folsom doesn't have much left in the way of new home builder's since Elliott purchased the last of the remaining land in Empire Ranch. Originally Empire Ranch consisted of about a dozen different builders offering a variety of homes styles. What is left are a couple of condo developers and some custom lots in the Hillcrest subdivision.

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Real Estate is all about letting people know about the community they are considering and when it comes to Folsom the nightlife is in the historic district. The great part is that Sutter street has a variety of restaurants and live music all within walking distance. You can bike all day and play all night or relax with a great glass of wine and watch the sun go down over the river.

As a Realtor living in Folsom I've come to appreciate how much activity I have at my fingertips and am grateful that I get to play outside most of the year. If you enjoy an active lifestyle and appreciate great food then Folsom won't disappoint. From biking to tennis Folsom offers every sport imaginable. Soon the shopping will offer everything from outlets to couture and the food ranges from burgers to ethnic. So don't take my word for it, come up and enjoy a Saturday night for yourself.

The new bridge in Folsom CA opens at 10am on March 28th and will be available to the public until 3pm in the afternoon to walk across, take pictures or just gaze at the American river. The fanfare starts with a dedication ceremony, speeches by Folsom's mayor and wouldn't be complete without marching bands and vendors & food. Folsom city officials have been working with the federal government to get this project done as quickly as possible because up to 18000 cars have been diverted onto Folsom's streets after the bridge over the dam was closed in 2002. For more information about the opening to to City of Folsom or email Beth with your questions.

According to Bankrate in order to qualify for the $8000 tax credit you must meet the following:

Rules for 2009 first-time homebuyers tax credit

• Does not have to be repaid unless the home is sold within three years.
• Applies only to first-time homebuyers, defined as those who have not owned a home within the previous three tax years.
• Available only for homes purchased between Jan. 1, 2009, and Dec. 1, 2009.
• Restricted by income; phases out for individuals with an adjusted gross income of $75,000 or above and for married couples with a combined adjusted gross income of $150,000 or above.
• Tax credit is for up to 10 percent of the purchase price, up to a maximum of $8,000. For example, a buyer of a $150,000 home could receive a tax credit of a maximum of $8,000, while a first-time buyer of a $70,000 home would be eligible for a tax credit of $7,000.
• The credit can be taken on 2008 taxes even when the purchase is made in 2009.

It's obvious that first time homebuyers will be the winners so if you need to go shopping and haven't found a Realtor send me an email and let's get started.