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$8,000 Home Buyer Credit Extended!

More good news for consumers, our members, and the housing market recovery. Following the Senate's favorable vote yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives just voted 403 to 12 to extend the home buyer tax credit, expanding the parameters to include existing homeowners and not just first-time buyers. As you may know, C.A.R. and our partners at NAR have worked for months urging Congress and the Senate to extend and expand this crucial piece of legislation. We expect President Obama to sign the legislation in short order.

As it now stands, the federal tax credit will be extended through April 30, 2010, with a 60-day extension if a binding contract is in place prior to the deadline. First-time home buyers will continue to be eligible for a tax credit of up to $8,000, while existing homeowners will be eligible for a reduced credit of up to $6,500. To qualify for the $6,500 credit, existing homeowners must have lived in their current residences for at least five years. The bill also increases the qualifying income limits from $75,000 for single tax filers and $150,000 for joint filers to $125,000 and $225,000, respectively. The purchase price of the home is capped at $800,000 in both instances.

Under additional provisions included in the bill, taxpayers can claim the credit on purchases completed in 2010 on their 2009 income tax returns. The legislation maintains the provision that home buyers do not have to repay the credit provided the home remains their primary residence for 36 months after purchase, and waives this requirement for active duty military personnel who move due to a military order.

Nationwide, more than 1.4 million first-time home buyers were given the opportunity to become homeowners as a result of the Federal Tax Credit for First-time Home Buyers. We expect that number to increase dramatically in the months ahead with this new legislation in place. Thank you to our members who called, wrote, and e-mailed their congressional representatives and voiced their support for the home buyer tax credit. Your voices were heard - today's vote is a direct result of your actions and involvement.

Ever wonder who owns the businesses in our neighborhood of Mission Hills, San Diego?

Mission Hills San Diego Presents Mission NightsJoin us the third Wednesday of every month from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for MISSION NIGHTS in San Diego to stroll through our neighborhood of Mission Hills meet your local merchants and enjoy a sampling of great food, wine, snacks and beverages. What better way to spend a Wednesday evening than a leisurely walk through the business district of Mission Hills meeting new neighbors and exploring your favorite restaurants, shops, boutiques and cool lounges. Enjoy live music, free food, dinner and drink specials, discount coupons and live demonstrations-all free to the public. And don't forget the parking meters are free after 6pm too. For a current schedule and map, please check out the website at ww.MissionNights.com.

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Armstrong Estates Response Overwhelming in San Diego!

The official launch of my real estate website as Armstrong Estates has been a tremendous success. San Diego real estates websites are not all created equal. With state-of-the-art search tools, free foreclosure lists and a marketing plan second to none, Todd's San Diego clients have created a huge buzz and resulted in over 5,000 website hits in the last 2 days. That's great news for sellers currently listed with Armstrong & Associates. It means tons of exposure to their homes. Visitors have been spending the majority of the time previewing the dozens of pictures of Todd's listings. Check us out now at www.ArmstrongEstates.com for more information on how Todd and his team can sell your home in this tough market.

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The Mission in Mission Hills San Diego

Todd Armstrong and Associates is proud to announce the opening of their newly designed and updated website at www.ArmstrongEstates.com. New features include state-of-the-art Search Engine for San Diego real estate, foreclosure lists and the ability to search for homes with your cell phone.

While most agents are cutting back, Todd has increased his marketing budget and taken on more clients than ever before. One of my most knowledgable real estate teams in Mission Hills and Hillcrest, his team services all facets of the metro areas of San Diego to include downtown San Diego, Mission Hills, Banker's Hill, Hillcrest, North Park, South Park, University Heights and Normal Heights. Take a peek at all homes for sale in San Diego at www.ArmstrongEstates.com