Word has gotten out, although many folks are still not aware, that California has its own tax credit. 

The tax credit of up to $10,000 is for the purchase of new construction homes (i.e., never been lived in) and is spread over 3 years, unlike the $8,000 Federal tax credit for first time home buyers. Home owners must live in the home for at least two years, and closing must occur on or before February 28, 2010. 

Time is running out, since there is only $100 million available, and once it's gone, it's gone, unless the state extends the program. According to the website, as of 5/6/09, there have been 5668 applications received, with $54,928,875 in credit requested (this has not been verified and may include duplications or invalid applications; it also does NOT reflect the actual credit to be allocated). Quite a boon for the new home construction industry. 

So would you like to get you hands on some of this tax credit money? 

Here are some options for you in Carlsbad: 

Homes at La Costa Ridge are still available but running out. Messina has a new release (the final) expected soon. There was 1 home available at Dolcetto. Note that prices have been reduced from the initial releases. 

La Costa Greens - new homes at Trieste and Viridian, in the $700s to low $1 millions 

The Bluffs - townhouse condos, some with lagoon views, ranging in size from about 1700 SF up to 2800 SF. Units are now going fast and only a handful remain. 

2 brand new ocean view condos near Tamarack Beach. Spectacular, contemporary townhouse condos with all the upgrades, radiant heat in all the floors, amazing roof decks with outdoor kitchens, and of course views, and sounds, of the ocean. $1.895M (2720 SF plus terrace) and $1.995M (2980 SF plus terrace). There are 8 new detached homes in the same general area but with limited views. 

Bluwater Crossing - townhouse live/work lofts, with the first phase currently being sold. 3 floor plans, starting from about $829K (Plan F) to approximately $1.03M (Plan G) with 2300 to 2700+/- SF of space. 

Interested?

There are still a good number of new homes that might qualify. If you would like more information, please feel free to email or call. Some new homes are not listed on the MLS specifically.

There are also new homes in a variety of price ranges in Oceanside, Encinitas, Cardiff, San Marcos and other nearby communities.

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