Countdown to Homebuyer Tax Credit Deadline: Pardee Homes is Ready with New Homes in Southern California's Inland Empire Priced from the High $100,000s

    LOS ANGELES, CA, March 26, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The countdown is on for homebuyers who want to take advantage of the Federal Homebuyer Tax Credit, set to expire on April 30, 2010, and Pardee Homes (www.pardeehomes.com) is ready to help with a selection of brand new homes in the Inland Empire. With prices starting in the high $100,000s this is an excellent time for eligible first-time buyers to make a move towards homeownership and take advantage of the Federal $8,000 tax credit. Move-up buyers can qualify for a $6,500 tax credit if they have lived in their current home for five consecutive years out of the past eight years.

"There's no time to wait," said Peter Altuchow, director of sales for Pardee Homes' Inland Empire region. "If you are thinking about a new home, stop by or call one of our sales offices today because in order to qualify for the Federal tax credit, contracts must be written on or before April 30. You'll have until June 30, 2010 to close escrow. And certain military personnel have even longer, because the credit has been extended an additional 12 months for them. Pardee has homes available in several communities in Beaumont, Lake Elsinore and Chino--all located within beautiful, family-friendly master-planned communities."

When it comes to choosing a home, Pardee has choices to meet the needs of families of all types and sizes. Pardee Homes has been developing beautiful homes for over 87 years and builds in some of the most desirable locations, often near schools, shopping and recreation for an overall higher quality of life. Pardee Homes is one of a few builders so far this year to open new neighborhoods. Two new projects, LivingSmart Homes in Beaumont and Lake Elsinore, opened in mid January to rave reviews.

Pardee's exciting new LivingSmart Homes at Tournament Hills in Beaumont offers gated, single-family detached homes in a selection of eight floor plans, including both one- and two-story homes with a range of two to seven bedrooms and square footage from approximately 1,132 to 3,099 square feet. The community features a stunning private lake, walking trails and picnic areas, in addition to adjoining the 36-hole East Valley Golf Club and a neighborhood elementary school. Available homes are priced from the high $100,000s.

At nearby Sundance in Beaumont, Solaris offers stylish, two-story floor plans with three to four bedrooms and approximately 1,683 to 2,105 square feet. Pricing is from the low $200,000s. Homeowners enjoy neighborhood parks, schools and convenient shopping.

With more than 900 acres of natural open space, homeowners at Canyon Hills in Lake Elsinore enjoy a peaceful, scenic setting where they can explore native landscape, scenic trails and the convenience of a variety of nearby recreational opportunities. Choices for new home ownership include Pardee's Silverthorne and LivingSmart Homes. LivingSmart Homes is Pardee's newest entry into the green building category featuring seven one- and two story floor plans that offer a wealth of energy-saving, water-conserving, health-promoting and earth-friendly features and options. With up to seven bedrooms and square footage from approximately 1,303 to 3,099 square feet, there's much to choose from. Pricing is from the high $100,000s. Silverthorne is priced from the low $200,000s and includes three versatile floor plans with two to four bedrooms and approximately 1,655 to 2,363 square feet of versatile living.

Candlewood by Pardee Homes is the pride of The Preserve at Chino, with spacious two- and three-story floor plans priced from the low $400,000s. The final homes are now selling at this popular single-family home neighborhood where homeowners enjoy a vibrant master-planned community with parks, schools and a fully-appointed recreation center and junior Olympic pool.

Pardee urges prospective buyers to visit a Pardee neighborhood soon to find the home that fits their lifestyle, or shop online to get more information about new homes and the Federal homebuyer tax credit.

Visit www.pardeehomes.com for more information or call the Pardee online sales concierge at (951) 264-0127 or (951) 264-3173. Visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pardeehomes.

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