In a nod to active members of the armed forces, certain provisions have been included in the latest extension of the homebuyer credit.  Military members who serve at least 90 days outside of the United States during 2009 and 2010, are allowed to extend the benefit one year meaning that they have until May 11, 2011 to contract on a primary residence.  According to Military Relocation News, more than 350,000 families will be eligible to participate in the Service Members Home Owners Tax Act.  This is very important to the Colorado Springs and El Paso community since so many of the residents are active military .