Recent Blog Posts by Joe Jenkins

Tax Credit Open To Military

For qualified members of the military, foreign service and intelligence communities, the home buyer tax credit remains available. The extended time for the credit applies to both the $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers and the $6,500 tax credit for repeat home buyers. Those who qualify have until April 30, 2011, to sign a contract and must close by June 30, 2011. To qualify, personnel from ...

Tankless Water Heater Never Goes Cold

A tankless water heater never runs out of hot water, says a new report at www.houselogic.com. Instead of the traditional tank, the heater is filled with small pipes that are surrounded by a gas burner or an electric coil. The water is heated on demand, as it is used, saving from a quarter to a third of the cost of heating water, perhaps $100 annually. Always having hot water available means less is ...

People Comparing Cities Like Albuquerque

People around the country who compare cities tend to like Albuquerque. Five new reports are summarized here. These observations indicate a bright future for the metro. All appeared this year. Nationally, readers of these reports will take a closer look at our city. Meanwhile those of us with the good fortune of already living in Albuquerque may find a new treasure. Men’s Health gave Albuquerque ...