Mella Skow http://www.mellaskow.com MellaSkow Blog Wed, 22 May 2013 16:51:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Vista Encantada's 5th Annual Dump & Shred THIS WEEK! http://www.mellaskow.com/2013/04/vista-encantadas-5th-annual-dump-shred-this-week/ http://www.mellaskow.com/2013/04/vista-encantadas-5th-annual-dump-shred-this-week/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:56:14 +0000 mella http://www.mellaskow.com/?p=565 As a way to thank our valued clients for your business and referrals, we want to make your spring cleaning a little easier!

GOT JUNK? Bring it on over and use the dumpster to rid your home of all that unwanted stuff.

GOT DONATIONS? Utilize the Big Brothers Bi

g Sisters of New Mexico collection box.

GOT SHRED? Black Dog Shredding will be in our parking lot, Saturday, April 27 from 1-4 pm, to shred all your unwanted and sensitive documents.

LOCATION? Vista Encantada Realtors, LLC 10415 Lagrima de Oro NE (2 blks N of Montgomery off of Morris)

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But there's hope for those of us who would LOVE to have our home clean, fresh, and organized, yet just feel overwhelmed at times with where to find the

time…and where to begin.

Click on the link below for some great and easily applicable tips on how to get a Fresh Start (and fresh perspective) toward tidying up and Spring cleaning:

A Fresh Start

Enjoy!

Your Friend and Realtor,

Mella

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In a nutshell:

  • Only effects those with an Adjusted Gross Income of more than $200K (single or married filing separately) or $250K (married filing jointly)
  • Applies to Unearned Net Investment Income (Interest, Dividends, Capital Gains, Rents and Royalties, and other Investment Income)
  • The $200K/$250 thresholds are not indexed for inflation, and therefore may, over time, affect more taxpayers

The 3.8% Tax applies when BOTH:

  • Net investment Income AND Modified Adjusted Gross Income EXCEED $125K (single or married filing separately) or $250 (married filing jointly)
  • Tax owed is only based on the EXCESS income.
To find out more, see the attached document furnished by the National Association of Realtors.  And as always, since this is a complex tax issue, consult with your Tax Advisor to find out how this may affect your planning/decisions.
 
http://www.realtor.org/topics/health-care-reform/38-tax-faq
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Your bellies are full to the brim with breakfast burritos, and your 5 am caffeine buzz hasn’t quite worn off after watching the breathtaking mass ascension.

You and y

our guests now have the whole day ahead of you! For a great resource for ideas of things to do, check out: www.itsatrip.org

For more information on the Balloon Fiesta, including the full schedule and guide, visit: www.balloonfiesta.com

Enjoy your New Mexico Autumn, and by the way… whenever you come across anyone who would appreciate the same level of service in Real Estate that I provide, I am never too busy for any of your referrals.

-Your friend and Realtor, Mella

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on everything she promised in a prompt and professional manner. I felt lucky to have her on my side, and I would use her again without hesitation.

Steve Leibel
]]> http://www.mellaskow.com/2012/08/mella-delivered-on-everything-she-promised/feed/ 0 Make your guest room a refreshing getaway http://www.mellaskow.com/2012/08/make-your-guest-room-a-refreshing-getaway/ http://www.mellaskow.com/2012/08/make-your-guest-room-a-refreshing-getaway/#comments Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:44:42 +0000 mella http://www.mellaskow.com/?p=398 Isn’t it wonderful when you arrive as a guest somewhere and you feel immediately welcome and at ease? With a little bit forethought and implementing a few easy techniques, you can create an environment in your home that will have your guests feel

ing refreshed, cared for, and so glad they came!

“Even the experienced traveler gets weary these days. With flight delays, traffic jams, and lost luggage, it’s a wonder anyone ventures out anymore. So when your guest bedroom is someone’s destination, why not make it a retreat?”… (To continue reading, click on the following link)

New Weekly Articles – Hospitality Suite

]]> http://www.mellaskow.com/2012/08/make-your-guest-room-a-refreshing-getaway/feed/ 0 Practical ways to jump-start your savings! http://www.mellaskow.com/2012/07/practical-ways-to-jump-start-your-savings/ http://www.mellaskow.com/2012/07/practical-ways-to-jump-start-your-savings/#comments Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:02:00 +0000 mella http://www.mellaskow.com/?p=389 Ready to start saving up for that trip you’ve always wanted to take, that real estate purchase that will put you in your dream home, college tuition for the kids, or maybe that comfy retirement you’ve longed for? Whether you’ve been saving fo

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ears or haven’t quite gotten started yet, this article will help give you some very unique ways to save.

“Do you feel like you are always one financial step behind the curve? If saving for the future isn’t your forte, there’s no time like the present to start developing new habits. Consider the following strategies from financial gurus and smart savers to guide you through saving money for the immediate future and beyond.” (To read more, click on the link below)

Money in the Bank

Your Friend and Realtor,

Mella

 

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Have fun in the Land of Enchantment this summer with these great day trips!

Your Friend and Realtor,

Mella

“Redefining Service in Albuquerque Real Estate”

]]> http://www.mellaskow.com/2012/06/great-new-mexico-summer-day-trips-from-mella/feed/ 0 Make-a-Wish of NM Yard Sale June 23rd http://www.mellaskow.com/2012/06/make-a-wish-of-nm-yard-sale-june-23rd/ http://www.mellaskow.com/2012/06/make-a-wish-of-nm-yard-sale-june-23rd/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2012 20:32:52 +0000 mella http://www.mellaskow.com/?p=381 The Make-A-Wish Foundation of NM is having a fundraising yard sale on June 23rd and would love to have your used treasures! Funds raised will go to help grant the fondest wishes of NM children. Help make those wishes come true. To make a donation

call 505.888.WISH (9474). All donations are tax deductible (receipts for donations are available). To learn more about Make-a-Wish of NM visit www.wishnm.org.

]]> http://www.mellaskow.com/2012/06/make-a-wish-of-nm-yard-sale-june-23rd/feed/ 0 The Main Attraction – Take Your Living Room from Lackluster to Lovely http://www.mellaskow.com/2012/06/the-main-attraction-take-your-living-room-from-lackluster-to-lovely/ http://www.mellaskow.com/2012/06/the-main-attraction-take-your-living-room-from-lackluster-to-lovely/#comments Sun, 03 Jun 2012 22:35:09 +0000 mella http://www.mellaskow.com/?p=375 Buying a home can be stressful but styling a home should be FUN!
Now that you are settled in your new home are you looking for tips, tricks and ideas to give your living room that personal feeling of home?

Then this week’s article, The Main Attraction, is just what you need.

The Main Attraction

TAKE YOUR LIVING ROOM FROM LACKLUSTER TO LOVELY
Is your living room suffering from a case of the blues? If your space seems rather nondescript, there are clever tricks to remedy the problem. Nip the situation in the bud by creating your own focal point that draws the eye away from the negative and straight to the newly added attributes of the space.
Not every living room comes equipped with a wow factor like a fireplace or a fabulous view. Some clearly lack character. But that doesn’t mean the area is destined to be bland or become a rarely used room. When you give this space the focus it deserves, it just might become your favorite place to relax and gather with others.
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