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You might have heard she was voted 'Best Residential Real Estate Agent' in Eastern Jackson County the last three years in a row, but did you know our broker Amy Arndorfer has barista skills, too?  
Basic or not, Amy knows that when autumn rolls around, many of us dream of enjoying a tasty pumpkin spice latte from our favorite coffee shop.  She also knows it can be expensive to support that habit, so Amy's sharing a Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe with us.  Now, we can make our own how we want, when we want, and save some money.  Thanks for thinking of us, Amy!

Amy's Pumpkin Spice Latte
Ingredients
2 tablespoons pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, plus a bit for the garnish
Freshly ground black pepper 
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or more or less, to taste)
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 cups whole milk
1 or 2 shots espresso (about a quarter cup) or 1/3 to 1/2 cup of very strong bl! ...

Today, our favorite German, Mandy Jones, is sharing with us this wonderful - AND EASY - recipe from her homeland!  It's a household favorite for the Jones family.
Mandy says "My family loves having this for breakfast!  It's very fast, easy, and you can add cinnamon or nutmeg to it for the fall and winter seasons.  I typically make mine in a 9x13 pan.  Traditionally, Germans don't bake it in the oven, but on the stove top.  It turns out a little thicker than a crepe, but a little thinner than your typical pancake.  I hope you enjoy it!”
Here at Premium Realty Group, we LOVE recipes that include phrases like "5 minutes of prep with ingredients you have on hand, and totally doable even for the busiest families." 
Yep.  Right up our alley.  Thanks for making our lives a little easier, Mandy!

German Pancakes

Ingredients
  1/2 cup all purpose flour
  3 eggs
  1/2 cup milk
  3 tablespoons melted butte) ...

Each year, our friends at Sandy's Restaurant make it their mission to donate 10% of their sales for 6 WEEKS to help meet specific needs of the amazing people in our community.  Their focus for 2019 is to raise $15,000 to pay off local student lunch debt and help participants in the weekend 'Meals on Wheels' program.
Premium Realty Group is so honored to sponsor this wonderful, community-centered event!  
The big kick-off is Saturday, October 12, so stop by Sandy's Restaurant between 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM to get your car "striped" to show support, see the DARE car, meet & greet with local celebrities, see a car cruise, and more.  Oh, and enjoy a hearty meal, of course.
Remember, when you dine at Sandy's between Saturday, October 12 and Saturday, November 23, you're giving back to those in need.  So gather your family and friends and head on over to Sandy's as often as you can during those 6 weeks to help them meet that wonderful goal for our community!


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Purchasing a home is most likely the largest financial investment most of us will make in our lifetime, so it's essential to be wise during the process.  Consider these 10 strategies to set yourself up for a successful home-buying process... and a smart long-term investment.  


1. Buy for the long haul
A home is a BIG investment.  Buy a home you'll want to live in for at least five years; a home equipped (or soon to be equipped) with the features and space you need, both now and in the future.

2. Buy to improve your life, not speculate with money
Your home is more than a financial investment; it’s where you eat, sleep, host friends, raise your kids... it’s where your life happens!
The housing market is too unpredictable to buy a primary home purely because you think it will net a large short-term financial return.  You'll most likely be living in this home for several years, regardless of how it appreciates, so your first priority should be f) ...

Chrissy, our Director of Marketing, loves the autumn season and all the scents and flavors that accompany it.  Several years ago, she started a fall tradition of making this delicious skillet caramel apple pie for her family.  It's SO GOOD we wanted to share it with you!  If you give it a whirl, let us know how it turns out.

Easy Skillet Caramel Apple Pie
Ingredients
  4 pounds Granny Smith Apples, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices
  1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  3/4 cup granulated sugar
  1/2 cup butter
  1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  1 (14 oz) package refrigerated pie crusts
  1 egg white
  2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  Caramel sauce
  Ice cream (Chrissy suggests vanilla, butter pecan, or salted caramel)

Directions
Preheat oven to 350.  Peel apples and cut into 1/2 inch thick wedges.  Toss apples with cinnamon and 3/4 cup granulated sugar.
Melt butter in a 10 inch cast ...