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We've waited so long for these cooler temps and they've finally arrived!  When this type of weather rolls in, the space heaters roll out, so we thought we should refresh our memories of a particular safety precaution...
Space heaters and power strips DON'T MIX!  
The Umatilla County Fire District in Oregon posted this warning on their Facebook page:
"The weather is getting colder and people are pulling out their space heaters. We just wanted to remind you that you should NEVER plug a heater into a power strip. These units are not designed to handle the high current flow needed for a space heater and can overheat or even catch fire due to the added energy flow."
Good to know.
The Electrical Safety Foundation International says heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in the U.S. with more than 65,000 fires being attributed to them each year. The ESFI reports the fires result in hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries! ...

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 ...