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David Burke Tel: 760-250-2570

January 2014

Welcome to this month's edition of the RealtyRave newsletter. We hope that you find it filled with interesting and useful information! Please think of me with any real estate related questions you may have - now and in the future. It would be my pleasure to be of assistance to you. The single highest and best compliment a Real Estate Professional can receive is a referral to friends, family or colleagues. As appropriate, please feel free to forward this Newsletter and/or my contact information. Thank you! David Burke HEALTH & SAFETY More options than ever for families needing elder careMore Americans than ever before are now older than 65, and in just four more decades, for the first time in history, there will be more seniors in the U.S. than people younger than 18, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Given those numbers, is it any surprise that many families wrestle with decisions for how to take care of aging parents, grandparents and other loved ones? Just 20 years ago, families might have had to choose between putting a parent in a nursing home or having one younger family member quit a job to stay home and care for the parent. Today, options abound and it's important to know what's available before making such an important decision. Many families seek advice and expert assistance, such as from Assisted Transition, that can help ensure their loved ones receive the best possible care for his or her needs. The organization offers information, resources and free placement services to families looking for senior care and housing options. Assisted Transition provides referrals to assisted living facilities, nursing homes, residential care homes, senior housing and other industry resources. To find a consultant near you, visit www.assistedtransition.com. HELPFUL HINTS Colorful accents create extraordinary spaces When looking to transform your home, elements such as doors, ceilings and trim are perfect places to add color. These architectural details can create a wow factor with well-placed splashes of color. "Doors, ceilings and trim are my favorite places to introduce bold accents. And if you start with a coordinated palette, it's easy to find an accent color you love," says David Bromstad, HGTV star and celebrity interior designer. Bromstad recommends HGTV HOME(TM) by Sherwin-Williams, a collection of interior and exterior color palettes that simplifies the process of choosing hues for home accents or accessories, so you get it right every time. Bromstad offers the following tips for using color to accent your space. * Welcome guests with statement doors. A bold orange or red front door will boost curb appeal. * For an unexpected touch of luxury, consider a colorful ceiling. Rich hues such as black or deep gray can help to create elegant dining rooms or dens. * Frame your space in neutrals. White trim offers depth and sophistication to your home, inside and out. For additional inspiration and information on HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams, visit sherwin-williams.com/hgtv.   RECIPE OF THE MONTH Seattle Cream Cheese Dogs Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter 1 Walla Walla or other sweet onion, thinly sliced 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese 4 hot dogs, or your favorite sausages 4 hot dog buns brown mustard sauerkraut  (optional) Directions: Preheat grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions, and cook slowly until the onions have softened and turned deep brown, about 15 minutes. Warm the cream cheese over low heat in a small skillet until very soft. Grill hot dogs until well browned. Lightly grill hot dog buns on both sides. To assemble cheese dogs, spread warm cream cheese on toasted hot dog bun, add hot dog or sausage, top with onions, mustard and sauerkraut, if desired.

View my website  Email me  View Featured Listings  Property Search   Compliments of: David Burke Keller Williams Realty 47100 Washington Street #101 La Quinta, CA 92253 Tel: 760-250-2570 Cell: 760-250-2570 Fax: 800-774-5902 David@LaQuintaRE.com e-Pro Household Tips This months tips, hints, and tricks are related to "Painting Tips" Paint Remover For Skin Apply cooking oil to skin to remove paint. Clean Paint Tray Line your paint tray with a large plastic garbage bag before pouring in the paint. Discard when through and there will be no tray to clean. Storing Paint Mark the level of the paint on the outside of the can before storing to quickly tell how much paint is left. Painting Kitchens Be sure to wash kitchen surfaces thoroughly before painting - paint will not stick to greasy film. DID YOU KNOW?"Did You Know" facts about History: Only one of the Seven Wonders of the World still survives: the Great Pyramid of Giza. The first parachute jump from an airplane was made by Captain Berry at St. Louis, Missouri, in 1912. The first written account of the Loch Ness Monster, or Nessie, was made in 565AD. The world’s first skyscraper was the 10-story Home Insurance office, built in Chicago in 1885. (During Roman times buildings were up to 8 stories high.) About Us Whether you are looking to buy or sell, we are here to assist you in accomplishing your real estate dreams. Burke and Associates has been awarded the "Top Listing Agent, 2011, and 2012" by Keller Williams Realty. Call today and let us put our tools, techniques and skills to work for you! Also, be sure to ask us about our monthly specials for our new construction developments! P.S. Referrals are the highest compliment a sales professional can receive from a client. Please pass my name around to your friends, family, and acquaintances so that I can provide them with the best real estate experience possible!