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09 Jul2021

Freefalling with a parachute🪂 – TBG Update 7/4

I wrote an offer for a client this week and I marveled as the client told me about all the properties he owns right near the one he now wants to purchase. He bought so many great properties for such a great price. I asked him if he could share just o... Read More

04 Jul2021

Marriage, babies👶, and major life events – TBG Update 7/4

We got a full price offer on a listing this week and the buyers were a lovely young family who were genuinely excited about the property. The seller was scared of a 10 day inspection period in the offer. The seller decided she would only sell to them... Read More

04 Jul2021

Homemade BBQ Sauce🔥

1 onion, 1/4-inch dice 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup tomato paste 1/2 cup ketchup 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 cup honey 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 cup Dijon mustard 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 cup hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons chi... Read More

27 Jun2021

🦸🏻‍♀️Superrheroes with Superpowers – TBG Update 6/27

I went on a listing appointment this week and the house was beautiful and unique. I love the house and it would be an absolute honor to list it for sale. The seller gave me a tour of her home, pointing out issues and necessary repairs. She asked what... Read More

25 Jun2021

Kokosh Cake🍫

4 c flour 2 sticks butter 3/4 c milk 1/2 c water 1 oz yeast (2 or 3 packets dry rapid rise yeast) 1/2 c sugar 2 yolks pinch salt ------------------ topping: melted butter around 1 cup sugar around 1/3 cup cocoa vanilla sugar Place 2 c flour in a sta... Read More

18 Jun2021

🎓 Happy Graduation from Covid! – TBG Update 6/18

I’m super excited for our open houses this weekend! Sellers know that it’s still a seller’s market, driven by low interest rates and limited supply. With a below-market-value list price intended to attract multiple offers, some sellers wonde... Read More

18 Jun2021

Mac And Cheese 🧸

1/2 lb. Macaroni 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups flour 2 cups milk Salt and pepper Nutmeg Cayenne pepper 2 cups cheddar cheese Boil Macaroni Melt butter, add flour, stir until smooth consistency. Slowly add milk, mixing constantly waiting for sauce to ... Read More

13 Jun2021

🏡 New Open Houses to check out – TBG Update 6/11

I’m super excited for our first open house today at 1021 S Ridgeley. It’s a 3 bed, 3 bath completely remodeled house in move-right-in condition in a great central location on a quiet tree-lined street. The garage has a bathroom, which makes it pa... Read More

08 Jun2021

Chicken Sweet Potato And Kale Soup🥣

2 chicken breasts, on the bone, skin removed 1 teaspoon seasoning salt 1/2 tsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp ground cumin 6 cups reduced sodium chi... Read More

03 Jun2021

Dobos🍰

Cake: 12 eggs, beaten very well 12 tbsp sugar 12 tbsp flour -------------------- Chocolate Cream: 1/2 lb chocolate 1 tsp coffee 1 1/2 c sugar 1/2 c water 1 lb margarine 4 eggs ------------------ Brittle Sugar Top: 1 1/2 c sugar ----------------------... Read More

28 May2021

Happy Memorial Day Weekend🇺🇸 – TBG Update 5/28

Very rarely do we come across a house that checks off every box on a dream list like our new listing at 809 3rd Ave. The house has a classic center hall floor plan with an extra wide sunshine filled entryway, a spacious living room on one side and a... Read More

26 May2021

Chicken Marsala on the Lighter Side🥘

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (8 ounces each) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 teaspoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup finely chopped shal... Read More

21 May2021

Open Sunday 2-5PM🏡 – TBG Update 5/21

For the first time since last March we can do open houses again this Sunday! It will be so fun as a person who loves seeing houses to walk through all the houses now that they’re open! A seller asked me today if prices will rise now that open house... Read More

21 May2021

Leek Fritters😋

3 leeks (450g in total, trimmed weight) 5 shallots, finely chopped 2/3 c olive oil 1 fresh red chili, deseeded and sliced 1/2 c parsley (leaves and fine stalks), finely chopped 3/4 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp ground turmeri... Read More

14 May2021

Open Houses Again Soon🏡 – TBG Update 5/14

We have an interesting offering we just put on the market this week! It’s a side-by-side Cape Cod style duplex with a finished garage at 807-809 N Curson. It’s fully remodeled in a Bohemian Chic designer super cool way. Before Covid the net incom... Read More

14 May2021

Chickpea Salad 🥗

Seasoned Chickpeas: 2 tablespoons heat stable oil (refined olive or coconut, ghee, avocado, etc.) 1 3/4 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cumin 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder To add to the chick... Read More

07 May2021

Auctions and the Highest Bidder 💰 – TBG Update 5/7

It is definitely a seller’s market right now. Properties that are uber desirable and attractive to so many buyers are basically going up for auction and getting sold to the highest bidder. We had two buyers go into escrow today - both for way over ... Read More

07 May2021

Penna Alla Vodka🍝

1 lb penne pasta; cooked ----------------- Red Sauce: 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 chopped onion 1 tsp dried sweet basil 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp crushed garlic 3/4 c canned crushed tomatoes or canned tomato sauc... Read More

30 Apr2021

Human Life is Precious🐣 – TBG Update 4/30

It’s unfathomable that 45 people died last night in Meron at a Lag Baomer celebration. It’s always hard to wrap our heads around any tragedy, but when people die standing in a crowd at a joyous festival celebrating music, religion, inspiration, a... Read More

29 Apr2021

Sesame Chicken🍚

Chicken Batter: 1 c flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp salt 2 eggs 1/2 c water 1/2 c sesame seeds -------------------- Sauce #1: 3/4 c brown sugar 1/2 c ketchup 2 tbs vinegar 2 tbs soy sauce garlic 2 tbs cornstarch ----... Read More

23 Apr2021

We Love What We Do 💖 – TBG Update 4/23

We had a crazy experience this week. Our agent represented lovely buyers who fell in love with a brand new constructed house. They did inspections and they sent a request for repairs. They got an amazing loan and even a rate reduction all the way at ... Read More

21 Apr2021

Muscling up to Embrace Change🏋️‍♀️ – TBG Update 4/16

I was emotional for the first time this week when my daughter and son in law got in the car to head to the airport to go back to Israel. With travel being so difficult now, people who live a long plane ride away feel more like they're on another plan... Read More

02 Apr2021

Real Estate is a Team Sport 🏈 – TBG Update 4/2

What I find fascinating about real estate these days is how much variation there is in human opinion on all different aspects of the real estate deals. An appraiser recently appraised a property that closed escrow this week for 30,000 less than the p... Read More

26 Mar2021

Holidays Are a Time of Memories 💝 – TBG Update 3/26

Holidays are a time of memories, both making new memories and remembering old ones. I always miss my mom the most during the holidays. My mom loved the holidays. Being an amazing cook, the holidays at mom’s house were a feast of incredibly scrumpti... Read More

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