As we embark on the 2026 real estate season, buyers and sellers are presented with an ideal opportunity: a fresh start, a clean slate, and a renewed sense of energy. 

Barry Berg and Chad Larsen emphasize that a new season doesn’t begin with watching - it begins with stepping onto the field. 

Getting in the Game

“This time of year, we often see people waiting on the sidelines,” says Barry. “They’re scrolling through listings and monitoring the market, but they’re waiting for the ‘perfect’ moment to join in.”

However, change doesn’t happen by observing alone.

Chad affirms, “You can’t play if you don’t play.” 

Whether that means listing your home, purchasing a new one, or simply starting the conversation, participating means progress. 

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Our final recipe of the holiday season is a fantastic jambalaya that Barry’s husband makes for their annual night-before-Thanksgiving “Soup Night.”

“This year’s event was the 25th such evening, which I began years ago as a kickoff to the holidays, designed not to compete with the traditional Thanksgiving meal. Walter makes the jambalaya, which guests absolutely love and have come to expect as one of the three fresh soups we make each year.”

And in case you missed it, be sure to check out Barry’s Pumpkin Lentil Soup recipe.

Jambalaya

Ingredients:

âť– 1 cup cooked & sliced andouille sausage (smoked sausage)

âť– 2/3 cup of smoked ham OR â…“ cup diced tasso and â…“ cup diced pickled pork (if unable to find tasso and pickled pork, use smoked ham…

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