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Holiday Memories and Recipes - Barry Berg

Today, Barry Berg invites us to try his recipe for Pumpkin Lentil soup. Not only is Barry the founding partner of the Berg Larsen Group, but he’s also an exceptional party host. Here, he shares not only his recipe but also his secret to entertaining friends and family.

When I first lived downtown at Stone Arch, recognizing that I was likely to be someone’s guest for Thanksgiving dinner in future years, I decided to invite friends the “night before Thanksgiving”. This night, a soup and wine dinner is a tradition I’ve now done for 22 consecutive years. In 2020, due to the pandemic, I made soup and delivered it to guests, rather than hosting the event during the heart of COVID. 

 What began as an evening with perhaps 14-15 guests has grown to…

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Holiday Memories and Recipes - Krista Eull

Today we are sharing sweet holiday memories with an even sweeter recipe from Krista Eull, transaction coordinator for Berg Larsen Group. Whether Krista is in the office, braving the snow, or baking some delicious “Mounds Bars,” Krista is someone that you always want on your team!

Krista and her great-niece snowshoeing in Steamboat, Colorado in 2018

"Our family holiday recipe is for homemade “Mounds Bars.”  My big sister, who already had a family of her own in the early ‘90s, started making them and she’s made them EVERY Christmas since. I got the recipe and have followed in her footsteps once I stopped celebrating the holiday with her. For a while, we saw each other every other Christmas, and she would always send us a tin full of her Mounds…

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Holiday Memories and Recipes - Kate Wall

Kate Wall, a business partner, and realtor with the Berg Larsen Group has a sweet treat for us today! This Buttermilk Coffee Cake recipe goes to show that Kate’s expertise isn’t just in real estate, she’s also known for her hospitality. Who wouldn’t want to have a cup of coffee, some of this delicious cake, and a wonderful conversation?

Kate shared with us a few fun holiday pictures of her and her family, the recipe is just below these wonderful photos.

Kate Wall and Her Husband, Dr Mike Wall

The Wall Family Goes Christmas Tree Shopping

Kate and Her Mother

The Wall Children, Maddie and Patrick.

Buttermilk Coffee Cake

Preheat oven to 325℉ |  Grease two 8” glass pie pans

Ingredients:

❖    2-¼ cups all-purpose flour

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Holiday Memories and Recipes - Deb Shafer

Deb Shafer is bringing a savory slice of holiday cheer to our recipe series. As our office manager, Deb has a variety of responsibilities that keep us running smoothly. And, Deb’s Parmesan Crusted Grilled Cheese will keep you toasty warm this holiday season, so you can weather whatever comes your way.

"We really don’t have any special holiday traditions. We didn’t live close to our families, so it was always just the four of us. When our girls were very young, I started a tradition for Christmas Eve. Instead of making a huge meal, I started making parmesan-crusted grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup. Every year, we would eat that and then watch It’s a Wonderful Life. My girls now do the same with their families."

Parmesan Crusted…

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Holiday Memories and Recipes - Chad Larsen

Through the end of December, we’ll be sharing holiday recipes where our team reminisces about holidays past and looks forward to the new year! Follow along for delicious eats and a look into the special traditions of the Berg Larsen Group’s team and their families.

Kicking off this cozy series, we have business partner and realtor Chad Larsen sharing not only his favorite holiday treat, Holly Cookies, but some precious family photos as well.

Chad (2) and his Mother

"My mom used to participate in cookie exchanges around the holiday time. I always remember these for their bright color and very sugary goodness. I’m not sure how many this recipe makes, but I found it in my mom’s old recipe box. It is a perfect no-bake recipe that is great with kids…

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Grateful for Our Repeat Clients

Believe it or not, realtor Barry Berg has sold this Lake Harriet property SIX times.

The average American will move 11 times throughout his or her life. Those moves may be a relocation, a local shift into a larger home to raise a family, or a downsize from a large empty nest to a more manageable condo or townhouse.

No matter the reason, when it’s time to sell your house and find a new home, wouldn’t it be nice to work with the same group each time you move? That’s why clients come back to the Berg Larson Group over and over again.

One couple has worked with the Berg Larsen Group three times over the past 25 years, seeking support for moves from lakeside living, to a vibrant condo in the heart of downtown, to a larger home in the suburbs. The…

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Team Highlight | Deb Shafer

Office Manager Deb Shafer with her family.

It takes a lot of organization and effort to keep the Berg Larsen Group team running smoothly. From payroll to photo memory books, our office manager, Deb Shafer, works her magic behind the scenes so that our clients and agents have the best experience possible. Learn more about Deb’s skills and interests here.

Tell us about your role, responsibilities, and how you have shaped your job to benefit clients: 

As the Office Manager, I wear many hats and switch them multiple times each day. Everyone jokes that I am the team wrangler. I am the bookkeeper: I pay bills, do payroll, and prepare for taxes. I also work with our sellers and buyers to help guide them from sale to closing day, such as making sure…

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Now is the Time to Prep to Sell Your Home in Spring 2023

Barry Berg -Founder, Business Partner and Realtor

Now is the Time – Barry Berg’s Top Four Things to do this Fall

Without hesitation, Barry Berg clarifies why now is the time to think about buying or selling a home, but more importantly, what you need to do during September and October. We asked him to elaborate, and here’s what he wants you to know.

Sellers: Prepare for the Spring 2023 Market

We’re barely done with summer and haven’t even started fall in Minnesota, yet the next few months are more critical than ever for preparing your home to sell in the spring. Sellers often have questions about which projects to undertake. The Berg Larsen Group says the most significant and necessary undertaking is decluttering and preparing for photos and…

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Success Stories - Relocating with the Right Realtors

Technology makes it easier to hunt for a new home from afar, but a trusted partner who cares about helping you find the right fit makes relocation an entirely different – and welcome – process. 

From as far afield as Singapore to more common relocations from the East or West Coasts, clients appreciate how quickly Berg Larsen Group agents help them find their way home in the Twin Cities. 

Clients say the keys to a successful relocation are working with an agent who quickly gets to know you and your taste and then offers the best possible counsel, steering you towards ideal fits and away from potential disasters. 

Moreover, it’s about getting to know iconic neighborhoods in the Twin Cities: the Minneapolis chain of lakes, Lake Minnetonka, Edina,…

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Pros Choose to Work with Pros

Pro-to-Pro

The Twin Cities is home to many successful professionals -- doctors, lawyers, business and non-profit executives, bankers, IT leads, and more.

Employers like 3M, Target, Best Buy, Medtronic, General Mills, and many others attract and retain peers who bring a high level of knowledge, integrity, and responsiveness to every interaction. When it comes to buying or selling an executive home, could they possibly expect that same level of professionalism from their real estate agent?

Berg Larsen Group clients unequivocally say, “Yes”. They use descriptors like precise, exact in their technique, meticulous, educated, nimble, patient, and generous with their time.

A local physician says, “They brought precision and brilliance to the…

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