Regina Vannicola Real Estate Group

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Here's How Gen Z Can Become Home Owners

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"My parents were in their 20s when they bought their first home. It was the 1950s, Midcentury Modern, (my mother’s favorite furniture style) was just modern, and the house, a Dutch colonial in Brooklyn with four bedrooms, one full bath and two half baths, cost them about $25,000. That would be about $285,000 today, adjusted for inflation."

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Courtesy of Forbes

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Welcome back to our 3rd Annual Sip, Snack & Support to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society hosted by Taylor Simon & the Regina Vannicola Real Estate Group! This year, we are pleased to announce our new event location at The Golden Bull Santa Monica! There will be live music, luxury silent auction items, and your favorite local restaurants participating in the raffle - and don’t forget to pick up your complimentary Cancer Crusher Cocktail or Mocktail. Join us for a beautiful night under the stars in support of a very worthy cause.

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WHEN: October 14, 2023, 5-8pm

WHERE: THE GOLDEN BULL, 170 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica CA

For more info, please contact Taylor Simon

taylor@reginavannicola.com

To purchase event tickets today, please navigate to the URL or QR code below and click the ’SHOP OUR STORE’ button, or you may sign up via phone with Matt Krinsky at (310)846-4718.

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qr_SipSnackSupport2023 — Support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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Santa Monica Market Update | August 2023

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Food Obsession of the Month

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Keto Almond Brittle

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"It's no secret that we're big fans of keto desserts. Just because you're eating a ketogenic diet (aka cutting down on carbs and upping fat big-time), this shouldn't mean you should have to cut out treats, too! Keto Almond Brittle is perfect to keep around for when you have a small sweets craving, to crumble and combine with Keto Ice Cream for easy sundaes, or to package up as a host or hostess gift for dinner parties or as a keto-friendly holiday cookies. (Not keto? Check out Peanut Brittle or Chocolate Toffee.)"

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Source: delish.com

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Ingredients

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ALMOND CRUNCH
2 c. blanched finely ground almond flour, plus more for dusting
1/4 c. Swerve confectioners'
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 large egg, beaten
2 tbsp. butter, melted

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TOFFEE TOPPING
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
1/4 c. packed brown granulated Swerve

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CHOCOLATE TOPPING
3/4 c. keto-friendly chocolate chips
1 tbsp. coconut oil
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans

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Instructions

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Step 1 - Make the almond crunch: Preheat oven to 325º. In a medium bowl, whisk the almond flour, Swerve confectioners', baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add egg and butter and stir well to fully combine; it will be a thicker dough (like pie dough).

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Step 2 - Form the almond mixture into a ball and place on a sheet of parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out to a scant ¼" thick circle, and dust top lightly with more almond flour if dough is sticking to rolling pin. Slide parchment with the dough on it onto a baking sheet and bake until golden, about 22 to 25 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack, about 20 minutes.

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Step 3 - Make the toffee topping: In a small saucepan, melt the butter and brown Swerve over medium heat, stirring. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, until amber in color (about a shade or two darker than its original color—essentially the butter browns a bit), about 2 to 3 minutes. Immediately remove the pan from the heat and carefully pour on top of baked almond crunch. Use a spoon to spread to the edges, leaving a ¼" to ⅛" border. Let cool until hardened, about 30 minutes.

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Step 4 - Make the chocolate topping: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave until just melted, stirring a few times, about 1 minute. Pour chocolate on top of toffee topping and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle with pecans.

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Step 5 - Refrigerate until chocolate is firm, about 20 minutes. Break into pieces.

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Local Happenings

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Open Main Street 2023 Festival Series

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SEPTEMBER 9-10TH

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"Main Street, Santa Monica is bringing back its Open Street series for three weekends starting this summer on August 12- 13, September 9-10 and October 21-22. Transforming the street into a free community festival with al fresco dining, live music, local vendors, activities for kids, and different programming each month from Strand Street to Pier Avenue!"

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For more info click HERE

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Lifestyle Tips & Tricks

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On the House: How To Be Certain That You've Found The One

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Shopping for a home isn’t all that different from looking for a partner: You scroll through tons of photos online, make mental checklists of must-haves, then try to imagine a connection that could last decades. Are you sufficiently in love to commit for the next 30 years of your life?

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Courtesy of Realtor.com

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