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Fall 2021 – Real Estate

December 15, 2021 by sallyb.zhao No Comments

After researching the requirements to sit for the Real Estate Salesperson exam, I opted to enroll in a course offered at City College of San Francisco (CCSF), which was free for city residents. Balancing work and school, I decided to start with just one course to gauge the workload. The course was remote and self-paced, with intermittent assignments throughout the semester. However, I found the additional homework tedious, so I transitioned to an online real estate education and prep course to fulfill the remainder of my education requirements. One year later, in October 2022, I successfully passed the Real Estate Salesperson exam!

Principles of Real Estate

Fundamental real estate course covering the basic laws and principles of California real estate; provides background and terminology necessary for advanced study in specialized courses. Designed to assist those preparing for the California state real estate salesperson licensing examination.

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I have no words… just absolute perfection ✨ I have no words… just absolute perfection ✨ 

As soon as I finished this knit, I washed and blocked it to let the stitches bloom (and so I could wear it ASAP). Don’t mind me if you catch me in this scarf every single day, I’m completely obsessed‼️😍🧣

🧶 @isageryarn Eco Soft - Oats (56% Alpaca, 44% Organic Cotton)
Obsessed with everything about this! From the gorg Obsessed with everything about this! From the gorgeous color to the natural fiber content (56% Alpaca, 44% Organic Cotton) to the beautiful Caliper Cables that create this Herringbone pattern 😍 I’ve been stealing quiet moments at the end of the day to unwind with this knit. It’s now nearly done, just in time for summer 🤣🧣
catching up on some recent projects, starting with catching up on some recent projects, starting with this cute eyeglasses holder I made as a gift for a friend who generously shared their extra yarn with me 🐻🤓 I only worked off a reference photo, and I think it turned out beary beary cute!

🧶 @knit_picks Brava Bulky - Brindle / Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek - Linen
waited about 3 months for these backordered yarns, waited about 3 months for these backordered yarns, then another year before starting my project 🤭 slowest fashion in the works! 🐢🐌
Eeeek!!! 🤭😍 A gift to myself, just in time f Eeeek!!! 🤭😍 A gift to myself, just in time for Christmas 🎁

Over a year ago, I began sourcing the perfect yarn for this cardigan, and casted on in February. Ten months (and a few frogs and redos) later, I’m so pleased with how it turned out!! It’s still unblocked, but I couldn’t wait to try it on ☺️

Made with alpaca, mohair, and silk, this cardigan is lofty and cozy. I found these gorgeous wood buttons while traveling in Europe this summer, which completes this 100% natural-material knitwear. Every time I put it on, it feels like nature is giving me a warm hug 🥰

🧶 @knit_picks Alpaca Cloud - Archibald Heather
@dropsdesign Kid Silk - Beige
@sostrenegrene Schima Superba wood buttons
As this project is nearing its end, I find myself As this project is nearing its end, I find myself fantasizing about what to make next 💭 I have so many ideas floating around in my head, sometimes it’s hard to just pick one and go for it!
P L A C E M A T S ✨ Picked up some bundles of f P L A C E M A T S ✨ 
Picked up some bundles of fabric from @scrapsf to make these earth-toned placemats. This is my first time using the zigzag stitch on my machine and I love how it turned out!! Stay tuned for the whole set! 😊
Aside from knitting, I love repurposing old clothi Aside from knitting, I love repurposing old clothing! I couldn’t bear to part with this beautiful gingham pattern, despite not wearing this romper for several years. I finally decided to turn it into a tank top, just in time for the late heat wave that hit SF ☀️ It turned out beautifully and I’m so happy to put this piece back into my closet!! 😍
spent the last few months working on this piece… spent the last few months working on this piece… only to frog about half of it today 🥲 sigh hoping to salvage what’s remaining instead of starting over 🫠

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