activerain success story: The Winners of the 2008 ActiveRain Success Story Contest - 01/06/09 11:57 PM
What a way to close out 2008 and start the New Year with a bang!
The 2008 Active Rain Success Story Contest produced some excellent writing and lots of stellar posts by members proclaiming their success and how Active Rain helped in their success stories during the past year. 
The … (34 comments)

activerain success story: 2008 Success Contest Deadline Extended by One Week! - 12/29/08 03:49 PM
On December 23rd, I announced a Year-End Active Rain Contest.  The deadline for entries was December 30, 2008.  I hate to change up the rules mid-course -- I've had it done to me before when I entered contests.  Of course, it's not fair to those who diligently followed the rules and … (10 comments)

activerain success story: Winners to Be Announced on New Year's: Enter the Active Rain Success Stories of 2008 Contest - 12/23/08 07:46 PM
ANNOUNCING A YEAR-END ACTIVE RAIN CONTEST:
Let's end 2008 with a bang and get motivated for a terrific 2009.
Nobody will argue against the fact that this year's real estate market has been challenging whether you're a veteran or a rookie.  However, you and I know that the over 125,000 members … (34 comments)

activerain success story: A Nice November: Active Rain Success Stories of November 2008 - 12/03/08 11:26 AM
We've turned the corner into the holiday season once again.  Turkey leftovers are dwindling or finally gone and thoughts turn to reflecting on the past year and anticipating the next one.  In the meantime, you should be reading A Nice November: Active Rain Success Stories of November 2008 as posted in … (8 comments)

activerain success story: Outstanding October: Active Rain Success Stories of October 2008 - 11/01/08 08:44 PM
Happy Post-Halloween! 
Tired of all the election news?  Well, the good news is that it's almost over.
In the meantime, you should be reading Outstanding October: Active Rain Success Stories of October 2008 as posted in the Active Rain Block Party group.  One of my favorite things here (besides experiencing … (37 comments)

activerain success story: Successful September: Active Rain Success Stories of September 2008 - 10/02/08 10:49 PM
Financial bailout.  Lehman Brothers bankrupt.  Partisan battles in the house.  Home sales down.
Does the media gloom & doom and the uncertainty of our economy have you feeling less than your best lately?  Then it's time for you to read Successful September: Active Rain Success Stories of September 2008 as posted … (25 comments)

activerain success story: Poor Grandma Doesn't Understand. Most REALTORS Don't Either - 09/21/08 01:31 PM
Friday night we spent some time with my wife's Grandmother.  She recently turned 92 years old and is undoubtedly one of the most cheerful people you'll ever meet.  When asked how she's doing, she'll smile from ear to ear and respond in one of two ways "Everything's wonderful.  No complaints." or … (73 comments)

activerain success story: Awesome August -- Active Rain Success Stories - 09/01/08 02:08 AM
More and more people are experiencing success with their efforts on Active Rain.  Need proof?  Take a look at Awesome August:  Active Rain Success Stories of August 2008 as posted in the Active Rain Block Party group.
There's no better place than the Active Rain Block Party group to read about … (47 comments)

activerain success story: Jewels of July: The Best Active Rain Success Stories of July 2008 - 08/04/08 11:35 PM
More and more people are experiencing success with their efforts on Active Rain.  Need proof?  Take a look at Jewels of July:  The Best Active Rain Success Stories of July 2008 as posted in the Active Rain Block Party group.
There's no better place than the Active Rain Block Party group … (60 comments)

activerain success story: Google Keyword: Delicious - 07/19/08 05:12 PM
Just the other day, a package arrived in the mail from Danville, California.  The company line in the return address was plain and simple:
GOOGLE
What was this behemoth of the internet sending me in a package?  I certainly hadn't ordered anything. 
Maybe it was some Google Juice?  Pretty close, actually. 
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activerain success story: RE/MAX Reads My Active Rain Blog - 07/10/08 06:49 AM
Just another sign that you never know who is reading your blog.
Apparently some of the powers that be at RE/MAX are reading mine -- right here on Active Rain.
Yesterday morning, I was surprised and pleased when I got an e-mail from my broker (and from several other people in … (32 comments)

activerain success story: Party Time: June 2008 Greatest Active Rain Success Stories - 07/01/08 08:27 AM
It's Party Time!  And you've come to the right place.
The Active Rain Block Party!

A party to celebrate success on Active Rain. 
I'm in the celebrating mood:
I had a settlement yesterday. Desiree & I moved on to Week 7 in the Makeover2Takeover competition. Tomorrow (July 2nd) is my … (26 comments)

activerain success story: Pre-Summer Active Rain Success Stories - 06/01/08 04:18 PM
Summer & Success -- two words that go together well in the real estate business.
THINGS ARE HEATING UP!
For many, Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off the Summer season.  Of course according to the Earth's orbit around the sun, the Summer Solstice is still 3 weeks off.
However, let's not … (26 comments)

activerain success story: Need an Angle for Your Real Estate News Story? Give Brian a Call - 04/12/08 01:37 PM
I don't let success go to my head.  My wife won't let me.
Are you a member of the press?  T.V., newspaper, radio, or online media?  Perhaps you scour the internet and the blogosphere for tidbits and news to help you with your news stories.  In the area of real estate, whether … (19 comments)

activerain success story: A March Towards Success: March 2008 Blogging Success - 03/31/08 10:10 AM
As the month of March comes to a close, many in the real estate industry are finding that there schedules are getting busier with more buyers coming out to look for homes, realizing that there are some good deals out there.  Many sellers are also preparing to put their homes on … (20 comments)

activerain success story: Bright and Early on Saturday Morning: Brian Block will be on CBS National News - 03/28/08 05:55 PM
Thank you to the legions of people who watched The Early Show on CBS all this week looking for me.  I'm sorry to have disappointed you.  Trust me, even though I recorded it every morning and I spent all week waking up early and watching in anticipation of my national T.V. … (46 comments)

activerain success story: Leap to Success: February's Best Success Stories - 02/29/08 12:35 PM
Does Active Rain have you leaping for joy?  On this rarest of days, February 29th, join us as we celebrate with an Active Rain Block Party to celebrate the leap year with the best success stories of February.
 
 
Members are having all kinds of success here on Active Rain.  … (100 comments)

activerain success story: 1st Down, 11 Months to Go: January Success Stories -- An Active Rain Super Bowl Block Party - 02/01/08 11:36 PM
Well, the first month of 2008 is over and what do you have to show for it?  Apparently quite a lot.
The Active Rain Block Party group is filling up with success stories.  So, on the eve of Super Bowl weekend, while you're out stocking up on six-packs, Doritos, and seven … (77 comments)

activerain success story: The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Invent It - 12/26/07 04:55 PM
A crystal ball?  I don't have one of those and I'm guessing that you don't either.
Rear view mirror.  Yes, that I've got and so do you.  We can all see where we have been.  And at risk of sounding cliche, you should know by now that hindsight is 20/20.
As you approach … (62 comments)

 
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