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Last Week's Favorites: April 17th - 24th

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Real Estate Agent with RLAH@Properties AB95346

It was an interesting week at Active Rain, especially with the announcement that one of the sons I forgot to have, Jon Washburn, has moved onto his next great adventure.  Then the whole operation came to a grinding halt - like the gerbils who keep the system running smoothly took the day off to give him a going away party?  A day without Active Rain was pretty interesting!

So moving right along, here are my faves for last week:

1.  Adam Malachi:  The 10 Brainiest Cities in the USA.  Who knew DC was #3?  Must be all those smart lawyers and politicians!

2.  Kristine Ginsberg: Today, I’m All About Flower Collages!  Active Rain has another terrific photographer (and very fun blogger) with Kristine. 

3.  Kirsten Lindquist:  We Want to Make an Offer But We're Scared!  Maybe this should be a public post.  Whatever her clients have, all of mine have, too!

4.  Navona Hart:  Is the Wacky Neighbor Costing You a Sell?  This happens a lot more than we think.  

5.  Mitchell Hall:  Carnegie Hill: Manhattan Neighborhood Guide  Mitch writes about my old neighborhood and reminds me why I love New York!

6.  Karen Fiddler:  I Love A Job Where I Can Work Barefoot  This one brought a smile to my face!  It's goofy and great. 

7.  Andre Aragon:  Craig Daniels - I Don't Have Time to Read Your Blog  Andre is brand new to Active Rain, and I think he's a new favorite blog buddy. 

8.  Loreena Yeo:  What Does Rock Climbing Has In Common with Real Estate?  Any time you need a pick me up, check out Loreena's blog. 

9,  Holly Kirby Weatherwax:  What does 'Ratified Contract' Mean?  This is a question I get a lot, and Holly answers it very well.

10.  Andrea Swiedler: Telling me to STICK IT? That's a bit harsh.... don't you think???  I can just feel the rush Andrea got writing this one!

11.  Cheryl Ritchie:  Sensopia Magic Plan Apple App Measures and Sketches House Floor Plan FREE  This is one I'm checking out today.

12.  Lenn Harley:  NUMBERS DON'T LIE. . . . WHEN LISTING AGENTS RUSH TO GET A HOME ON THE MARKET, THEY RISK A MUCH LONGER DOM  Title says it all.

13.  Charles Buell:  How many nits could a nitpicker pick if a nitpicker could pick nits?  This deserves a mention for the title alone! 

14.  Karen Bernetti: Did You Think Coffee Filters Are Just for Making Coffee?  I don't know why this one caught my eye - it just did!

And 15.  Judi Barrett:  Passwords are like Underpants...you don't share them with anyone! Facebook passwords required by potential employers!  This is just, well, intereting.

That's all for this week.  I'm about to head over to Baltimore to spend this beautiful Easter Sunday with my family.  It hink there's going to be a birthday cake in it for me!  So Cheers!  Have a wonderful Easter and a great week.  See you next Sunday.

 

Comments (32)

Greg Saffell
Tucson, AZ
Real Estate Professional Tucson, Oro Valley AZ

I'm always looking for the good ones, this helps. Thanks Pat.

Apr 24, 2011 05:22 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Great collection of favorites Pat. Happy Easter and happy birthday.

Apr 24, 2011 06:26 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Good Morning Pat, Happy Easter. Thank you for a great collection of notable posts. Sending you Birthday wishes once again for a Wonderful and Happy Birthday !

Apr 24, 2011 06:45 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital
Thanks again for dropping by. I'm heading to my mom's for Easter, but I suspect the last course might be cake!
Apr 24, 2011 07:02 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I loved the article We want to make an offer but we are scared. This is a great post as usual.

Apr 24, 2011 10:02 AM
Susan Neal
RE/MAX Gold, Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks, CA
Fair Oaks CA & Sacramento Area Real Estate Broker

Hi Pat - I thought of that too.  Maybe the cyber-gremlins were telling Jon "No - don't go!" 

Now it's time to dig into your great selection of posts I need to check out.

Happy Easter!

Apr 24, 2011 10:25 AM
Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

I always enjoy reading posts that passed me by, so thank you kindly for all your hard work!  Happy Birthday and Happy Easter!

Apr 24, 2011 10:35 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Pat

Another great selection of post for your Last Week's Favorites.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Apr 24, 2011 11:40 AM
Dawn A Fabiszak
Private Label Realty ( Denver metro area, Colorado - Aurora, CO
The Dawn of a New Real Estate Experience!

Pat ~ these were excellent and loved some of the catch-y titles!  Great picks.

Apr 24, 2011 12:03 PM
Christine Smith
Buyers Brokers Only LLC - www.BuyersBrokersOnly.com - Canton, MA
Exclusive Buyer Agent & Attorney, Canton, MA

Pat....I was away last week....looks like I have some catching up to do!

Apr 24, 2011 12:40 PM
Karen Bernetti
Southington, CT

Thanks Pat for including me and my silly post in your list - I'm honored!  I Hope you enjoyed your special day! 

Apr 24, 2011 01:15 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Pat- another great list and thank you !  I'm a subscriber to many of them and will enjoy reading those that may be new to me. 

Apr 24, 2011 02:47 PM
Dale Baker
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy and evening to you Patricia

Patricia,
this here sure is another mighty fine group of folks, for us to pay a visit to their blog posts.

Happy Easter to you and your family!



Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire

Apr 24, 2011 02:56 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

A great list of articles, Pat. Making my way through as I can.

Loved the pig photo of your later post - make me think about about porking out today at Easter Brunch.

Jeff

Apr 24, 2011 04:52 PM
Loreena and Michael Yeo
3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Prosper TX Real Estate Co. - Prosper, TX
Real Estate Agents

Patricia - Thanks for including me on your list again. I always look forward to the great posts that didn't get featured. Many are great ones!

Apr 24, 2011 10:38 PM
Ellie McIntire
Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate - Ellicott City, MD
Luxury service in Central Maryland

Great list.....as always. I hope you had a great Easter and Birthday.

Apr 25, 2011 12:39 AM
Navona Hart
Century 21 Realty @ Home - Farmville, VA
Selling the Best Properties in Central Virginia

Pat, thanks for the mention!  You caught a couple I haven't read, and I am going to spend a moment catching up.

Apr 25, 2011 01:10 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Ok Pat ..I am really late reading my favorie Sunday post

HelpfulHannah

Apr 25, 2011 12:43 PM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Pat - I am not sure how you find the time to do this every week but all of us appreciate it!!!

Apr 25, 2011 01:07 PM
Lydie Ouellet Dickinson
Realty Executives Tri County, Bellingham MA - Bellingham, MA
Realtor

Cheryl Ritchie sent me your way. Fantastic post, indeed! Great job too!

Apr 25, 2011 11:22 PM