We all have a subscribed list that we go to every day and read what our blogging friends have written. After a few years of reading blogs, I have learned SO much, and not just about real estate. Because bloggers can be inspectors, stagers, lenders and virtual assistants, there are many topics that get read each day. I have many new recipes to try and have tried since reading Linda's blogs!

Linda Pufford - Stage with Divine Style - Novato, California
Linda has years in the business of staging, and has achieved many awards and held positions within her Chapter. She does amazing work with the homes she stages with new and elegant furniture from the curb to the "back 40"! She is a compassionate woman with a huge heart! She provides us not only with her staging abilities showing the before and afters that show off beautiful homes, but provides us with GREAT recipes that are healthy and tasty. She was born and raised in the Bay Area and has a beautiful daughter!

Bob & Leilani Souza - Souza Realty - Placer County - Roseville, California
Bob & Leilani give their clients a variety of expertise, as Bob worked in lending prior to becoming a Realtor, and together they own Souza Realty. They focus on residential real estate sales and investments, property management, lots/land and custom home design/development. They know their market with foreclosures for investors and provides information on the best restaurants in the area. Leilani was raised in Hawaii and speaks several languages.

Melanie Ross - Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific - Benicia, California
Melanie is a full time Realtor and teams with Jenny Castaneda giving their clients more expertise! Melanie is an expert when it comes to getting short sales approved and has her CDPA & SFR designations. Together Melanie and Jenny have many contacts at local and national banks to assist in smooth transactions. Melanie has lived in the area for 21 years. Melanie volunteers for charity work often, and it shows in her blogs she cares!

DeeDee Riley - Lyon Real Estate - El Dorado Hills, California
DeeDee has lived in California for most of her life and knows her market with added value of interior design and horticulture. She belongs to Women's Council of Realtors & El Dorado Chamber of Commerce. She specializes in first time home buyers, investors and short sales, and also does relocation and stays very busy. DeeDee is tech savvy, and provides some great blogs on how to improve the looks of your blog! Check out her signature!
These Activerain bloggers are very busy with their jobs, but tirelessly post great blogs. If you have not read their blogs, stop by and check them out! I have a few more FAV bloggers in Califonia, which will be my next post.
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34 Comments on Pay it Forward - Highlighting My California Bloggers
Will, that was my point, to get bloggers united with others that may not have been read before!
Joan, you are such a kind and thoughtful person. This shows in everything you do. Thank you so much!! This is like a birthday, Christmas, Mothers Day present all rolled into one!! Bless you! Mel
Melanie, I was hoping you all liked what I had to say --- between reading your blogs, FB, I wanted to FEATURE you guys, my friends!
Joan, a very nice post featuring your California friends...I know the first two and will be going over to visit the last two today.
Rebecca, have not decided to trip across the Country in order, or fly East right away! Be prepared, you will be in a post soon!
Hi Joan, I will take your advice and visit these California bloggers sometime this week! I have found that this is great place to learn ~ see you in the comments!
Very nice post and a special recognition for these outstanding ActiveRain members.
Rainy Saturday morning walk through Kentlands. May 14, 2011. Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Photograph by Roy Kelley.
Thank you so much for including us in your blog post, Joan! You're the sweetest! Even more, you just gave me the inspiration to "Pay It Forward" myself! :)
Hi Joan,
I just got home and logged on to AR... thank you so much for the very kind and sweet words. You are just the greatest and definitely one of my favorites here in the Rain. I am so glad that we were able to connect... my AR life would not be the same without you. You have really touched my life!!! Thanks!
Joan, What a nice gesture and certainly a pay it forward to all those you included in Calif ~ Very Nice!
What a beautiful way to pay it forward! I haven't heard of one of these bloggers so I will pop over to their blog now!
Joan - I didn't see this one; funny because I thought I did. I think it's a great format to do by state. I suggested it.
Mary, all of these bloggers are good at the daily posts for real estate, staging and fun things like recipes, family events and pets!
Roy, they ARE outstanding bloggers!
Leilani, it is fun to give you all the stage, it is fun to read your posts and learn more about you and your area of expertise in CA!
Linda, and one day we shall talk on the phone!
Larry & Sheila, I may just jump to the East Coast soon, and it will be YOUR turn!
Renee, I have enjoyed reading and posting comments to these four for most of the last year, and really enjoy their subjects!
Toni, I liked your format better, and will see what I can do on the next one to help my Fellow Bloggers to get subscribers!
That's great and I loved the response I got from people who didn't know all of those people. I will probably do it as a series and do different folks in the next one.
Toni, that is what I was thinking too --- and gain more subscribers! You did a great job!
Hello Joan - Some wonderful faces and a wonderful post! Featured at one of my favorite groups at AR ...
Activerain & Member (Plugs)
Bob --- WAY KEWL! THANKS, and will be sure my blogging friends know to put THEIR plugs in this group as well!
Hello Joan and this is a wonderful idea ...
VB ;o)
VB - I need to get another one of these PLUGS done for other bloggers across the Country!