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Last Week's Favorites: May 15th - 22nd

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Real Estate Agent with RLAH@properties AB95346

What a relief!  The world did not end last week like many feared it might!  So I'm back here putting this post together and getting ready for this afternoon's Open House.  And rats!  I still have to deal with that pesky Visa bill!  Oh well, back to last week right here on Active Rain.  Here are the faves of the week:

1.  Gina Chirico: Keep on Dancin till the World Ends....I Guess I'll be dancing a lot longer than I expected!  Now this sounds like a great attitude!

2.  Norma Toering: Let Them Eat Cake--Pay It Forward  This is a post about a true class act!  Here's one these buyers will never forget.

3.  Rebekah Radice:  My Caffeine Confession  Rebekah turned our shared addiction into a wonderful hyper-local post.

4.  Tammie White:  There Comes a Time When It's Time to Move On  This is Tammie's sensible post on some of the AR changes.

5.  Chris Griffith:  Active Rain Rapture  Would this have been as funny if the world really had ended?  Probably. 

6.  Lou Ludwig:  Be The Best at Whatever You Do  I read Lou with my Cheerios every morning, and this one struck a chord.

7.  Steven Smith:  How Far Do I Trust Crazy Tommy?  What a relief!  Our new AR millionaire didn't retire after all! 

8.  Jeff Belonger:  Is 20 Percent Down the Solution? Would the Real Estate Market then Crumble?  It's very long, and very worth reading IMHO.

9.  Alan May:  What do our families and friends think Realtors do all day?  You'll laugh.  You'll cry!  One thing about Alan is that I could put him on this list every single week!

10.  John Novak: Sundance and Shadow  These are the greatest collies since Lassie!  And welcome John to the AR Millionaires' Club, too!

11.  Anita Clark:  Things to do in Perry GA: Visit the Perry Farmers Market  This one made it for the gorgeous photo of Weight Watcher Zero Points food! 

12.  Karl Hess:  How Do I Prepare for a Zombie Apocalypse?  Better safe than sorry.  This is as goofy as Belonger is serious.

13.  Kristine Ginsberg:  Home Staging Thank You Gifts  Kristine has written a blog that combines eye candy with great suggestion.

14.  Navona Hart:  All of this Multi-tasking is Killing ME!  Gee, Navona!  I thought it was just me!  Great food for thought.

And 15.  Jerry Newman:  Posting Attractive Ads on Craig's List  If you are going to use Craig's List, here are some important hints on making it better.

So that's all for this week.  I'm off to the Wow House for an Open House.  Yesterday we had about 60 people come through without a Washington Post ad.  Can't wait to see what today brings.  Better get out my sensible Sister Mary Patricia shoes!  I won't have much time for blogging today.

Comments (53)

Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

I was so busy last week that I missed all but a couple of these posts.. You do an incredible job of selecting some real gems.

May 22, 2011 04:06 PM
Evelyn Kennedy
Alain Pinel Realtors - Alameda, CA
Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA

Patricia:

You always mention bloggers who I love to read.  I don't know how I missed them.  Thanks again for acknowledging these fine bloggers.

May 22, 2011 05:26 PM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

As I missed some of these great posts ....thanks for sharing Pat...have a great week!

May 23, 2011 12:06 AM
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 - thank you once again - there are several on your list that I missed! I will check them out!

May 23, 2011 12:33 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

A gathering of the greats....good stuff Pat and thank you

May 23, 2011 02:52 AM
Menlo Park Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Wende Schoof - Menlo Park, CA
WendeByTheBay.com - 650.504.0219 - SF Peninsula

Pat, this is the first time I've read your post.  I love your recap and your upbeat attitude!  I'll be back!

May 23, 2011 04:05 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Pat- there has to be some kind of award for you because what you do every week takes time.  As always I've found bloggers I'm not familiar with and some other posts I've missed.... so many thanks.

May 23, 2011 04:17 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Pat - Thanks for posting this.  I've read some of them, but obviously not all.  Hope your open house was successful, again.  Sounds like a great place to hold open.  Those are my favorite!  Best of luck!

May 23, 2011 04:37 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I have been holding off on replying to these posts until I found out if the World was going to end or not...great post as usual...thanks.

May 23, 2011 05:10 AM
Aaron Seekford
Arlington Realty, Inc. - Arlington, VA
Ranked Top 1% Nationwide 703-836-6116

Great list as usual, Pat. I especially enjoyed Chris' rapture photograph. It was way too funny and definitely gave me a great chuckle.

May 23, 2011 05:10 AM
Ray Waisler
Finance of America - Atlanta, GA
NMLS #6621 - Specializing in Jumbo FHA & VA

Pat, looks like a great list, I'll have to devote time to reading them. Thanks for putting it together.

May 23, 2011 05:24 AM
Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate

Pat, what a great list.  I missed several of these.  Also... just loved your comment about your "sensible Sister Mary Patricia" shoes.  From my teaching days in the Catholic Schools, I have always called my own "sensible shoes" my Sister Mary Holywater shoes.  It works for me.  Have a great week... and thanks for all the work you go through in putting this list together.

May 23, 2011 05:43 AM
Kathy Opatka
RE/MAX CROSSROADS - Ocean City, MD
Serving Ocean City, MD, & The Delaware Beaches

Patricia,

Thanks again for bringing these great posts in one place for quick & easy reading!  Much appreciated!

May 23, 2011 05:54 AM
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

As always Pat, great selection here. Thanks for your hard work.

May 23, 2011 09:46 AM
Dawn A Fabiszak
Private Label Realty ( Denver metro area, Colorado - Aurora, CO
The Dawn of a New Real Estate Experience!

Pat ~ I enjoy your picks.  A few of these I had already read, but was able to read some new ones.  Thanks for your weekly picks.

May 23, 2011 09:53 AM
Patricia Aulson
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH
Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Thanks Patricia, I always look for you update post.

 

Patricia/Seacoast NH & ME

May 23, 2011 11:51 AM
Robert Courtney
Lihue, HI
Century 21 All Islands, RA, CDPE, MCRE, CIAS

Patricia - You picked some good ones!  Must be reading a lot of the same ones.  Only missed a few.  Caught up now.  Thanks!

May 23, 2011 06:09 PM
Suzanne McLaughlin
Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN
Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

Pat, I actually found some of these on my own, but what a great list, as usual. And thanks.

May 26, 2011 04:13 PM
Anna Dovger
Add Value Home Staging LLC, 281-704-6607 - The Woodlands, TX
Home Staging -The Woodlands, TX

Pat, I am glad I discovered your series. It's hard to keep up with AR. Thank you.

May 29, 2011 04:23 AM
Mona Gersky
MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC
GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Hi Pat, thanks for sending me the link to this recap, its fabulous.  I'm bookmarking and will read tomorrow with my coffee.  Some I've seen and the others I can't wait to read.

May 29, 2011 04:09 PM