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What I Learned This Week In Active Rain-September 23-September 29,2012

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I Learn Something New at ActiveRain Every Day and It's Time I Showed You.  September 23 to September 29, 2012.

I learn something new every day at ActiveRain!  With this series I try to highlight one post per day that gave me that “lightbulb” moment.  It could be something techie, about Real Estate, about a place or person!

david coleSeptember 23:  David Cole    Portable Productivity: Invoices, Expenses and More.
We’re all trying to get as paperless as we can and David has given us some tools to use to help us with those accounting chores that we have to perform.  Take a look and if you can use them let us know what you think.

prime lendingSeptember 24: Prime Lending-Jason Colbert   8 Safeguards to Keep Your Computer Secure on Public Hotspots
I don’t know about you, but with my iPhone and iPad and free wi-fi I’m even more exposed when I’m out there.  Make sure you’re following Jason’s tips for safeguarding your information.

Margaret RomeSeptember 25:   Margaret Rome   My Direction..Getting the Home Sold.
Two things.  How many out there correspond with their former clients?  And who knows what Makai means?  Well, I do now!!!


Glenn FreezmanSeptember 26:  Glenn Freezman   The Seven Wonders of Money
We work hard for it; save it; spend it; and lose it.  We also lose sleep over it; divorce over it; some have killed for it; and thankfully many donate and share it.  But what do we know about it?  Read it and find out.

Fernando HerbosoSeptember 27: Fernando Herboso   The Challenge of Going Paperless in My Office
We’re all wanting to go paperless and while as a Stager I don’t have that many contracts or documents that need signing, it’s nice to know what’s available.  In his post he has a video that shows how you can use PDF Expert to get the job done.

Ron and Alexandra SiegelSeptember 28:  Ron & Alexandra Seigel   Luxury Real Estate Marketing: Revisiting the Definition of Luxury.
I loved Ron & Alexandra’s definition of luxury!  And, as we’ve heard so much lately, Google is rewarding quality content, and if that’s the case, then this post should rate very highly.  And in the interest of learning something every day, I’m going to take a look at the Khan Academy.  Please read this post..there’s something for everyone.

maureen mccabeSeptember 29: Maureen McCabe  LinkedIn Endorsements-Who’s In Your Inner Circle?
Raise your hand if you’re in LinkedIn!  Now, raise your hand if you know how to really use it..... I thought so.  Read Maureen’s post for more about Endorsements on Linked In.


Michelle finnamoreMichelle Finnamore  How Do You Stage a Triangle Shaped Room That’s Only 10 Square Feet?

I think most stagers and designers would have to admit that even they would  have to take a few minutes (or more) to figure this one out. Michelle did a great job of showing how it could be done. Take a look!


Thank you for letting me do what I love to do each day... learn something new!

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Comments(49)

Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Conrad- Thank you for my birthday song and I do love mimosas!

Gita-be sure to take a look at Michelle’s staging of the small (and I do mean small) room.

John (QMan)- you have just made my sweet tooth’s day!!! Thank you.

Bobbie- thank you and hope you day is going well.

Gary- many thanks for your birthday wish.  Can we say it’s “hot” out!!!

Dorie- Jason gave us some great tips about being safe while we’re surfing the net in public!

Sally & David- the low calorie cake is appreciated. Sweets have always been my downfall.

Anita- Thank you... I’m going to be relaxing watching football all afternoon and until the end of the Giants and Eagles came tonight.

Fernando-I showed my niece this info since she started her own business and wants to see if she can go paperless.

Michael- I’ve have to admit I haven’t spent as much time on Linked In as I probably should so her information was very helpful.

James- thank you!  I will save you a piece with some Blue Bell ice cream!  

Jayne- thank you for the greetings and the Bloody Mary.. one of my favorite drinks.  Our good friend used to make them with clamato juice and key limes.

Sharon- thank you so much!  I hope you’ll read  Ron & Alexandra’s post on luxury.  It’s a great take on it.

Tom- I hope you like them.  Take a look at Michelle’s post if you want to learn.  The building is … well .. very different.

Richie- why thank you.... gee I wish I’d scheduled a facial for myself this weekend.  Bummer.

Sep 30, 2012 03:45 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Happy Birthday Kathy, may it be a great day.

Sep 30, 2012 03:45 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Happy birthday Lady.  :)  I hope your day is fantastic.

Sep 30, 2012 03:52 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Scott- and you as well.  Wait a few weeks to come in … it’s steamy hot.

Kristin- start reading!  Look at Fernando’s video of PDF Expert.  I’ve heard of some others who like using that app.

Christopher and Stephanie- hope you enjoy catching up.  There were so many great posts this week, just like there are every week.

Dick- My BARFF is truly just that.  Thank you sir and hope you and Mary have a great week ahead of you.

Harry--that we do.  I have only to search here and I know there will be an answer.

Roy- thank you so much.  Your photos are always like a present to all of us.

Peggy- thank you for your birthday wishes!  And, I’ am enjoying my day.

Craig- I love that cake!!!!!  Thank you and I think I’ll take a break to watch some football!

Dave- Thank you and hope you find some of these posts helpful.

Debbie- I hear you!  I still don’t know how to do some things on my iPad and am learning about the iPhone. Go buy the best purse you can find.

Ron and Alexandra- Ron, I loved this post and your definition of luxury.  

Bob- you’re very welcome.  I loved the A&M game yesterday.

Michele- thank you for the birthday wishes.   I am never caught up with my reading here.

Don- thank you , and I think I know which Ron!

Sep 30, 2012 04:01 AM
Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Farm & Commercial Land Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
Farm & Commercial Property For Sale 308-627-3700

Hi Kathy...Thanks again for spotting some great blogs.  I do not know how you do it...but am glad you do as it helps people like me find ones that we would never see otherwise.

Sep 30, 2012 04:18 AM
Jennifer Chiongbian
Specializing in all types of Manhattan apts & townhouses - Manhattan, NY
Real Estate Broker - NYC

Belated Happy Birthday!  I enjoyed the staging of the triangle room with only 10 feet.  Thanks for your lovely digest.

Sep 30, 2012 04:34 AM
Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

A birthday cake and everything. I'm impressed. Have a very happy day.

Sep 30, 2012 06:01 AM
Monique Keith
Ahwatukee, AZ
Ahwatukeenulls Favorite Realtor, Buyers Agent with

Happy birthday Ms. Kathy! Thank you for taking the time for compiling the list of blogs that we missed.

Sep 30, 2012 06:32 AM
Pippa Mac
Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring - The Woodlands, TX
The Woodlands TX Real Estate

Kathy, Happy Birthday!!!!!

 

Thank you for putting this all together, it is a wonderful way to see some posts worthy of reading that I have missed!     

I am a HUGE believer in Khan Academy ... I saw a show about it on 60 Minutes last spring and it has changed my kids approach to Math!   

 

pippa

Sep 30, 2012 06:56 AM
Nan Jester
Exit Real Estate Gallery Jacksonville Beach, FL - Jacksonville Beach, FL
Realtor, Exit Real Estate Gallery

I always appreciate your hard work sending these weekly "what I learned this week on AR" blog posts. Seems like I never read the same ones. Thanks

Sep 30, 2012 08:18 AM
Anna Dovger
Add Value Home Staging LLC, 281-704-6607 - The Woodlands, TX
Home Staging -The Woodlands, TX

Dear Kathy, I hope you are having fabulous Birthday!

Sep 30, 2012 08:28 AM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
Happy Birthday Kathy and thank you for giving us another great reading list! Hope you had a wonderful day!
Sep 30, 2012 08:29 AM
Kathy Sheehan
Bay Equity, LLC 770-634-4021 - Atlanta, GA
Senior Loan Officer

Kathy, thanks for those selections.  I missed some of those the first time.

Sep 30, 2012 09:00 AM
Florida Tolbert Team Keller Williams Advantage
Keller Williams Advantage III Realty in Lake Nona - Orlando, FL
Keller Williams Land Luxury Division Specialist

Great recap Kathy.  And HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 

Sep 30, 2012 09:17 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Kathy

Outstanding selection of post for What I learned This Week.

And have a happy birthday.

Lou Ludwig

Sep 30, 2012 10:51 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

KATHY,

Happy Birthday, wishing you a delightful celebration, and all the best. A

Sep 30, 2012 11:12 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Kathy you share my sister's birthday as well...Hope you had a wonderful day.

Sep 30, 2012 11:55 AM
Andrew Ostrander
Ostrander Real Estate Group - Phoenix, AZ
Ostrander Real Estate Group

Thanks for the great reading the next couple days looking these over.  Also, Happy Birthday and make it a great week.  :)

Sep 30, 2012 03:33 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Debbie- thank you to the REAL Debbie Reynolds.

Tammy- thank you and hope you and your Donald had a great weekend. 

Mike- that means so much.  It's a problem I have.. I don't want to miss anything, so  I try to read everything I get my hands on.

Jennifer- thank you for the birthday wishes. Can you imagine decorating that room!

Tammie- thank you!  I made a 4 layer cake one year and sent most of it to work with my husband.  He came home and said they wanted more. 

Hi Monique- and thank you for your birthday wishes.  I hope you saw the condo Michelle staged. 

Pippa- thank you. I've sent that post to my nieces to read. 

Nan- thank you so much! If you like this, I hope you're heading to Pat Kennedy's weekly series.

Anna- how are you!  So Glad to see you here.

Silvia- thank you!  I love putting this together. 

Kathy- did you read Glenn's post on money?  Very interesting.

Kevin- thank you sir.  I hope you check out Fernando's post on PDF Expert. The video is very helpful.

Lou- thank you for my birthday wishes.  I'm checking out the Khan academy.

Alexandra- thank you so much.  Your post set a good example of an informative post. 

Rebecca- ah-h-h a fellow Libran!  Can never make up her mind, right!

Andrew- thank you.  I feel like I'm always playing catch up here. 

Oct 01, 2012 11:56 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

I love your Ah Hah posts and am delighted to mentioned this week. Hope your day was special!

Margaret

Oct 01, 2012 02:29 PM