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Last Week's Favorites on ActiveRain: December 14th-20th

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Real Estate Agent with RLAH@properties AB95346

Let's face it.  There are a lot of amazing bloggers on ActiveRain who could make this list every week.  They've been around here forever, they write good stuff, and I've gotten to meet many of them at various meetups and RainCamps over the years.  But today, I tried a little variation on my weekly theme.  The bloggers on today's list are all pretty much new or new to me.  I had a great time finding then, and I hope you enjoy reading them.  So here goes!

Monday Musts Rick Snow:  Now here are some great habits that we can all get into!  Time to rev up for the new year!

Life In The Capitol RiverFront/Ballpark Area of Washington DC Bruce DarCont:  Bruce does a great job with a fun new DC neighborhood.

Why "Young" Real Estate Agents Are Going To Crush It Kyle Reyes:  Age isn't important unless you are a cheese.  Great read for us all.

A little surprise! Annelle Tubb:  OK, I gained ten pounds just reading this post, but I loved every ounce of it!

Commercial Drone Use Prohibited for Realtors Until 2017 Maria Kadau:  It's interesting to watch this all play out.

It's Christmas but there is no Santa Claus in Real Estate Becky Kolb:  Wow!  What a shock!

SELLING A HOME WITH A TENANT LIVING IN IT Alan Kirkpatrick:  This is one of the trickier real estate situations.

Selling a home in Winter Stephen Long:  The big surprise?  It isn't just about the weather.

Leads! Dee Toohey:  Dee brings us a reprint of an article on quality leads - and it gave me a few "Ahem" moments.

And Design It with Purpose Thomas J. Nelson:  Perfect reading for all of us as we work on our 2015 business plans.

That's all for this week.  Have a wonderful Christmas, and if you need to choose between blogging and having fun with people you love, I do hope you'll do the people thing!

Dana Voelzke
loanDepot (203) 733-9408 - Bethel, CT
Loan Officer/ First time home buyer specialist

Patricia,

Thank you for curating these blogs. Your insights are always appreciated.

Dec 21, 2014 11:00 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Thank you so much for all of your comments!

And Bruce, perhaps we ran into each other on the Madison Avenue bus!  I really do miss New York.

Well, time to run off to find some more great blogs!

Dec 21, 2014 11:26 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

2015 looks as promising as ever with these prospects in the blogging world! Happy New Year us

Dec 21, 2014 11:56 AM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

 Thanks as usual for a great reading list. 

Dec 21, 2014 01:31 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

You caught me this week Patricia Kennedy I had not read any of these 

I will now...

Dec 21, 2014 02:20 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Thx so much Pat.  There are many I missed this week, so off to read some.

Dec 21, 2014 03:00 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Patricia Kennedy ... I'm always amazed how even though I go through a lot of posts each day, each week you come up with some I've totally missed!

Dec 21, 2014 07:57 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Patricia,

I really like the new angle you took this week on your list! Thank you for introducing us to some new faces!! Merry Christmas! I'm off to do some reading and commenting.

Dec 21, 2014 09:16 PM
Bruce DarConte
Fonville Morisey - Wake Forest, NC

I miss NY also Pat. I was there just 2 weeks ago. Gotta love those who graduated from CUNY schools!

My Aunt is a SVP at Fillmore in Brooklyn and is president of the Brooklyn Board of Realtors.

Have a wonderful holday and thank you for the great posts. I learn a lot from them...

Dec 21, 2014 09:34 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Another fine list of posts that will need to be read as well. Thanks for the efforts

Dec 22, 2014 12:13 AM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Wow Pat, I'm honored to make your list! I think your list is a great service and I refer to it often, so I consider it high-honors to be featured on it. Thank you!

 

Dec 22, 2014 12:56 AM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

An excellent list here. Someone else already commented about new faces.  Refreshing to see new blood on your pick list!

Dec 23, 2014 02:09 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello again Pat ... Vegas Bob would like to wish you a very "Merry Christmas" and your post has been featured to the group:

Addicted to Active Rain

Dec 23, 2014 04:33 AM
Kimo Jarrett
Cyber Properties - Huntington Beach, CA
Pro Lifestyle Solutions

You selected a great list of bloggers, a diverse group and writing styles to learn from.

Dec 23, 2014 07:31 AM
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

Patricia Kennedy thanks for your varied list of bloggers.  I actually read a few of them, but now I will be checking the others out too.  Love that you have brought some new faces to the forefront!  Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

Dec 23, 2014 11:31 AM
Claude Labbe
RLAH / @properties - Washington, DC
Realty for Your Busy Life

Patricia, I've been unable to get on for a few days,now I'll use your suggestions to catch up

Dec 23, 2014 12:54 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Ginny, we have a broker who did drone shots of a home on the Potomac river, within a few miles of the Pentagon and right along the National Airport's busy flight path.  It'll get interesting if they start serious enforcemnt.

Dec 24, 2014 01:22 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Dick, I might have missed all of them if I hadn't decided to go with a "new-to-me" theme.  Today I found a blogger I've never read with almost a million points!

Dec 24, 2014 01:24 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

It really does look like it's going to be a great 2015! May we all do fabulous things!

Dec 24, 2014 03:24 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Patricia Kennedy, what was the blogger's name?I think that I would like to read the blog.

Dec 24, 2014 03:29 PM