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What I Learned This Week at ActiveRain June 28 to July 4, 2015.

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What I Learned This Week At ActiveRain-June 28 to July 4, 2015

 

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!  Or it could be a post that made me sit up and take notice!

 

Gary WoltalJune 28:  Gary Woltal   Slow Down You Move Too Fast.

No one could have said it better than George Carlin.  Thank you, Gary, for reminding us of this.

 

Marte CliffJune 29: Marte Cliff   Do You Blindly Accept “Friend” Invitations?

Marte brings up a good topic.  Between FaceBook, LinkedIn and Google+ we must have many  “friends” we might never have in real life.

 sharon taraSharon Tara This Simple Tip Could Help Sell Your Home

This is a great idea whether or not you’re selling our house. Get started now!

 

donald urschalitzJune 30: Donald Urschalitz      So what did you do with extra time on your hands?

 

I have a hard time figuring out Daylight Savings Time, so this one is really interesting.  Check it out.

Anita ClarkAnita Clark     Are You Looking for an Online Edge?

 

Just having a website and blogging is no longer enough.  Trust Anita to share this kind of useful information with us.

 

Larry JohnstonLarry Johnston     June Cloudburst- Make a Video, Using a Green Screen.

 

If you’re not familiar with Larry, he is truly a talented artist.  This post is a great tutorial and I guarantee you, it’s worth watching just to see Larry in a “Bewitching” moment.

 

tom whiteJuly 1:   Tom White     Ruminating on the Road

 

A simple and thought-provoking post.  Congrats to Tom on his recovery from knee surgery, and a Thank You for sharing this analogy. Take some time to read it!

john mccormackJuly 2:  John McCormack    Daily Niblet

I love this post.  Would that we could all have a daily sifter and toss out the negative and everything else bad in the trash.

 

 

kyle reyesJuly 3:  Kyle Reyes    The Rain’s Brand New Video Expertise Segment.

Kyle is such an asset to this community.  If you have any questions about adding video content to your web page or blog, then now is your chance.

 

Karen FiddlerKaren Fiddler    Technology Saved The Deal for My Buyer.

 

You may be still of the paper and pen era but this app could help save a deal for you.  Ah- h technology… it will eventually reform all who would venture from the truth.

Rene FabreRene Fabre   Happy Independence Day

 

The Fourth of July is more than hot dogs, fireworks and the beach.  Rene fills in some Fourth of July history we need.

 

Ben KinneyBen Kinney     Join Us to Discuss the Future of ActiveRain

 

In case you missed this, don’t forget to register for the Community-wide Webinar.  Ben and Bob Stewart  are a part of this community and continue to support it.

doug dawesJuly 4:  Doug Dawes     Is Our Declaration Still Relevant?

Doug has written a very well thought-out post for this, our country’s birthday.  Declarations of Independence are not that uncommon but what of the will and commitment to them?

 

Michael McGuffieMichael McGuffie   Animals in Your Attic

 

Welcome to ActiveRain Michael and hope that we’ll hear more from you. You’ve got to read this funny and informative post!

 

linda blumenthalLinda Blumenthal Happy Fourth of July Puzzle

Have some fun with the puzzle Linda has provided. Oh come on, you know you needed a break from whatever you were doing.

 

 

 

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

 

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Comments(55)

Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Great choices from some of my favorite bloggers Kathy.

Jul 05, 2015 06:58 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Karen- happy to highlight your post.  Give your son our best wishes. Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner 

Sharon- I totally understand!  Sharon Tara 

Rene- better hurry because there will be more next week. 

Michael- Iknow you've been busy!!

belinda- thanks for the feature in my favorite group. 

Jul 05, 2015 07:17 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Grant- don't forget to register. Grant Schneider 

Dick- as long as it doesn't take time away from your finding us fun things for your grab bag. Dick Greenberg 

Mark-- you are too funny!!!  Didn't you hear that Roger D. Mucci and I pooled our points together and are major stockholders!!! Mark Loewenberg 

Jul 05, 2015 07:19 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Lisa- have had fun!  Have a great week ahead!

Noah- hope you enjoy your time reading them!

Jul 05, 2015 07:20 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Hi Kathy-I gotta say although there were many good ones my fav this week is John with the sifter.  I know all about critters in the attic. Not fun.  Loved the background Rene provided for the 4th of July. I had read that one.   Now as far as Marte's question. NO I don't. I just have the same folks as I know here.

What I want to know is what is SPARE time.  I really don't have any it is just that I have to take breaks and what I do with those breaks is lay down with ice. Otherwise I am either working inside or outside.

Like many of us I am excited for the new leadership at AR and the return of Bob Stewart. 

I have heard of green screen. They use it on TV but don't know anybody in real estate personally who uses it. Maybe that will change

Sharon always shares great tips as well as Gary sharing his own brand of wisdom.

Hope you had a great 4th. Thank you for your time and commitment to this series. I love learning and always do with this series.  Have a great week.

 

 

Jul 05, 2015 09:01 AM
Kim Johnson
Signature Realty Inc. - Coral Springs, FL
Selling South Florida

Good evening Kathy! I almost missed this today! So glad I didn't! I look forward to this post! Thanks!!

Jul 05, 2015 09:20 AM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Good evening Kathy Streib , Thanks for choosing my blog to be one of the featured for the week.  I'm honored to be among them. "Twinkle Twinkle",  I got the nose down pat.

Jul 05, 2015 12:10 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Kathy Streib Always look forward to your special picks of the week. Thanks for continuing to share!

Jul 05, 2015 12:22 PM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Kathy

I always enjoy stopping by to read your selection of post's in your What I Learned This Week at Active Rain for the week.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Jul 05, 2015 12:36 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

For sure it was a very big week on ActiveRain and for ActiveRain.  Another fine list of posts,

Jul 05, 2015 01:00 PM
John Novak
Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV
Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

Your weekly picks are a great way to catch up on the Rain over the weekend. Thanks for consistently putting this together.

Jul 05, 2015 01:03 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I had seen most of these, but did click on a couple I'd missed that I'll be off to read next.  Thanks for always putting this segment together.  I've found some great new people I subscribe to because you were inspired to link to them.

Jul 05, 2015 02:07 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Kathy Streib good choice again this week....

Jul 05, 2015 02:42 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Another great list of articles - all I have missed! I must admit to spending less time on here lately due to my schedule so I really appreciate your efforts.  Have a great week, Kathy Streib !

Jul 05, 2015 09:57 PM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Kathy, hope you had a great Fourth of July weekend!  Took the weekend off and am catching up today!

 

Jul 05, 2015 10:05 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Always, always a great way to catch up on some very good reading.  Happy belated 4th!

Jul 05, 2015 11:16 PM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

The posting princess Kathy Streib gathering her posts & hosts...good stuff all!

Jul 05, 2015 11:41 PM
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Wow Kathy looks like you learned a lot this week! Thanks for sharing.

Jul 06, 2015 12:06 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Thanks for the round up of your favorite posts this past week.  I missed quite a few of these.

Jul 06, 2015 01:06 AM
Sussie Sutton
David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX
David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

I love it when you post this type of post. I get to see post from those I may not know. Now I am going back to see if I can read some of these!

Jul 07, 2015 07:49 AM