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What I Learned This Week At ActiveRain July 2- July 8, 2017.

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Home Stager

What I Learned This Week At ActiveRain  July 2- July 8, 2017.

 

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, something about Real Estate, about a place or person!  Or it could be a post that made me sit up and take notice!

 

lise howeJuly 2: Lise Howe Skip the Rockets in Your Yard and Try These Celebrations on the 4th.

I love the idea of water balloons! I'm saving this for next year.

 

 

 

richie alan naggarJuly 3: Richie Alan Naggar     Guaranteed Investment Can’t Fail (life point)

Richie’s posts are lyrical and designed to make you think. When’s the last time you invested in yourself?

 

michael mcguffieMichael McGuffie Custom Home Building-Preventing Lightning Power Surges.

Did you know? We get some powerful lighting surges here and while I've always had surge protectors for my electronics in our home, look at what I wasn't protecting.

 

faye schubertFaye Schubert Our Founding Fathers: Who Were They?

It's amazing to me just how much I don't know or didn't learn about our Founding Fathers or who they even were.

 

 

lou ludwigJuly 4: Lou Ludwig Never-Never Ever Give Up

When I was just a kid, one of my favorite sayings was "Where there's a will, there's a way." I love what Lou said to do when the road is smooth!

 

 

lottie kendallLottie Kendall Let your choices reflect your hope.

This is so simple but the quote and the creative photo are uplifting.

 

 

 

ron and alexandra seigelJuly 5: Ron and Alexandra Seigel Branding Moments: The Value Edge of Extraordinary Packaging.

If you're considering a new brochure or other marketing material, think twice before you settle for something less than how you want to be perceived.

 

steve braceroJuly 6: Steve Bracero STOP These 5 Habits to Help Purchase Your First Investment.

I wish someone had passed these on to me when I'd started working!

 

 

pat championJuly 7: Pat Champion So Thankful......

There are days when I get my ah-ha moments from reading a post that makes you feel good, especially when so much of what we read is about dysfunctional working relationships.

 

sally and david hansonJuly 8: Sally and David Hanson Loan Application Says "Is There Pending Litigation?" Divorce IS!

Many may not think of this when going through a divorce. Sally shows just why it's important to work with someone who knows what they're doing.

 

debb janes and bernie steaDebb Janes and Bernie Stea DocuSign- We're Now Docubranding too!

I know many of you use DocuSign but did you know that you can do this?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Kathy Streib
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Comments (43)

Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Barbara Todaro sand all gone???

Sally K. & David L. Hanson You are more than welcome.

Good for you James Dray !!!

You are very welcome Roy Kelley 

Jul 09, 2017 10:10 AM
Barbara Todaro

sand's gone until next 4th of July week....we rented two units.... one for the kids to use....it's a triplex with three ranch style homes.... private beach.... step off the deck and you're there... the kids loved it... 

Jul 09, 2017 10:23 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Eva B. Liland with Century 21 Doug Anderson enjoy your day and hope you enjoy the posts.

Dorie Dillard glad to get you caught up.

Wayne Martin I think we were all on a bit of vacation last week.

 

Jul 09, 2017 10:18 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Nina Hollander I always feel that way on Sunday when I feel like I need to get started for the coming week.

Joe Pryor happy reading!!!

Donald Urschalitz enjoy the heat...and I don't mean basketball.

Jul 09, 2017 10:20 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Steve Bracero very happy to do so, and yes, hope you'll check out the other posts.

Susan Haughton thank you for stopping by and hope that you enjoy the posts.

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® hope you have s great weeek planned.

Hi Richie Alan Naggar Koffee and Kongratulations!

Jul 09, 2017 10:27 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Used to play but not anymore! Will Hamm 

Ron and Alexandra Seigel you are always welcome.

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD you are very welcome. Were I a DocuSign user, I would definitely look at Docubranding.

Jul 09, 2017 10:31 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sheila Anderson enjoy them and enjoy your garden.

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR® I hope you enjoy reading them.

Always happy to do so Gita Bantwal 

Michael Jacobs if you use DocuSign, I'd say so!

Jul 09, 2017 10:33 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Chris Ann Cleland Thank you and always appreciate your stopping by.

And you as well. Anna Banana Kruchten, CRS Have a bananalicious Day!

Maybe it's time to buy Barbara Todaro 

Jul 09, 2017 10:35 AM
Barbara Todaro

I owned two properties on Cape Cod at one point.... I'm not buying another property.... have one to sell that's investment property.... all I want to own is the roof over my head....the simple life!!!!

Jul 09, 2017 10:39 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

You always share such interesting links, Kathy. I just read the blog about DocuSign, and look forward to checking out a few more.

Jul 09, 2017 11:30 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy

I'm actually getting to do some reading this morning before showing property. Always nice to have time Sunday mornings for your lightbulb moments!

Enjoy the rest of your day!

Jeff

Jul 09, 2017 11:31 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

You surprised me Kathy Streib , I hadn't even looked at the front page and had to open a new window and check it, i think i nearly fell out of my chair to see such a surprise. Have a good Sunday

Jul 09, 2017 12:32 PM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Hi Kathy-Amazingly enough I had read two of these this week. I loved
Lise's post with the alternative to fireworks. I remember throwing water balloons etc.  Always enjoy and learn from Debb Janes and Ron and Alexandra. It was interesting reading about our founding fathers and had to chuckle about the air bath.  Have a great week and thank you for all you do.

Jul 09, 2017 12:59 PM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Kathy - Another bad week for my stats, but a welcome second chance at the good stuff. Thanks for the picks!

Jul 09, 2017 01:52 PM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

This is a great line up this week.  I missed a few so I will run back and check them out.

Jul 09, 2017 02:08 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I always appreciate your weekly list of great blogs, Kathy.  I'd miss half of them if it weren't for you.

Jul 09, 2017 02:31 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy I missed most of these blogs so I have some catch up reading to do.

Jul 09, 2017 03:18 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Real Estate Agent, Top 1% of Lyon Agents I don't use DocuSign but if I did, I'd definitely look into it.

Hope all went well with your showings Jeff Dowler 

Hi Scott Godzyk I usually hit the front page first thing and there you were!  'twas a surprise.

Jul 09, 2017 04:09 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Barbara Todaro I get it. Simplify life!

Hi Sharon Lee I had to smile as well at the water balloons... I threw my share of them.

Jul 09, 2017 04:11 PM
Barbara Todaro

you bet I want that.... I hate having one investment property....I had 23 of them at one point.... 

Jul 09, 2017 04:32 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Dick Greenberg happy to help you out!

Belinda Spillman don't forget the one about DocuSign.

Myrl Jeffcoat thank you for saying that.

George Souto And thank you for stopping by!!!

Jul 09, 2017 04:27 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Kathy - You are such a sweetheart to list my blog as one of your weekly picks - thank you!!!

Jul 09, 2017 06:51 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi, Kathy. I'm a day late, but here now to check out these posts.  Thanks.

Jul 10, 2017 05:03 AM