activerain: Even a Brown Thumb Blooms Flowers Sometime - 05/26/23 07:57 PM
Beautiful blooming flowers can cheer, encourage and uplift people's faces, spirits and hearts. I know many folks are champion gardeners who coax and nurture amazing blooms to life. There will be many gorgeous flower photos to enjoy as a result of this challenge.
However, as a self-confessed brown thumb, I have to admit I felt discouraged before even attempting to write an entry for this "MAY 2023 CHALLENGE - Shower Power: Flaunt Your Fabulous Blooms Brought to Life by April Showers!"
While I enjoy flowers, I did not inherit my late mother's green thumb. She literally seemed to coax even recalcitrant plants into … (9 comments)

activerain: 2,400,000 Points, 7,348 Posts, 7+ Million Views - 08/18/21 09:21 PM
2,400,000 points 
I just happened to see a big round number on my points tonight. It got me reminiscing...it doesn't seem that long ago that reaching 1,000 points let alone 10,000 or 100,000 or 1,000,000 was ever possible. Of course, the best part is the friends and colleagues I've come to know and connect with over the years. Maybe only 8323 follow me, but I follow 3896 people.
Since September 24, 2007 when I wrote my first blog post on ActiveRain I've received a handful (16) of featured posts. I've blogged about homes for sale, communities, buyer needs, local Silicon Valley and San … (6 comments)

activerain: Potential ActiveRain Lead From Who? The Spam Continues - 12/03/19 12:13 PM
If you're like me, an email message that starts with "Potential Lead from ActiveRain" gets you excited to open and read it.
It's so disappointing to find out the message is from "duOsMvUyPZeSow" whose email is rturner@recboatholdings.com, phone number is 7386599463 and the message is "kFuNpOxbPfIsKJDA".
Sadly, the spam continues in this new way...even after disabling blog post comments from the public.
By the way, this is that long-promised follow-up about "what happens next" after attempting to block spam by disallowing comments from the "public". 
In tracking, I can see this originated as
"A visitor to ActiveRain sent you a message from your blog post: Everyone Deserves A … (7 comments)

activerain: ActiveRain Challenges & Contests-What I Read and Learned This Month - 05/09/18 01:07 PM
ActiveRain Challenges & Contests-What I Read and Learned This Month
by Silicon Valley REALTOR Michelle Carr Crowe
 
This entry is for the ActiveRain Challenges and Contests, and was inspired by May as "Get Caught Reading" month. Here is original post calling for entries https://activerain.com/blogsview/5208934/activerain-challenges---contest-ideas---what-s-yours- 
Hurry-May 31 is the last day to participate! https://activerain.com/blogsview/5228012/last-chance-reminder--may-contest-ends-31may18 
I thought it would be fun to share photos of people (both yourself and others) caught reading. It could be donwe as May is "Get Caught Reading" Month.
Feel free to post a selfie of you caught reading your favorite book (or whatever book you are currently reading). Or take a photo … (15 comments)

activerain: A Strong Person Will Admit Their Mistakes - 09/30/16 08:52 AM
When a strong person can frankly admit a mistake, ask forgiveness, make a correction and learn from it, everyone can benefit.
Pretending a mistake didn't happen, ignoring it or blaming someone else prevents all involved from learning how to do better.
It's the kind of lesson Mr. Rogers might have shared on his program, "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood".
In this case, it's Lou Ludwig in our ActiveRain neighborhood.
 
“A strong person will step up to admit their mistakes.
They will move pass them as quickly as possible. . . .
 and will continue their forward momentum
on their success journey.”
Lou Ludwig
 A Strong Person Will Admit Their Mistakes
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activerain: Thank You Dina Mehta, Bank of America Senior Loan Consultant - 10/31/14 02:26 PM
Thank You Dina Mehta, Bank of America Senior Loan Consultant
by Cupertino REALTOR Michelle Carr  Crowe
Dina Mehta, Bank of America Senior Loan Consultant is professional, personable and perseverant.
I met Dina when she did a loan for a buyer on the other end of a seller transaction. Only when I've experienced the performance and results of a lender do I invite him or her to be on my go-to team of references.
Since then, she's done several loans for other clients. Once she even dropped everything to help with an emergency situation-and didn't get the loan. (It was a miracle … (2 comments)

activerain: Above and Beyond-Babysitting for Free for My Mother Judy Carr's Client - 10/31/14 02:09 PM
Above and Beyond-Babysitting for Free for My Mother Judy Carr's Client
by San Jose REALTOR Michelle Carr Crowe
For Jared's Above and Beyond Contest-The first time I experienced in giving above and beyond for a real estate agent was when I babysat my mother Judy Carr's clients-for free.
Keep in mind I was a headstrong seventeen-year-old high school student with plenty to keep me busy, from homework to teaching and taking tap and jazz dancing to my college boyfriend.
My mother Judy Carr needed to show some San Jose home buyer clients properties-without the distraction of their three lively children-so they could … (4 comments)

activerain: Home Sellers: Let's Dish What A Real Estate Agent Means When She Says… - 11/30/13 07:07 AM
Home Sellers: Let's Dish What A Real Estate Agent Means When She Says…
by Cupertino REALTOR® Michelle Carr Crowe
Most Silicon Valley, Calif. home sellers truly want to partner with their chosen real estate professional to successfully sell their home. These wise home sellers in San Jose, Cupertino and Saratoga, listen and follow the advice their real estate consultants share with them, even when it requires investing significant time, effort and funds to achieve their desired result-a successful home sale.
However, sometimes home sellers need a translation guide to understand what a real estate agent means. Here are the translations for … (8 comments)

activerain: The Road to Success is Always Under Construction, Help Here,On the Way - 09/27/13 03:11 PM
The Road to Success is Always Under Construction, Help Here,On the Way
By Michelle Carr Crowe, ActiveRain Ambassador
“The Road to Success is Always Under Construction,” my mother Judy Carr used to say. As many ActiveRain members and readers know, ActiveRain just underwent a huge upgrade. As with most improvements, there’s an adjustment period. Find some ActiveRain Help Here, More on the Way Monday.
Look for ActiveRain help, updates and information here: http://activerain.com/blogs/intheloop, and be assured (I have the word of Bob Steward) more help is on the way Monday.
At ActiveRain’s In the Loop, look for updates, work-arounds and some … (19 comments)

activerain: Easiest 1,000 ActiveRain Points Any Blogger Can Make Fast Right Now - 09/09/13 04:33 PM
Easiest 1,000 ActiveRain Points Any Blogger Can Make Fast Right Now
by Michelle Carr Crowe, Cupertino real estate agent and Silicon Valley guide
Some bloggers are "all about the points", others are "all about the relationships" and then there are ones like me who are a little bit of both.
This month, by September 15, 2013, ActiveRain is making it SO EASY for any ActiveRain blogger to earn 1,000 points with their Update Your Profile Challenge. Truly, this is the Easiest 1,000 ActiveRain Points Any Blogger Can Make Fast Right Now.
Simply update 3 key parts of your new ActiveRain profile page. 
Professional Tagline … (13 comments)

activerain: Crashes and Caches and Cookies-Oh My! The AR Road's Under Construction - 06/18/13 03:20 PM
Crashes and Caches and Cookies-Oh My! The AR Road’s Under Construction
By Michelle Carr Crowe, Silicon Valley real estate guide selling homes in San Jose
Crashes and Caches and Cookies-Oh My! The AR Road’s Under Construction.
If you’ve recently experienced issues with writing, commenting, navigating, uploading and posting anything on your ActiveRain blog in the past couple of days…relax, it’s not you.
I thought I was going crazy, or that my computer was dying or perhaps I’d somehow forgotten how to use ActiveRain or lost my blogging skill set. I mean literally, I left my home and drove to the … (3 comments)

activerain: How Many of These 67 Millionaires Do You Know? Find Out Here Now! - 06/08/13 04:15 PM
How Many of These 67 Millionaires Do You Know? Find Out Here Now!
By Michelle Carr Crowe
Once the ActiveRain one-million-points barrier was broken, attention soon zoomed in on the next goal-who will be first to the break the two-million points level?
Interestingly, as I was reviewing the top people in AR by points nationwide, I realized, “Hey, I know these millionaires.” I’ve read, commented and re-blogged their posts. They’ve kindly commented on my blog posts. It gave me a warm and fuzzy feeling to know these are my peers. 
How many other places can you so easily tap into the wisdom and … (3 comments)

activerain: FREE Friday Night Concert by ABC at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk June 14 - 05/30/13 10:54 AM
FREE Friday Night Concert by ABC at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk June 14
by Michelle Carr-Crowe, Silicon Valley expert and San Jose real estate agent

Musical group ABC kicks off the FREE Friday night concerts at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk season on June 14. ABC is known for its songs "Tears Are Not Enough", "Poison Arrow", "The Look Of Love" and "All Of My Heart."

Looking for some FREE fun on the weekends this summer? Whether you live in Santa Clara or Santa Cruz County, just call some friends, pack a beach blanket, jacket and chairs then experience the FREE … (0 comments)

activerain: Hi ActiveRain, I'm Happy to Be A New Ambassador, How Can I Help You? - 05/29/13 10:53 AM
Hi ActiveRain, I'm Happy to Be A New Ambassador, How Can I Help You?
by Michelle Carr Crowe, Silicon Valley real estate agent in Cupertino & San Jose, Calif.
Today was an exciting milestone for me when I opened up Kerrie's
email congratulating me on becoming 1 of 2 new ActiveRain Ambassadors.

 
 
It was even more thrilling when I saw the other newest ActiveRain Ambassador was Ed Silva. Ed is a former engineer who brings those skills and mindset to his real estate business. He is also an ActiveRain millionaire agent blogger with over 1.1 million points! Talk about elite … (13 comments)

activerain: Congratulations New ActiveRain Ambassador & Millionaire Agent Ed Silva - 05/29/13 09:12 AM
Congratulations New ActiveRain Ambassador & Millionaire Agent Ed Silva

by Michelle Carr Crowe, Silicon Valley guide and Cupertino real estate agent
Our own ActiveRain maven Kerrie Greenlaugh La Guardia just announced Welcome 2 more Ambassadors, one of whom is Ed Silva.
Send Ed Silva a congratulations note or just visit his blog at http://activerain.com/easilva48 and make a comment.
If you haven't yet met Ed, he is a former engineer who brings that unique skill set and mindset to his real estate business.
Generous with his time in welcoming, assisting and encouraging ActiveRain newbies, Ed is a valued member of ActiveRain.
For those new to ActiveRain, consider … (3 comments)

activerain: Spring Change-New Agent Assistant, Lead Generation & Follow Up - 04/29/13 04:48 PM
Spring Change-New Agent Assistant, Lead Generation & Follow Up
By Michelle Carr Crowe, San Jose real estate agent selling homes in Cupertino Schools
Spring Change-New Chinese-Speaking Real Estate Agent Assistant, Lead Generation & Follow Up
I love spring and summer, the weather is warm (sometimes too hot), the days are usually clear and blue and life just feels better.
To benefit my business and build relationships for Spring change, I’ll:
1) Add a Chinese-speaking assistant with a real estate license to my team
2) Increase my disciplined lead generation-100 contacts per week
3) Follow up with past, present and potential clients-10 … (2 comments)

activerain: I Wish I Knew My Mom Was Right, No One Cared If I Had No Experience - 04/29/13 04:10 PM
 
I Wish I Knew My Mom Was Right, No One Cared If I Had No Experience
By Michelle Carr Crowe, Cupertino real estate agent selling homes in San Jose
 
"What do you know now that you wish you knew before you got into real estate?"
 
When I got my real estate license (way back 27 years ago), I worried too much. I especially worried people would expect me to be as fabulous and knowledgeable a salesperson as my Mom, Silicon Valley real estate legend Judy Carr.

Now that I’m a mother and experienced agent myself, I … (7 comments)

activerain: Thanks for Commenting, 3 Easy New Blog Ideas So I Can Return the Favor - 04/28/13 01:27 PM
Thanks for Commenting, 3 Easy New Blog Ideas So I Can Return the Favor
By Michelle Carr Crowe, Silicon Valley real estate agent selling San Jose homes in Cupertino Schools
I enjoy reading the comments  nice folks here at ActiveRain post on my blog. It’s wonderful when people take the time to thoughtfully comment on a blog post, or even just write a quick “thank you.”
Comments on my blog posts make me want to reciprocate and return the favor. Sometimes it’s hard to do. There are at least 3 kind folks who have regularly commented on my blog posts who … (8 comments)

activerain: Oops! How Do I Delete or Edit a Comment on a Blog Post at ActiveRain? - 04/15/13 01:39 PM
Oops! How Do I Delete or Edit a Comment on a Blog Post at ActiveRain?
by Michelle Carr Crowe
Maybe it was an "auto-correct" error. Perhaps things have cooled off and your answer now seems inflammatory. Or you've just thought of a better way to express yourself.
YES, you can delete or edit a comment on a blog post at ActiveRain.
Although not intuitive, it is easy once you know how.
After you've posted a comment on an ActiveRain blog, you can see what you wrote. By hovering your mouse in the bottom right "blank space" area near your signature, you … (27 comments)

activerain: I Count 10 Blogs Not 11 for 3/11-3/17, What Number Do You Get? - 03/16/13 04:46 PM
I Count 10 Blogs Not 11 for 3/11-3/17, What Number Do You Get?
by Michelle Carr Crowe, Silicon Valley real estate agent
Many of us have read about, or even experienced, occasional points mis-counts (and sometimes even subtractions). So in case I'm just reading this wrong or missing something, please let me know what number you get.
I believe I earlier wrote my 10th Blog for the week of March 11, 2013 through March 17, 2012, Blog Entry: Possibilities+ 1502 Petersen San Jose Home for Sale Open Su.,1:30-4:30.
However, ActiveRain somehow thinks I'd already written 10 posts and counted that one as … (6 comments)

 
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