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Dipping My Toe Back Into the Blogging Pool

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Austin Texas Homes, LLC 453249

I will always have a soft place in my heart for ActiveRain. I made so many lasting friendships here, starting about 11 years ago when I first found this platform. At one time, I was a very prolific blogger, when the real estate market was in a very rough place indeed and I had more time on my hands. I wrote over 1200 posts here in about a two-year period, then I simply burned out. 

I think real estate can provide a virtually endless well of potential blogging material. After over 21 years of full-time sellling, and 14 years of managing other agents, I am still learning. I don't expect that this will ever change as long as I am in the business.

I am going to start with a modest goal of one post per week. I will create a reminder for myself to get this done. I used to write 10 posts pretty much every week, and I know I do not have the time for this anymore. If I manage to get one per week published, I will consider my "comeback" successful. If I exceed that, wonderful. 

I know I have a lot of followers here, but I have no idea how many people will actually see this, since I have been away so long and my contributions have been so inconsistent here on AR. Most of my closest friends from here already see my writing and photos on Facebook. I initially learned about Facebook and Twitter from.....ActiveRain.

If you do happen to see this post, take a minute to give me a word of encouragement, or at least say "hey".  :)

I hope to see you more often in upcoming weeks and months. 

Thanks for reading!

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If you're looking for a home in the Austin area, you can also visit my primary website at www.austintexashomes.com.  Thanks!

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Erika Rogers
Red Rock Real Estate ~ Southern Utah's Largest Independent Brokerage - Saint George, UT
St George Utah Real Estate & Relocation Specialist

Hi Jason, glad you decided to dip your toe again!  It's tough to keep up with all of the marketing demands as well actually working with clients in RE.  Look forward to your weekly posts.

Jul 12, 2018 11:32 AM
Ben DeHaven
Haven Realty & Investments - Lakeland, FL
Proudly serving Central Florida!

Welcome back and best of luck with your renewed interest in blogging!

Jul 12, 2018 11:45 AM
Teri Eckholm
Boardman Realty - White Bear Lake, MN
REALTOR Serving Mpls/St Paul North & East Metro

Jason,

I know what you are going through. I too have a soft spot for my neglected AR blog. I only find time for listings and not posting and interacting with other agents like we used to do a decade ago.

Maybe I will have to make time too.

Take Care,

Teri

Jul 12, 2018 02:11 PM
June Piper-Brandon
Coldwell Banker Realty - Baltimore, MD
Creating Generational Wealth Through Homeownership

Jason, nice to see you back. I too took a break and am trying to get back to blogging. You may even be my inspiration!!

Jul 12, 2018 08:13 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Welcome back! Sometimes a break (from anything we do) can help. I look forward to reading your weekly posts!

Jul 13, 2018 03:30 AM
Lillie Painia, ABR,NHC,TAHS,SRS
Lillie L. Painia, Tri-R Realty Group - Missouri City, TX

Welcome back Jason!

Jul 13, 2018 06:50 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Welcome back Jason Crouch, one blog post per week is a great goal to start with. 

Jul 13, 2018 06:50 AM
Julie Chapman
Julie Chapman Broker - Ormond Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Shores, Florida

My friend,

I am so glad to see you out and about. It has been a long time - we must catch up.......I have so many hysterical memories from our Meme's..

 

Julie

Jul 13, 2018 01:58 PM
John Marshall - FORE!
LoKation Real Estate - Cherry Hills Village, CO
Specializing in Golf Course Properties

Welcome back Jason Crouch and I am in need of the same, busy got in the way and blogging has taken a back seat, but I intend to be much more active here.

Jul 14, 2018 05:38 AM
Bruce Brockmeier
Internet Marketing Consultant to REALTORS® - Yorba Linda, CA
Coached By Crouch

Welcome Home!!!!

:)

Jul 14, 2018 10:03 AM
Dave Halpern
Dave Halpern Real Estate Agent, Inc., Louisville, KY (502) 664-7827 - Louisville, KY
Louisville Short Sale Expert

Welcome back! Hopefully you'll be busy with Army announcing that they have chosen Austin, Texas, as the location for a new command headquarters that will focus on how to modernize the service. 500 high tech jobs should create a ripple in the real estate market.

Jul 14, 2018 11:11 AM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Hey... I remember you and followed your posts for years!

Jul 14, 2018 03:14 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Welcome back, we look forward to your weekly posts. Sometimes a break helps us realize how important something is to us. 

Jul 15, 2018 03:37 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Jason,
Welcome back.  I took a hiatus for a while too but have been back for a couple years.  Your one post a week sounds very doable. 

Jul 15, 2018 03:55 PM
Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Southampton, NY
...A Local Expert in all The Hamptons

Hey Jason: welcome back! I just re-started blogging myself about 3 months ago!  I love it and have just found the time I need to try to write a post a week...that's about all I can conjure up since I am so busy with my real estate.

It is so good to know that you are in the frame of mind to blog again--I remember your posts from so long ago--and yes, you were one of the more prolific members....Good to have you back--good luck with your re-start! 

Jul 15, 2018 07:13 PM
Francisco Peot
Richmond Home Sales At EXP Realty - Richmond, VA
The Best Place To Find Your Home!

Hey Jason, I took a hiatus as well. I’m new to blogging and I started on active rain. I’ve only written about 10 so far, but I took a break because my business and personal life got very busy at the same time. I thought about cancelling active rain, but I saw an interesting blog tonight on email about community pages. It got me to sign back in, and I realized what I liked about active rain when I first started a few months ago. It’s not just about blogging yourself. As a “newer” Realtor, 2 1/2 years, active rain has a wealth of information from all of these seasoned veterans. I need to schedule some weekly active rain time, if not to blog, to learn.

Jul 16, 2018 11:33 PM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Good to see you back here again.  Life pulls us in so many directions at once that it's hard to make it all fit in.  Wishing you success in your goals.

Oct 19, 2018 01:48 AM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
Big Block LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Retirees Services

Jason Crouch did we lose you again? You are #2 on AR only behind Bob Stewart, yet you have not been active in Active Rain in 2 years? Time for a come back? Hope you are well in our crazy 2020 world.

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