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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain January 19 to January 25, 2025

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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain January 19 to January 25, 2025

  

Every day there is something to learn here at ActiveRain.  With this series, I highlight posts that gave me that lightbulb moment. It could be something techie, a post about Real Estate or other professions, about a place, or a person. Or, it could be a post that made me sit up and take notice!

 

AuraJanuary 19:  Aura Alex    Commentary On Steven Wright’s: “What’s Another Word For Thesaurus?”

If you haven’t been introduced to Steven Wright, this is an excellent start. 

 

Dr. PaulaDr. Paula McDonald Abundance in 2025

We talk about abundance...I love how Paula relates it to these area of her life.

 

FrankFrank Worrell My Life is Full of "B's": Buyers, BPOs, and Bots

If you haven't "met" Frank, this is a good post to introduce you to what he does!!!

 

NickJanuary 20: Nick Vandekar 2025 Planning- Now what...

Great point, Nick! With all of the 2025 planning we're doing...what happens next?

 

GeorgeGeorge Souto Martin Luther King, Jr. A Man Worthy of Our Respect

What I love about George's post is he made it personal and shared how it impacted him.

 

LeanneJanuary 21: Leanne Smith Slow Down, Don't Rush, Your Real Estate Clients

I've been a buyer and had an agent who felt that showing us 6 homes was enough... that I should be able to make a choice from those 6. The operative word is HAD.

 

ScottJanuary 22: Scott Schulte 2025 Like a Double Bacon Spicy Cheese Burger Bold, and Unforgettable

Scott's post is fun to read!!! Stop in and say "hi."

 

 

AndrewAndrew Mooers How's Your CTR CTA, All AOK?

If you're considering adding video to your marketing efforts or need to up your game, you need to read Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573 post!

 


KatJanuary 23: Kat Palmiotti 1937 Kalispell Ordinances: Firewood Piles

How funny is this! I wonder about the reasoning behind it!!! I love this series.

 

EndreEndre Barath, Jr. Gas and Electricity update about the Palisades Fires in Los Angeles

Endre has provided updates on the fires every evening and this is just one example. If you want to know from someone in the area, follow his posts on the fires.

 

 

Margaret RomeMargaret Rome Text the Cat Instead

Love Margaret's post! How many times have you wanted to call or even text someone but couldn't find a number anywhere?!

 

 

ROBERTRobert Thibodeau II What I'm Doing Differently in Real Estate This Year

Pretty specific! What do you think?

 

RenoldoJanuary 24: Renoldo Jeffrey What is wrong with this world

Let's welcome Renoldo to ActiveRain!! His first post asks a good question!

 

Gwen Fowler  SC Lakes & Gwen Fowler 5 Tips to Help the Appraiser See the Value

Good tips from Gwen!

 

DougDoug Rogers Real Estate Sales Advice-Where Do I Find My First Client?

A questions every new agent asks! Can you add anything?

 

 

JeffJanuary 25: Jeff Dowler The Great Kindness Challenge 2025

I love the idea of this!!! What do you think???

 

 

 

 

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Don’t forget this month’s challenge… 

ActiveRain’s January 2025 Challenge: Planning for Success  hosted by Leanne Smith

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New to ActiveRain?  Be sure to read Getting Started on ActiveRain by Kat Palmiotti!

 

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Thanks to Carol Williams for this Weekly ZOOM Schedule which she lets me copy and paste into my post. 

 

January 28th, 2025 - Dick Betts
Branding, Consistence, and Dispensing

February 4th, 2025 - Frank Worrell
Loom to Gamma - A Quick & Easy, but Powerful Presentation

 

 

Here is the ongoing link to each Zoom meeting

11:00 a.m. Pacific time (Arizona, same as Pacific until Nov 3rd)!

12:00 p.m. Mountain time   (Arizona, as of Nov. 3rd)

1:00 p.m. Central time

2:00 p.m. Eastern time

 


Please don’t forget to check out these very informative posts as well:

Carol Williams Second Chance Saturday-Carol highlights posts suggested by other members.

Liz and Bill Spear and the weekly Ask An Ambassador posts!

 


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

 

 

 

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Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Another good group of posts. I look forward to seeing who is highlighted every week. :)

Jan 26, 2025 05:41 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty I'm glad you enjoy it and hope you enjoyed the posts you read. 

Jan 26, 2025 11:27 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

God morning Kathy. What happened? Usually I stop by your Sunday post and spend considerable time reading all that I missed. This morning, surprise, I caught all be a couple the first time around. 2025 may be the year of big change! Can't wait to see if we catch the same posts next week. Does not take much for me to get excited! Enjoy your day.

Jan 26, 2025 05:42 AM
Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin that's funny!!!  Maybe I should have you "sub" for me some day!!!

Jan 26, 2025 11:28 AM
Joe Mojica
Laer Realty Partners Bowen - Port St Lucie, FL
Your Home Adds Value to You

I am so glad you posts a weekly glance. I have another opportunity to go back and read some that I missed.  Joe

Jan 26, 2025 06:44 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Joe Mojica I'm very happy you enjoy the weekly post!!! Enjoy your Sunday. 

Jan 26, 2025 11:31 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Kathy, Too busy this week with a couple of new listings, both receiving multiple offers...not that I’m complaining!

Jan 26, 2025 07:11 AM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 that's wonderful!!!! Congratulations!!!

Jan 26, 2025 11:32 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

Thank you as always Kathy Streib - I missed many of these this past busy week!

Jan 26, 2025 07:23 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP Glad I could help you catch up!!! Have a wonderful week!!!!

Jan 26, 2025 11:33 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you so much for including me, and as always, for your weekly post. I missed several posts and am off to do some reading!

Jan 26, 2025 08:17 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti I love the series you're doing for your area. It would be an interesting one for other agents and their areas. 

Jan 26, 2025 11:34 AM
Aura Alex
Seattle, WA
Retired Real Estate Pro

Thanks, Kathy, for spotlighting my goofy little post—I hope it tickles everyone's funny bone!

Myrl and I both fully support your weekly posts.

Jan 26, 2025 08:51 AM
Kathy Streib

Aura Alex your post was not goofy at all!!!! And I very much appreciate the feature in the Old Farts Club. 

Jan 26, 2025 11:42 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy and great list of blogging people and their blogs to share with us today.  Who are your picks today?

 

Jan 26, 2025 08:58 AM
Kathy Streib

Will Hamm Hi Will...I'm torn on the first one but I wouldn't mind seeing Washington win. And, of course, I'm hoping the Chiefs win tonight. 

Jan 26, 2025 11:43 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Kathy,

Another successful week of selections. Thanks for sharing, make it a great Sunday and enjoy your football games this weekend!

Go BILL'S and COMMANDERS.

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Jan 26, 2025 09:15 AM
Kathy Streib

Oh oh Bill Salvatore - East Valley You're picking the Bills????

Jan 26, 2025 11:44 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Holy smokes Kathy what a tremendous line-up of posts.  I can only hope I'll be able to read so many in my current state.  I'll pop in on a few and catch some others later.  Thanks for all your time in putting this together.....fabulous!

Jan 26, 2025 10:31 AM
Kathy Streib

Anna "Banana" Kruchten Take your time reading them!!!! Hope Gary Banana had a good birthday. 

Jan 26, 2025 11:44 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Kathy, for your recommendations. Have an outstanding week.

Jan 26, 2025 10:39 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy:

Thanks for the reading list,and there are plenty that I missed. But with the grandkids here til this evening I'm not sure how much catch-up will actually happen today.

And thank you for including my post! Spreading the word is a good thing.

Jeff

Jan 26, 2025 10:56 AM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Kathy Streib thank you for these excellent list posts for this week at ActiveRain. I need to read the posts I missed. Have a great weekend!

Jan 26, 2025 02:20 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Hey Kathy! Thank you for including my post. Hope you are staying warm in Houston.

Jan 26, 2025 05:36 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 Kathy,
Thanks for your round-up this week. I missed a few that I need to go back and read.

Jan 26, 2025 05:54 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Associate Real Estate Broker

You grabbed some interesting titles as usual, Thanks for your efforts..

Jan 26, 2025 07:14 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kathy Streib  thank you for including me in your post, so appreciate it, too bad it is about such a sad situation, Endre

Jan 26, 2025 09:33 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

You always put together a good list and I only see one that I missed that I will go back and check out, haha.

Jan 27, 2025 05:08 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Late to comment but what an amazing list of posts, Kathy. Have read several but need to catch up!

Jan 29, 2025 07:24 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

WOW! What a great list, Kathy! Thank you, as always, for taking the time to put this together for us each week.

Jan 29, 2025 04:12 PM