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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain January 26 to February 1, 2025

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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain January 26 to February 1, 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!

 

MonicaJanuary 26: Monica Hill    When We Lose the Why

Going through the motions is not the way. 

 

 


RainRain Silverhawk If You Cut Corners, One Day You'll Cut Yourself Short

I love Rain Silverhawk post because it's a reminder that even if you think no one will know if you cut corners...you're WRONG!

 

Scott Scott Seaton Jr. Plan A Plan B

It looks as if Scott Seaton Jr. SLS Home Insp's plans are working out. Take a look at one thing he's doing. I was not familiar with it! All I can say is WOW!

 

 

JeanJanuary 27: Jean Richer Where Would You Hide In This Beautiful Condo?

I had to share this creative and unique video. Take a look!!!

 

DorieDorie Dillard Turning On the Light: Finding Hope Admidst the Darkness of Loss

I love this post and the message it sends. Very uplifting.

 


AuraAura Alex Everyday Leadership Redefined-Insights Beyond the Title

Excellent post on leadership!

 

Thomas J. Nelson, REALTORJanuary 28: Thomas J Nelson Planning for Success: They Keep the Good Things on the Higher Shelves

Love this entry in the January challenge. Planning for success never stops, does it?!

 

Faye Y.Faye Y. Taylor Sometimes I Think I'm Weird

When I read this I laughed and smiled and had fun! We all have a little weird in us...at least I hope I do!!!

 

RockyJanuary 30: Rocky Dickerson So the LESS That You Say...

Oh yes...Do you ever want to say "Put a sock in it!" Or maybe others want to say it to you? LOL

 

Dr. PaulaDr. Paula McDonald What Are You Thinking?

Often we don't need those around us to bring us down. We can do it to ourselves!

 

NickJanuary 31: Nick Vandekar Why is an appraiser coming to my house?

Nick offers a thorough answer to this question!

 

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253February 1: Jeffrey DiMuria What is the Failure Rate for New Agents

Jeffrey shares the stats AND some suggestions on how Brokers and agents can change this. What do you think?

 

Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZJeff Masich Wife Says 'Honey', Store Away Xmas Decorations...Where? MAN CAVE

Cute! I've had friends with their own "I Love Me" rooms!

 

 

 

 

 

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Don’t forget this month’s challenge… 

Why We Love What We Do—Join the ActiveRain February Challenge & Share the Love ❤️  hosted by Debe Maxwell and Pat Starnes



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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. 

 

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

February 11th, 2025 - Debe Maxwell
Roundtable Discussion - How to generate new business

 

 

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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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you for your weekly list! I have always missed a few!

Feb 02, 2025 06:31 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti Hope you're off to a good week!!!

Feb 02, 2025 05:58 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Hey Kathy. Thank you for the shout out. Quite a few really good posts this week!

Feb 02, 2025 07:19 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty you're very welcome. We've had some interesting and fun posts to read. 

Feb 02, 2025 05:59 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Happy Sunday Kathy and thank you for sharing your list with us on this Sunday.  I need to catch a couple that I miss

 

Feb 02, 2025 07:42 AM
Kathy Streib

Will Hamm Happy Sunday or what's left of it to you too. I've been using my air fryer quite a bit. 

Feb 02, 2025 06:01 PM
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

Kathy Streib Thank You for the Feature this week and all your positive comments on my 5-part contest series. January's contest was a fun one - credit and applause to Debe Maxwell, CRS for hosting our 2025 Kickoff Contest!

Feb 02, 2025 07:52 AM
Kathy Streib

Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP I love the challenges we've been having!  Thank you for taking part in all of them!!

Feb 02, 2025 06:06 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Another wonderful list, Kathy! I have a lot of reading to do today! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

Feb 02, 2025 08:18 AM
Kathy Streib

HI Debe Maxwell, CRS have fun reading them!!! I got a late start today...family was over. 

Feb 02, 2025 06:07 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Kathy, for your recommendations.

Have a great day!

Feb 02, 2025 08:25 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Roy Kelley You are always welcome. Hello to Chef Dolores. 

Feb 02, 2025 06:07 PM
Aura Alex
Seattle, WA
Retired Real Estate Pro

Kathy,

Thank you for your consistent efforts every week. I'm happy to help spread the word and grateful to be a part of this community.

FEATURED in the Old Farts Club.

Feb 02, 2025 08:28 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Aura Alex thank you for the feature in Old Farts Club!!! And, I'm glad to see you here more often. 

Feb 02, 2025 06:08 PM
Rain Silverhawk
Sandpoint Realty rain@lakeandhomes.com - Sandpoint, ID
208-610-0011 Sandpoint Idaho Real Estate Realtor

Thanks Kathy Streib for the repost.  I love these and always find a great article that I missed.  

Feb 02, 2025 08:31 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Rain Silverhawk I'm glad you enjoy my Sunday posts. 

Feb 02, 2025 06:09 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

Thank you so much for including my post in your Sunday Series! I see I have some reading to do! I've missed several of these posts with being out of town this past week!

Feb 02, 2025 09:15 AM
Kathy Streib

Dorie Dillard Austin TX How was the Open House/???  And, always happy to highlight your post. 

Feb 02, 2025 06:10 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy really good variety of topics in your picks this week.

Feb 02, 2025 12:18 PM
Kathy Streib

Thank you George Souto I never know what posts I'll end up with at the end of the week. 

Feb 02, 2025 06:10 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy:

Your list is ample evidence that the AR community continues to impress with some great reading, every week. I have a few I missed and hope to get to them before the end of the day.

Jeff

Feb 02, 2025 01:58 PM
Kathy Streib

Jeff Dowler, CRS Thank you for your very kind words.  I'm off to find posts for next week. 

Feb 02, 2025 06:11 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,
You found some I missed, so I have some more reading to do.
I hope you and Larry have had a nice weekend.

Feb 02, 2025 05:07 PM
Kathy Streib

Carol Williams both of our teams lost but we were happy that John Calipari and Arkansas won. 

Feb 02, 2025 06:12 PM
Joe Mojica
Laer Realty Partners Bowen - Port St Lucie, FL
Your Home Adds Value to You

Kathy, thanks for the blog recap. I missed a few that I will go back to read.  Have a super week!   Joe

Feb 02, 2025 06:31 PM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

Thanks for reading and featuring Kathy. Question, does any one hear a man yell at the top of his lungs in his MAN CAVE, "Where did I put all of the extension cords, last year!

Feb 02, 2025 09:26 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Great selections some I read and others I did not and some of it was intentionally both ways:)Endre

Feb 02, 2025 11:46 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Such a good roundup and it appears that I didn't miss a beat in the Rain and already read all of the posts that I wanted to read, haha.

Feb 03, 2025 06:13 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Thank you, sweet Kathy, for including my post. Have a beautiful week.

Feb 03, 2025 10:19 AM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD
http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com - Vail, CO
Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D

Kathy..as always this was a phenomenal summary and I enjoyed reading the posts

Feb 03, 2025 02:46 PM
Scott Seaton Jr. SLS Home Insp
SLS Home Inspections-Kankakee Will Iroquois Grundy Counties - Bourbonnais, IL
The Home Inspector With a Heart!

Hi Kathy, I'll be working on a post later this week about the process for drawing a mandala. Several people thought these were computer art. Nope. Not even close.

Feb 04, 2025 06:04 AM
Chris Lima
Turtle Reef Realty - Port St Lucie, FL
Local or Global-Allow me to open doors for you.

Thanks for another week of fantastic post picks.  

Feb 04, 2025 07:35 AM