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Where Did the Time Go?


This has been a week of ActiveRain anniversaries for me. Tuesday marked the 13th year of my Sunday highlight posts. 

And today, February 6, marks my 17th year of ActiveRain membership. 


HOW?


When I began my Home Staging business in 2007, I researched websites of agents in my area as well as Stagers across the country. At the bottom of many sites was a logo…ActiveRain. 

I clicked on the link and started reading everything I could find. It didn’t take long to be hooked. (the above link was AI generated. I couldn't find the old graphic)

 

THEN AND NOW


For those of us who’ve been around for a bit, we were lucky enough to experience a vibrant real estate platform where members shared what they knew and learned from each other. There were webinars on SEO and our own cheerleader in the form of Kerrie.

We’ve lived through a down market and a resurging one…more changes in ownershipthat darn Chihuahua…and Covid.

Who knows what’s around the corner?!

                                                                          14 Years

WHAT I KNOW FOR SURE…


-What you receive is proportionate to what you give here


-If you need information…have a question…just ask.

-If you’re not learning anything here, you’re not really reading the posts

We would not be here but for those who financed (and continue to do so) this platform and all of the coding, software, and backend whatever it is they do. 

 

     16 Years

However YOU are what makes ActiveRain what it is.


Thank YOU for 17 Fun Years!

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Comments(33)

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Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

What a great post to see today!  Happy 17 years to you.  You are the epitome of a true Rainer is!  Love your positivity and all of the smiles you bring here! 🥳

Feb 06, 2025 10:53 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ

Just being honest Kathy!  And you're welcome 😍

Feb 06, 2025 11:47 AM
Kathy Streib

HI Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ Thank you and appreciate your very kind words. 

Feb 06, 2025 11:46 AM
Aura Alex
Seattle, WA
Retired Real Estate Pro

Hello Kathy,

Today marks 17 years of your radiance and positivity, a true beacon of light in our community. Your infectious compassion never fails to brighten our day.

Thank you for being the essence of what it means to be a Rainer.

FEATURED in the Old Farts Club.

Feb 06, 2025 11:27 AM
Mike McCann Broker - Mach1 Realty
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
ALL Types of Property For Sale 308-627-3700

Thank you for sharing Kathy Streib   I have been around AR for a number of years but not as many as you!

Feb 06, 2025 11:30 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy there are a lot of familiar faces in the 3 collages above, who helped to make this platform what it is, but who are not around anymore.  The site is not what it once was, but there is always hope.

Feb 06, 2025 01:25 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks for sharing your journey with us, Kathy Streib! It's amazing how quickly time flies when you’re having fun. It’s clear that ActiveRain has been a big part of your growth and connection in the industry—here's to many more years of learning and sharing together!

Feb 06, 2025 01:50 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, congrats on this well-earned anniversary with ActiveRain.    Things have changed over the years, but we have met so many great people along the way.

Feb 06, 2025 02:33 PM
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Thank you for your ActiveRain contributions over the years Kathy Streib 

Because of you, I have seen and continue to  see many posts that I would have not have known about otherwise.

Feb 06, 2025 05:08 PM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD
http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com - Vail, CO
Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D

Congrats!!! I joined in 2009 and I cannot believe it!!!

Feb 06, 2025 11:14 PM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

Congratulations!  It's amazing how fast time does go by! You have made good use of your time here in the Rain and we are all better off for your contributions!

I always liked Kerrie and Bob too! They were always so helpful!

On to the next 17!

Feb 06, 2025 11:47 PM
Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

Happy 17th anniversary🎉Kathy Streib ! , Oh how time flies and we all run into that darn little ugly dog every now & then.

 

Feb 07, 2025 05:20 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I see some familiar faces in the photos you shared, some who are no longer with us, many who are still active in the Rain, some who are no longer active, and even some who have been kicked out of the Rain, haha.

Feb 07, 2025 05:43 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you Kathy Streib  for 17 years of staging education. I joined April 24 2008 so I'm right behind you.

Feb 07, 2025 06:12 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I started in December of 2007. OMG a lifetime ago!

Feb 07, 2025 02:16 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Kathy Streib Congratulations & Happy Anniversary. You always make great posts on ActiveRain. These photos brought back some great memories of ActiveRain family. 

Feb 07, 2025 02:33 PM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

I also came here first in 2007 - seems like yesterday!  I don't' get here as often as I should lately. I'm working on fixing that! 

Meanwhile - whenever I get here, I seek out your posts. Love your positivity!

Feb 07, 2025 04:25 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy:

Wow, 17 years! Happy Anniversary and Congratulations. No doubt it has been quite the journey, and we have been the lucky recipients of 17 years of terrific posts. Thank you!!

Jeff

Feb 07, 2025 05:26 PM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Happy anniversary, Kathy! What a wonderful platform it has been, and it is! So much good content, connections with people, friendships, learning! I love how people find their niche within the community and contribute. 

Feb 08, 2025 12:52 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kathy Streib We started the same month the same year, things have changed, and time flies - You are the best 

Feb 08, 2025 02:03 PM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

Big Congratulations Kathy, you are one of the shining stars on AR.  Best wishes!

Feb 08, 2025 05:07 PM
Chuck Willman
Chuck Willman - Alpine, UT
NewHouseUtah.com

So much dedication to the cause. I'm so happy for you and this milestone.

Feb 09, 2025 02:52 PM