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April Blog Challenge, are you blooming or being a fool?

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April Blog Challenge: Share Your Blooming Stories or maybe you want to fool us with an April Fools Story!  

Eileen Burns and I are excited to announce AR’s April blog challenge. Tell us about your April Blooms be it in business, family, or life story share with us what bloomed and how it affected you. Or maybe the prankster inside of you is more attracted to those April Fool stories. Or maybe tell us a story and let us guess if it is a Blooming Story or a Foolish One!

Do you have a story that you have been wanting to tell, maybe now is the time?

 Challenge Details:

How to Participate:

  • Write a Blog Post: Draft a blog post using at least 300 words, include a feature photo along with another photo or video in the post, original or AI created. Keep it engaging and informative.
  • Submit Your Entry: only post challenges with a blog link in the comments below and in the Contest Group by midnight PST April 30, 2024.
  • Points for recognition: One entry per member will be awarded 1,500 points during the first two weeks in April, 1,000 points if it is submitted after the 14th There is an additional 500 points for a second story if you have more than one story inside you,
  • Why Participate?
  • Inspire Others: Your story could be the catalyst that helps other agents enhance their services and hone their writing skills.
  • Gain Recognition: Stand out in the community by sharing your story, tell us something new about you.

Eileen and I cannot wait to read your blooming or foolish stories.

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Nick Vandekar
Nick is a Tredyffrin Easttown Residential and Commercial REALTOR selling The Main Line, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties.

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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Here are my two entries into the April Challenge Patricia Feager and Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 :

Post #1

Post #2 

Apr 09, 2025 09:12 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Loved both of these, thank you for sharing your blooms with us this month Dorie Dillard Austin TX 

Apr 10, 2025 07:23 AM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912

Your bluebonnets are gorgeous Dorie Dillard Austin TX Your upcoming family event will be so special 

Angel numbers to manifest the life you wish

 

Apr 11, 2025 08:37 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Well well here it is April 10th and I'm finally back on AR catching up a bit.  We'll see if I've got it in my to come up with a story......although what I've been dealing with and still have a ways to go is been nothing short of unusual for me, by a long shot. All I can say is thank God for my ability to keep as  positive as I can and surround myself with caring people.  Now that's a story worth telling......people are pretty amazing!

Apr 10, 2025 11:19 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Anna "Banana" Kruchten good to see your comment. We look forward to hear how you are blooming in your recovery. Hope you feel better every day.

Apr 10, 2025 11:25 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Blooming is exactly how I'd describe it Nick!  I am happy to say I'm getting along and still seeing the bright side of things!!  That's all good!

Apr 10, 2025 11:35 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Eileen Burns 954.483.3912 and Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 

Here's my second entry, Blooming Success

Apr 13, 2025 08:19 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Thank you for your entry Margaret, really enjoyed the post.

Apr 13, 2025 09:12 AM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912

Margaret your link goes to the April Challenge post not your second entry

Apr 13, 2025 09:17 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD
Apr 13, 2025 12:30 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Great suggestion from Roy here, worth reading, a way to bloom not just in real estate.

Apr 14, 2025 05:34 AM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912

Education pays handsomely Roy Kelley 

Apr 14, 2025 09:38 AM
Roy Kelley

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 

My second entry is to encourage readers to explore the Google AI Studio.

Google AI Studio: Flower Photography by Roy and Dolores Kelley

Apr 17, 2025 01:16 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Thanks Roy Kelley a nice description of your talents.

Apr 18, 2025 07:24 AM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912

Thanks for the prompt words to achieve the desired outcome Roy Kelley 

Apr 26, 2025 08:27 AM
Scott Seaton Jr. SLS Home Insp
SLS Home Inspections-Kankakee Will Iroquois Grundy Counties - Bourbonnais, IL
The Home Inspector With a Heart!
Apr 14, 2025 07:18 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Scott Seaton Jr. SLS Home Insp thanks for the entry, enjoyed reading how your business in blooming this year, keep it up.

Apr 15, 2025 06:34 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Well well here you go Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 and Eileen Burns 954.483.3912 Aprils Fools or not?!

You Could Have Fooled me.  Oh Wait you did!

Apr 15, 2025 11:18 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Oh dear, I don't think this is any foolish post, but one with consequences, hope your healing moves along smoothly and rapidly Anna "Banana" Kruchten 

Apr 15, 2025 12:10 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Thanks so much Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 !  I wouldn't believe this whole story!  You just can't make this stuff up.  I consider myself lucky because what if I had no signs something was wrong and it went on and on and on....now that could have been, well, not good.  Thankfully I'm in the right professional hands and on my way to get back out there and walking.........asap!  Which could be awhile.  Meanwhile I'll make the best of it all  So many kind people cheering me on.......I am thankful!

Apr 15, 2025 02:52 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.


Here is my second entry in the April Blog Challenge: 

 

The Mystery of the Missing Cabbage at https://activerain.com/droplet/JsqY

 

My first entry:

 

Dive into Luxury: The Underwater Mansion Awaits at https://activerain.com/droplet/JrHS

Apr 15, 2025 01:45 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

These were both great entries, thank you, enjoyed your creativity and your stories.

Apr 16, 2025 07:44 AM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

Hi Nick and Eileen Burns 954.483.3912 well here is my blooming story entry that may just be too blooming big for folks to believe. The truth however awaits...Arizona Emotional Support Pet Breaks Size Record!

Apr 15, 2025 05:08 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI I knew where it was going, but it was still a lot of fun and made me smile which I needed. Thanks for the entry.

Apr 16, 2025 07:40 AM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912

April Fools!

Apr 18, 2025 05:40 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

This is my entry for the April Challenge

Blooming... no Joke

Apr 16, 2025 10:07 AM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912

Love your ai image Doug Dawes If you do not have a plan you will never reach your destination

Apr 18, 2025 05:44 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Thank you, a good interpretation of the challenge that hopefully will be inspiring for many.

Apr 18, 2025 07:38 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

My third entry, just for fun, with a challenge for readers. 

Ask a Question: Get a Blooming Answer

Apr 18, 2025 11:43 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Very clever post, I will have to try this and see what chatgpt says about me.

Apr 21, 2025 07:28 AM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
Big Block LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - San Diego, CA
Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Retirees Services

Happy Easter Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 

My Entry: NINJA

I'm An April Fool For This - Working

and 🌺 Blooming 🥷 Ninja-Style!


Apr 20, 2025 08:55 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Thank you Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP for this glowing testimonial about Ninja Selling

Apr 21, 2025 07:33 AM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912

Every business should have systems in place Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP So happy to hear about your ninja journey😎

Apr 26, 2025 08:33 AM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP

Thank you Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 and Thank you Eileen Burns 954.483.3912 

Apr 26, 2025 10:55 AM
ROBERT THIBODEAU II
EXP REALTY - Old Orchard Beach, ME
eXp Realty Maine | Luxury Homes & Local
Apr 20, 2025 04:55 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Robert you are hopping along this month, thank you for another blooming entry.

Apr 21, 2025 07:35 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

I was hoping to be able to offer a second thought, but the mind has a different focus. 

As I re-read the post it actually offers both bloomin' and fool, just have to find the flow.

 

April Challenge: The Buyers that Really Tested Patience

 

Apr 21, 2025 07:47 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Thank you Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 for a worthy entry.

Apr 21, 2025 08:22 AM
Jeffrey Richman
Immediate Home Solutions - Myrtle Beach, SC
Creative Real Estate Specialist

Hi Nick/Ellen,

Finally got off my duff and entered your challenge.  Here is my entry: Nick and Ellen's April Challenge

Apr 24, 2025 06:59 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Fabulous entry, revealing something new about yourself to me anyway that you owned comic book stores. Really enjoyed your entry.

Apr 24, 2025 07:09 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Hey Nick, as I was reading over your guidelines, I noticed you had May mentioned:

 

  • Points for recognition: One entry per member will be awarded 1,500 points during the first two weeks in May, 1,000 points if it is submitted after the 14th There is an additional 500 points for a second story if you have more than one story inside you,

Did you mean, April? I am sure you did but wanted to make sure I am on the same page. Thanks for hosting this.

 

Apr 24, 2025 10:51 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

You spotted the deliberate mistake....my April Fool....just kidding, actually you should get extra points for that as no one else noticed that and we had three of us proofread it and all the members.

Apr 24, 2025 11:26 AM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912

The points are awarded the first 2 weeks of the following month. 

Apr 26, 2025 08:44 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Hey Nick - I just completed my post for your contest. Thank you for hosting. And, you know - that could have been a good, April Fool's joke too! 🤪

 

Apr 24, 2025 03:01 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Great post, love the educational aspect and the photos really enhanced the post.

Apr 25, 2025 07:56 AM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912

What a beautiful garden.  Thanks for sharing your planting and harvesting story with us here in the Rain Dr. Paula McDonald 

Apr 26, 2025 08:47 AM
Marney Kirk
Cummings & Co. Realtors - Towson, MD
Towson, Maryland Real Estate

Hi Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 and Eileen Burns 954.483.3912 ! Thank you for this great challenge!

Here is my entry:   Realtormarney April Blooms

Apr 26, 2025 06:11 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Thank you for such an appropriate challenge post, I hope it gets featured as it is such a great story about seizing the opportunities offered.

Apr 26, 2025 12:19 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

My fourth entry, just for fun:

Grok 3 Article about Roy Kelley on ActiveRain

Apr 29, 2025 08:32 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

It was very interesting to see the difference between the two.

Apr 29, 2025 08:59 AM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Hi Eileen and Nick,

Here is my entry: From Habits to Horizons

I made it for this month's challenge - I always think about the challenge topic, but not always manage to publish a post. This was a fun experience, reflecting on the subject and picking a story. :)

Apr 30, 2025 04:39 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Loved this post, thank you for sharing what a great idea.

May 01, 2025 06:59 AM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Thanks for the opportunity to share Souvenirs From Real Estate Years     Fun idea for a topic...

Apr 30, 2025 11:29 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Interesting story, hard to keep both sides happy in a transaction like that.

May 01, 2025 07:03 AM