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Posts Just For You - This Week at ActiveRain April 20 to April 26, 2025

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Posts Just For You - This Week at ActiveRain April 20 to April 26, 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!


LeanneApril 21:  Leanne Smith   A Real Estate Sales Lead or Government Tester?

Strange call, indeed. Good thing her spidey-senses kicked in. 

 

 

Bob "RealMan"Bob "RealMan" Timm Looking for the Green

Excellent point made by Bob.

 

 

 

PaddyPaddy Deighan Most Emails Are Business Records...Be Aware of This!

Did you know this? Are you someone who deletes emails in bulk?

 

 

TravisApril 22: Travis Matthews How to Tell If a Tree Needs to Be Removed or Just Trimmed

Welcome Travis to ActiveRain. Good information to know. We've had to remove several pine trees because of infestation.

 

 

MarteApril 23: Marte Cliff Grammar: Is It : "If I Were" or "If I Was"?

It's not always easy to determine which one to use!!!

 

 

NickNick Vandekar The Beauty of Longwood Gardens in Spring 2025

The photos Nick shared are so beautiful I had to share these with you.

 

 

JeffreyApril 24: Jeffrey Richman April Challenge -Blooming for a Drive

I love the passion that shines through Jeffrey's post.

 

 

LewLew Corcoran Design Matters: Boost Buyer Appeal When Selling Your Home

Lew shows why it matters!!!

 

 

DorieDorie Dillard Protecting Canyon Creek: Let's Get Wildfire Ready Together

What a great idea for the community to learn how to protect their homes. I followed the QR code and learned some interesting tips we can all incorporate.

 

 

JoanApril 25: Joan Cox It Is THAT Time of Year Again!

I made up a solution of this when Joan posted it once before, and it works.

 

DougDoug Jones Lost in despair, we found ourselves at the Orphanage

Thank you, Doug Jones for sharing this. I hope he'll write more. It's all about perspective, isn't it? I hope you'll read his post.

 

 

 

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Don’t forget this month’s challenge… 

April Blog Challenge, are you blooming or being fooled? Hosted by Nick Vandekar and Eileen Burns

 

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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. 

 

April 29th - John Meussner 
Things Buyer's Agents Should Know, but Don't - A Lender's Perspective

May 6th - TBA

May 13th - Joan Cox
Top of the Leaderboard: Colorado 

May 20th - Greg Large
Salute to the Military: Marines 

May 27th - TBA

June 3rd - Bob Crane
Top of the Leaderboard: Wisconsin 

June 10th - Carol Williams
Welcome To My State: Washington

 

 

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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Comments(17)

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathy. Eight for me this morning. You had an excellent selection this week. Happy Sunday!

Apr 27, 2025 05:11 AM
Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker I'm glad you liked the selection!  Happy Sunday to you too. 

Apr 27, 2025 11:45 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

Only a few I read from your list Kathy, but always appreciate finding your new suggestions!

Apr 27, 2025 05:39 AM
Kathy Streib

Thank you Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 Hope you enjoyed the posts. 

Apr 27, 2025 11:48 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Katy. Thanks to Nick and his love of Longwood Gardens a wipeout this morning was avoided. That said I did read and comment on the rest over a slow cup of coffee and will need a second cup to continue my journey here in the Rain this Sunday morning. Thanks for a great selection. Enjoy your day.

Apr 27, 2025 05:40 AM
Kathy Streib

Thank you Wayne Martin I'm glad you liked the posts, and your second cup of coffee. 

Apr 27, 2025 11:49 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy Streib ,

Thank you for including my post.... I'm honored! Our Canyon Creek HOA Board is always on top of things and since Central Texas is in a prone area for wildfires we need to be aware and have a plan!

Apr 27, 2025 05:41 AM
Kathy Streib

You're welcome Dorie Dillard Austin TX   I followed the QR code and it's amazing what a homeowner can do. I think it's smart to have someone out who can make suggestions for further tips to protect your home. 

Apr 27, 2025 11:51 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you for your Sunday post! As always, I missed a few.

Enjoy your day!

Apr 27, 2025 06:03 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Kat Palmiotti You are always very welcome. 

Apr 27, 2025 11:51 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Great group of posts as always Kathy. Was so busy this week I did some catch up!

Apr 27, 2025 07:12 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty glad to hear you were busy...with work and fun, I hope. 

Apr 27, 2025 11:52 AM
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

Good morning, Kathy.
You've done it again, compiling a fine round-up from last week. As always, there are a few I missed. I love that we (mostly) highlight different posts.

Apr 27, 2025 08:40 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Kathy Streib 
That's probably a good way to do it. I always check your post to see if we have any of the same.

Apr 27, 2025 05:48 PM
Kathy Streib

Carol Williams I agree. Did I tell you that I don't read your Saturday post until AFTER I've written mine!!

Apr 27, 2025 11:53 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy and thank you for sharing your Sunday list with us this morning.  Always great to see which one you pick.

 

Apr 27, 2025 09:26 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Will Hamm I'll head to your post later to see what recipe you've shared. 

Apr 27, 2025 11:54 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Kathy, for your recommendations.

Have an outstanding week.

Apr 27, 2025 09:55 AM
Kathy Streib

Roy Kelley Hello to Chef Dolores!

Apr 27, 2025 11:54 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, thank you for including my remedy for WEEDS!    We were getting so many around here, and the landscaping company hadn't started for the year.

Apr 27, 2025 10:25 AM
Kathy Streib

Joan Cox our weeds were awful this year as well. They took over everyone's lawns. We have something called the Dollar weed and they'are shared to get rid of. 

Apr 27, 2025 11:56 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Lots of great pics Kathy and I think I've read most of them already.  Thanks!

Apr 27, 2025 10:44 AM
Kathy Streib

Anna "Banana" Kruchten Thank you!   I love meeting new bloggers and we seem to have some new ones here. 

Apr 27, 2025 04:07 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy:

Thanks for another excellent list...and surprisingly I read most of them.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Jeff

Apr 27, 2025 11:01 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeff Dowler, CRS I'm searching for more for you to read next week. 

Apr 27, 2025 04:07 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy very good choices as and as always you have given me some reading to do.

Apr 27, 2025 02:19 PM
Kathy Streib

Hi George Souto I hope you enjoyed the ones you read. 

Apr 27, 2025 04:08 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Associate Real Estate Broker

Some eye-catching titles to read this week. Thanks for your efforts.

Apr 27, 2025 05:38 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you Kathy Streib for including me in with these elite bloggers. I've been outside all day so I'm embarrassed I did not catch this honor earlier. Again, Thank You.

Apr 27, 2025 07:03 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I don't see any in the list that I haven't already read that seem worth going back to read, haha.

Apr 28, 2025 05:41 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Thank you for including my Longwood post, I really appreciate it.

 

Apr 28, 2025 07:54 AM