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ActiveRain June Challenge - ActiveRain Point Store - Open! Open! Open!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Retired Broker/Owner AZ Broker BR030809000

The June ActiveRain Challenge is all about you, your dreams and what you would like to create in life and business.  And that is exactly why we're opening the ActiveRain Point Store, to pack a punch to those points you've worked so hard to earn!

If you're newer to our community you may not know about the ActiveRain Point Store.  The  ActiveRain POINT STORE is an 'imaginary store' that pops up every now and again in the rain.  Over the years we've had a lot of fun bidding on Point Store 'offerings' and having fun with what our points can buy 🤣 All fictional folks! 

This month, the ActiveRainPoint Store Challenge starts June 1st and ends at midnight on June 30th PST.  Debe Maxwell, CRS and myself will be the challenge hosts. We both are so excited about this challenge and we look forward to reading about  your hopes and dreams and what you'd like to create!

The  June 2025  ActiveRain Point Store Challenge will give you an opportunity to slow down, and imagine what you'd like to create in your life and business. Here are a few ideas to start the imagination process......and you may add to the list as you like!

  1. Personal Goal
  2. Business Goal
  3. Health Goal
  4. Travel Goal
  5. Retirement Goal
  6. Hobby Goal
  7. Remodeling Goal
  8. Buy and refurbish an old car Goal 
  9. Athletic Goals
  10. Community Service Goal
  11. Financial Goal
  12. Cooking/Chef Goal

The Sky's the limit to create what dreams
are flying
around in your mind!

Challenge Rules:

You may submit up to 4 posts and receive 500 points for each post.  Each post must have at least 300 words and 2 photos.  Plus you must leave a link in this post with links to all  of your posts in one comment by June 30th 12pm PT.  

How much do I get for my points you ask?

Every 100,000 ActiveRain Points equal $10,000 fictional dollars you can spend on your wants and dreams.  For instance, say you want to remodel your kitchen with a cost of about $50,000 in real money. That will cost you 500,000 of your AR Points. Pretty good deal, isn't it.  Now only if it was real!!  The POINT is to have some fun, open up your dreams to a higher level and share them with your fellow Rainers!

Let's dream big and have some fun this summer! 

On your mark, get started - GO!

Remember.....To Think Is To Create!

Time to let the Summer Fun Roll in to your dreams!

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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root
Jun 23, 2025 05:50 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Like Michael, I'm not sure I saw all of yours either, Kat Palmiotti. I'm off to be sure I catch them all!

Jun 23, 2025 03:13 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Thanks Kat Palmiotti 😊You made me smile reading your posts!

Jun 24, 2025 10:52 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Awesome Anna "Banana" Kruchten 

Jun 24, 2025 03:44 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Here are my three entries Debe Maxwell, CRS and Anna "Banana" Kruchten:

Returning to my roots

Using those points

Is it too much to spend my last points for this

Jun 24, 2025 09:14 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 thanks for your entries into the June contest!  I'll be reading your last post soon!

Jun 24, 2025 10:38 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Thanks, Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543! Looking forward to  reading your entries. Thank you so much for your participation in our June Challenge!

Jun 24, 2025 08:22 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hey Partner in criime Debe Maxwell, CRS I'm finally getting my posts on the challenge page with one idea still in my head!  It's been so interesting reading such varying posts for this challenge. And fun doing it with you!

All Aboard the Dolly Steamboat!

Point Store! I went shopping!

Building Community! I'm off to the ActiveRain Point Store!

 

 

Jun 24, 2025 03:49 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

And I was so right - you did NOT disappoint, Anna "Banana" Kruchten!!

Jun 24, 2025 08:51 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

I'm off to read them - I am SURE they're going to be wonderful, Anna "Banana" Kruchten! 😘

Jun 24, 2025 08:22 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Thanks Debe Maxwell, CRS have a fun day!

Jun 25, 2025 09:34 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Her's my final post Debe Maxwell, CRS What a wonderful challenge this has been with so much creativity and fun by so many members!!

 

Final Point Store Goal - Helping Foster Kids in Arizona

 

Jun 30, 2025 10:09 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Hi, Anna "Banana" Kruchten. Here are my 4 entries for the ActiveRain June Challenge ActiveRain Point Store - Open! Open! Open!

Unlock Your Potential: Building a Consciousness Hub for You - see https://activerain.com/droplet/JvSJ

Dream Big: Building a Future-Ready Healthcare System for All - see

https://activerain.com/droplet/Jw7K

Join Us in Building a Global Cultural Exchange Network - see

https://activerain.com/droplet/JwwM

A World Tour Dream: Embracing Cultures and Experiences - see https://activerain.com/droplet/JwNH

Jun 25, 2025 06:26 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Lew Corcoran thanks for your entries!  Interesting titles so you've got my interest!

Jun 25, 2025 09:36 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Hi Lew Corcoran! Love your titles too and am off to read your entries!

Jun 25, 2025 07:36 PM
Marney Kirk
Cummings & Co. Realtors - Towson, MD
Towson, Maryland Real Estate

Thank you, Anna "Banana" Kruchten and Debe Maxwell, CRS for this month's challenge. Our local dog shelter is out of space. I want my points to help!

My Points to BARCS 

Jun 25, 2025 06:32 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Marney Kirk anything having to do with animal shelters has my vote!  My little guy Norman is right by my side and he's such a cutie.  Thanks for your entry into the June Challenge!

Jun 25, 2025 09:37 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Hey there! Can't wait to read your entry, Marney Kirk!

Jun 25, 2025 07:38 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services
Jun 25, 2025 02:22 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Well, thank you for the compliment and thank you for putting everything in one place for us, Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Jun 25, 2025 07:38 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Thank you Kathleen!! 4 awesome entries for the challenge!!

Jun 26, 2025 07:53 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

My second entry for the Challenge!  Wasn't sure I'd come up with something, but I think most everyone can agree on a family vacation - this great grandma included!   Thanks Anna & Debe Maxwell, CRS !  

Here it is, a Family Beach Vacation!

Jun 25, 2025 06:33 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Oh goodie! I love family vacations - they're literally my favorites, Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ! I'm off to read your post!

Jun 25, 2025 07:35 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Jan so glad you decided to dream more and create another long-awaited family reunion at the beach !!

Jun 26, 2025 07:55 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Associate Real Estate Broker
Jun 26, 2025 05:28 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Oh my gosh, Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, I loved each and every one of your entries! Fantastic job! Thank you so much for your participation in this month's fun challenge.

Jun 26, 2025 08:02 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hi Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 you did such a fun job with your challenge posts - thanks!  And BTW the fleet is available as needed for meetup!!

Jun 26, 2025 09:44 AM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

Hi Anna: and Debe Maxwell, CRS 

I decided to do a second entry, so here are both:

GO HOME! What BASEBALL And REAL ESTATE Have In Common?

Can't Buy Me Love...Unless You Have Active Rain Points!

Gotta find ways to use those points. Love and baseball what could be "finer in Carolina" or anywhere else. Jeff

Jun 27, 2025 02:36 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Thank, Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI for another great entry in this fun challenge. Loved both of your entries! 'Go Home!'

Jun 27, 2025 08:46 PM
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

Here's my 4th and last entry, but if anyone’s running low, my point bucket is overflowing. Happy to donate some!

Showed Up. I Wrote...I Got Points I Can't Use

Jun 28, 2025 04:18 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Aww, that's so generous of you, Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400! I'm off to read this last one! Thank you again for always sharing in our monthly challenges. I love your writing style - and levity!

Jun 28, 2025 06:51 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

That's the AR spirit - share those points with others!  Love it  Sheila!  I'm off to read your post next.   And to the POINT -Thank you for all 4 of your entries for the June Point Store Challenge!

Jun 28, 2025 10:28 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 utilize those AR points. 
What I bought at the AR Points Store. 

All the best - Lynn

Jun 28, 2025 01:37 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375 great to see you!  It's been a while.  I'll be off to read your entry soon.  Thanks!

Jun 28, 2025 03:37 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Hi Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375! So glad you are participating in this month's challenge. Can't wait to see how you're going to utilize your points!

Jun 28, 2025 08:29 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I finally got to doing one this month, not sure about another one, we shall see.

Points for the Clients - Points for the Travel

Jun 29, 2025 05:17 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Joan Cox well awesome you were able to get at least one entry done!  I'll buzz over shortly to read it.  Thank you!

Jun 29, 2025 12:59 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Thanks, Joan Cox! So glad you got one in!

Jun 29, 2025 07:05 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning! Thank you for hosting this fun June Challenge!

I have entered my 4th post for the June Challenge so here they are:

Number 1

Number 2

Number 3

Number 4

Jun 29, 2025 07:24 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Dorie Dillard Austin TX thank you for all 4 of your  entries.  I think I've read all of them but I'll check just to be sure.  Enjoy your Day!

Jun 29, 2025 12:59 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Thank you for participating all month, Dorie Dillard Austin TX! I'm off to be sure I caught the first 3 too!

Jun 29, 2025 07:06 PM
Jeffrey Richman
Immediate Home Solutions - Myrtle Beach, SC
Creative Real Estate Specialist
Jun 29, 2025 10:58 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Thanks for all your entries in one comment Jeffrey Richman !  It makes it so much easier for Debe to keep track of who receives points!  

Jun 29, 2025 12:58 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Thanks, Jeffrey Richman! Looking forward to catching up on your posts too!

Jun 29, 2025 07:06 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
Jun 30, 2025 06:53 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Nina Hollander, Broker I"m off to read your final enty next!  Thanks for all your interesting and inspiring posts!!

Jun 30, 2025 09:49 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Hi Nina Hollander, Broker! Thank you so much for your entries this month! I'm off to read them all.

Jun 30, 2025 06:57 PM
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

I have finally finished the 4th Episode in my June 2025 Blog Contest for AR Points!! 

The frustrating thing is the 4th blog just now disappeared 2 times while I was trying to edit it after photos...not sure where it went, LOL! 

However...hopefully I can get credit for the 4 contest blogs I did write as they are here:

OH YES!  When I receive these points for the 4 blogs... I will become the 283rd Member of the Million Point Club on AR!

Here are the 4 blogs and I hope I finally loaded them right:

1.   Mike McCann June 2025 Active Rain Challenge Blog 1

2.    A Number Of Discombobulated Thoughts

3.   Sometimes the Path To AR Points Can Get A Bit Muddy!

4.  A Muddled Mind In A Muddy Field...Makes Strange and Eeery AR Blog! 

Jun 30, 2025 01:08 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Thanks, Mike McCann Broker - Mach1 Realty! I'll check out this last one too!

Jun 30, 2025 06:58 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hi Mike sounds like you had a few problems getting things working - but YOU DID IT!  Thanks for your entries for the June Point Store Challenge.  I'm off to read next!

Jun 30, 2025 02:53 PM
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

hi Anna "Banana" Kruchten   Yes...was a wierd thing.  Had it happen last week as well so maybe it is something on my computer.  Will let everyone know if I figure it out!!  Thanks again for moderating the June contest!!

Jun 30, 2025 03:39 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Mike McCann Broker - Mach1 Realty try asking a question in the Q &A address it too the ARM folks.  Bob "RealMan" Timm had a similiar issue last week I think.  Maybe give him a call.

Jun 30, 2025 03:46 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thanks for the mention Anna "Banana" Kruchten . Mike McCann Broker - Mach1 Realty I posted a question in Q@A and at first it seemed like I was alone on the subject but more and more people started saying the same thing was happening to them. I think one or two others have since asked the same question.

Jun 30, 2025 06:39 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

lol good to know you’re not going crazy!!!

Jun 30, 2025 09:47 PM
Mike McCann Broker - Mach1 Realty

Thank you both for at least helping think I amn ot going crazy...maybe a bit muddled...but not crazy...yet!

Jun 30, 2025 06:46 PM
Kathy Schowe
California Lifestyle Realty - La Quinta, CA
La Quinta, California 760-333-8886

Sorry I have been MIA-- what a wonderful challenge!!  Kath

Jul 10, 2025 10:19 AM