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Second Chance Saturday: Week 400

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Education & Training with Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals.

"Sometimes you deserve a second chance, not because you weren't fabulous the first time, but because the timing and circumstances weren't quite right. You just got overlooked."   -Carol Williams 

Second Chance Saturday is all about giving deserving posts more exposure. If you see a deserving post that didn't get Featured, be sure to tag Carol in the comment section of any post and watch for it in the next edition of Second Chance Saturday.  

Let's Welcome Our First-Time Bloggers:
Jeremias Villanueva  
Melody Stevens
Matt Cameron 
Adam Scard 
Modern Traditions Realty Group 
Kate Potter 
Ken Jones
 (Not new, but let's welcome Kenn back) 
Dean Lykos 
Vanessa Mouton 
Krystal Nicholas

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Dare To Do What's Difficult 
By: Lou Ludwig (In Memoriam)
"As I see it..." 

Get Plugged-In To Your Local Housing Market
By: Denise Lones 
"If you are not plugged-in to your local, regional, or national housing information centers, you need to be!" 

Pointing One Million To The Tunnel To Towers Foundation
By: Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist 
"The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is a beacon of hope, resilience, and solidarity, offering vital support to the families of fallen first responders and military personnel." 

June Challenge With Debe Maxwell And Anna Banana 
By: Patricia Feager 
(A fun post that took on a life of it's own through the comments section)

How To Lose $50K On A House Without Even Trying (Yes Really)
By: Laura Sellers 
"It happens more than you think — sellers unknowingly throwing away tens of thousands of dollars just by making a few common mistakes." 

Does Your City Allow ADUs?
By: Joan Cox 
 "Over the past several years, we have seen a shift, where children are having their parents move in with them."

10 Quick Facts About Reverse Mortgage Loans
By: Doug Jones 
"I am still surprised when I overhear people make crazy untrue statements about
the Reverse Mortgage Loan." 

Have We Had The Wool Pulled Over Our Eyes?
By: Thomas Santore Lic Associate Real Estate Broker 
"Let’s get something straight: for years, buyers and sellers thought they understood how commissions worked. But recent lawsuits and settlement headlines have revealed just how murky the water really was—and still is." 

Dear Sellers - Why The Price Of Your Home Doesn't Matter As MUch As You Think
By: Matt Price 
"When you're selling a home, it's tempting to focus entirely on the listing price. After all, that’s the big number everyone sees, right?" 

Co-Buying Is Redefining Homeownership 
By: Nathan Fitts 
" With the sky rocketing mortgage rates over the last couple of years and inflated home prices still being a factor in most areas of the country, consumers have been creative in figuring out a way they can still achieve home ownership."

Can't Afford A Home? Here's What You Can Do
By: Jean Richer 
"If you’ve been thinking, “There’s no way I can afford a home,” you are not alone. But don’t give up!" 

This Month's Challenge:
ActiveRain Point Store - Open! Open! Open
Hosted by: Anna "Banana" Kruchten and Debe Maxwell   
"The June ActiveRain Challenge is all about you, your dreams and what you would like to create in life and business."

Remember to check in on the AR Q&A section. We learn from each other every day. 

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Don't miss the upcoming Zoom meetings.  
If you don't attend these weekly sessions, you're missing out on one of the best benefits of ActiveRain membership!

11:00 a.m.    Pacific time
12:00 p.m.    Mountain time (Arizona, same as Pacific now)
1:00 p.m.    Central time
2:00 p.m.    Eastern time
  

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

June 17th - Bill Spear
Salute To The Navy

June 24th - Roundtable

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Also, be sure not to miss these ActiveRain weekly series:

Kathy Streib's Posts Just For You
(Published every Sunday) 

Bill Spears Ask An Ambassador (Published every Tuesday)


#SecondChanceSaturday

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Carol Williams

"Information is FREE.
Knowledge, Experience & Integrity Are Priceless."

- Carol Williams

Retired: Real Estate Broker/Owner, Property Manager 
Coaching, goal setting, and marketing consultant

Active: Golf & Travel Blogger
"Golf isn't a sport. It's a lifestyle."
SeniorWomenGolfers.com
TopTeamCarol@gmail.com
 

Whatever You're Doing, Make It Fun!



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

Good morning, Carol... just three for me today. Oh well... then again, I have been crazy busy and that won't change in the coming weeks. Active Rain reading has to take a step back.

Jun 07, 2025 04:24 AM
Carol Williams

Good morning, Nina Hollander, Broker 
We're here whenever it is convenient. I hope you have some time for fun this weekend!

Jun 07, 2025 07:02 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Carol Williams fun, what is fun? I spent 8 hours yesterday in 90 degree heat with clients looking at new home communities! 

Jun 08, 2025 05:36 AM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Thanks for sharing, make it a great Saturday and enjoy your weekend! Bill

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Jun 07, 2025 05:17 AM
Carol Williams

Thanks for stopping by, GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore 
Enjoy your weekend.

Jun 07, 2025 07:03 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Good morning and thank you so much for your Saturday post - I missed them all but am getting caught up. We made it home yesterday afternoon - my plants are all still alive, the house is still standing, and the dog was happy to see us. Whoo hoo!

 

Jun 07, 2025 05:37 AM
Kat Palmiotti

It was wonderful to meet you too Carol Williams - and yes it's good to be home, and we both agree a shorter trip would be better next time - that was a lot of driving!

Jun 07, 2025 07:24 AM
Carol Williams

Kat Palmiotti 
Yes, shorter driving days would be more relaxing, but you were on a mission this time. 😂

Jun 07, 2025 07:31 AM
Carol Williams

Good morning, Kat Palmiotti 
I was envisioning a hearty welcome from Hercules when you got back home! Glad to know all is well upon your return. It's always fun to go, but always nice to get back home too, isn't it? It was so nice to meet you and Anthony.

Jun 07, 2025 07:04 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Carol,

I see I missed several posts so thank you for always having a great selection! Off to read and comment!

Jun 07, 2025 06:42 AM
Carol Williams

Happy Saturday, Dorie Dillard Austin TX 
I hope you have some fun plans for the weekend.
Thanks for stopping by to check out the weeks selections, as always.

Jun 07, 2025 07:05 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Saturday morning, Carol.

Thank you very much for your recommendations.

Have an outstanding weekend.

We have a rainy morning for golfers in Maryland. 72 degrees at 10:30 a.m.

Jun 07, 2025 07:35 AM
Roy Kelley

No. Dolores has mobility issues and no longer plays golf. She has never fully recovered from her hip replacement.

Jun 07, 2025 07:48 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Roy Kelley 
Does Dolores still golf when the weather is good?

Jun 07, 2025 07:36 AM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Hi Carol, I missed some great blogs, now I caught up. Great selection.

Jun 07, 2025 09:05 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Congratulations on your 400th week of Second Chance Saturday Carol!!  That is HUGE!  And I appreciate you spreading the word about the June Challenge!  Cheers to a great weekend!

Featured in BananaTUDES!  Congrats to Carol on her 400 weeks of Second Chance Saturday posts!!

 

 

 

Jun 07, 2025 09:59 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Carol and thank you for your list of second chances, I was in hopes maybe I was close to one this time.  LOL

 

Jun 07, 2025 10:14 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Carol, WOW, thank you for featuring my ADU post.   It is up and coming, and many buyers are trying to find a place to live with their parents.

Jun 07, 2025 10:30 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Carol Williams we hit the jack pot this week with 10 new ActiveRain Members.

Jun 07, 2025 12:55 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Carol- Thanks again for doing this each week. I saw two I meant to read, but time got in the way. 

Jun 07, 2025 05:22 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Associate Real Estate Broker

We had a sync going this week as I read a few of your featured posts. Thanks for your efforts

Jun 07, 2025 05:31 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

Another week's great selection, I'm off to comment on a few...thank you!

Jun 07, 2025 06:26 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Sunday morning, Carol.

Have a great day and an outstanding week.

Jun 08, 2025 05:35 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Carol Williams Thanks for some excellent reading - I missed most of these.

Hard to believe you are coming up on 8 years of this series!

Jeff

Jun 08, 2025 09:57 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Great list of first time AR bloggers and posts!  Powered through all of them.  Thanks Carol! 

Jun 09, 2025 10:29 AM