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Posts Just For You - This Week at ActiveRain June 8 to June 14, 2025

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Posts Just For You - This Week at ActiveRain June 8 to June 14, 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!

 

Kathleen Daniels, ProbateJune 8: Kathleen Daniels Mr. Crappy's 1,000,000 ActiveRain Point Store Redemption

Kathleen's post was featured but in case you missed it, please stop by! The post is creative, funny, hilarious, and I would expect nothing less from Mr. Crappy and friend.

 

VanessaVanessa Mouton Books, Purpose, and Play: A Dream Worth Building

This will make you smile and wish that it could come true!!!

 

DougJune 9:  Doug Jones   To Be a Sales Superstar become a Referer Superstar

Excellent point made by Doug. He went the extra mile to find a referral for someone. 

 

Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZJeff Masich Robot REALTORS Maybe ...How About Robot Home Builders?

So what do you think???

 

RyanRyan Smith Farming Is Failing You Because...You're Not Actually Farming

Excellent post about how to farm and do it correctly!!! It was featured but if you missed it, here it is.

 

RoyJune 10: Roy Kelley The Quiet Symphony of Simple Joys

This is one of the most artistic titles I've read. Read the first paragraph and tell me you can't relate! I encourage you to read this.

 

MichaelMichael Jacobs With Points in Hand

Michael's posts never disappoint. He is not only a long time member of ActiveRain, but also a ponderer and chronicler of this community.

 

NickJune 11: Nick Vandekar Using Those Points!

What a worthy cause. Take a moment to read Nick's post. I love the idea of this post because no matter the natural or other disaster, everyone must eat. And if you're looking for a thoughtful gift for someone, check out the cookbook!

 

DarrylDarryl Davis Why Do Some Agents Thrive With Buyers Even in a Tough Market

Good point made by Darryl Davis, CSP The key...ask questions and listen.

 

RobertRobert Siciliano Protecting Your Privacy From Hidden Cameras on Business or Personal

If you travel and stay in a hotel or wherever, you need to do more than lock your door. Robert offers tips on what you can do.

 

JanJan Green Inexpensive Fixes To Help You Sell Your Home $

Good tips, especially with sellers who are reluctant to prepare their home for sale.

 

 

KatJune 12: Kat Palmiotti Points, Points, what to do with points!

Three words...I want one!

WayneWayne Martin Chicago's Englewood Children Deserve a Break

I love how Wayne wants to spend his ActiveRain points. I know he came to his generosity to others from his father.

 

CarolCarol Williams It's Not What You Say...

This is so true. It can be like serving a Filet on a garbage can lid.

 

 

 

JohnJune 14: John Martino How Long Should a Home Inspection Take to Perform?

Thorough and informative post by John. What do you think?

 

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Don’t forget this month’s challenge… 

ActiveRain June Challenge ActiveRain Point Store - Open! Open! Open! Hosted by Anna “Banana” Kruchten and Debe Maxwell

 

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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. 

 

June 17th - Bill Spear
Salute To The Navy

June 24th - Roundtable

July 1st - Dick Betts 
NAR: The Good Stuff - Cool New Tools

 

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

Good morning, Kathy. 10 for me this morning. Now I don't feel so bad for missing so many of Carol's suggestions yesterday.

Jun 15, 2025 04:54 AM
Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker that's pretty good!!!!   I usually have 2 or 3 I miss on Carol's. 

Jun 15, 2025 11:23 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

What a great selection of posts and see there were some I didn't read so off to read and comment. Thank you for always providing us with great ones to read!

Jun 15, 2025 04:55 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Dorie Dillard Austin TX   Hope you enjoy reading the ones you missed!

Jun 15, 2025 11:24 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you so much for 1) including my post and 2) your weekly list! I missed quite a few but am now caught up!

Jun 15, 2025 04:59 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti Tell Anthony I vote for the camper/van!!!  

Jun 15, 2025 11:24 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Sunday morning, Kathy. Thank you very much for including one of my blog posts in your selection.

Have a great day!

Jun 15, 2025 05:00 AM
Kathy Streib

Roy Kelley I was happy to highlight it. Hello to Chef Dolores. 

Jun 15, 2025 11:25 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Kathy - thank you for including my post with your weekly selection.  I appreciate it.  

Jun 15, 2025 05:17 AM
Kathy Streib

Michael Jacobs you are very welcome. You are teaching us the fine art of pondering. 

Jun 15, 2025 11:25 AM
Joe Mojica
Laer Realty Partners Bowen - Port St Lucie, FL
Your Home Adds Value to You

Kathy- this time the list was longer than usual. I'm glad you posted because I missed about 3-4. Thanks for the list.   

Jun 15, 2025 05:25 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Joe Mojica I got a little carried away!

Jun 15, 2025 11:26 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

Many of these Kathy are from my everyday commenting so I did read many of them! 

Jun 15, 2025 06:00 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 Hope you enjoyed your brunch today!!!!

Jun 15, 2025 11:29 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

You have compiled quite a list of posts, but I don't see any posts that I haven't already read that I plan on going back to see, haha.

Jun 15, 2025 06:05 AM
Kathy Streib

Brian England Good!!! That gives you more time to have fun today. 

Jun 15, 2025 11:30 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Well, some really good posts this week. I had read many, but as always a few good ones slipped through my time slots.

Jun 15, 2025 06:07 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty there were many good posts and I got carried away. 

Jun 15, 2025 11:30 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. Thanks for including my post this week. That said and keeping it simple, after my second cup of coffee and a lot of reading, time for a third cup and to move on. Enjoy your day.

Jun 15, 2025 06:16 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Wayne Martin will Grandpa see his Grandkids today???

Jun 15, 2025 11:33 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

Hi Kathy,
I missed a few of your picks, so thanks for highlighting them. I also added the link to the post for Newbies to read Kat's post about How To Get Started On ActiveRain.  Thanks for bringing that to my attention. 

And, thanks for including my post about how we say things!!!

Jun 15, 2025 07:38 AM
Kathy Streib

Carol Williams as always, you are very welcome!!!!  Kat Palmiotti 's is a good one for newbies. 

Jun 15, 2025 11:35 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hello Kathy Streib thank you for the Feature in the Group.  

I met Dr. Paula McDonald last night in San Jose. We had great fun laughing about some blog post ideas.  Who knows, maybe one or both of us will execute on the fun. 

Jun 15, 2025 07:48 AM
Kathy Streib

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist do we get to see pics?????   I'll bet you had a great time!!!

Jun 15, 2025 11:36 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Thank you so much Kathy.

Jun 15, 2025 08:45 AM
Kathy Streib

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 as always, you are very welcome. 

Jun 15, 2025 11:39 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy, figure maybe I would make your list today, oh well,  great ones you pick today.

 

Jun 15, 2025 09:31 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Will Hamm    Happy Father's Day to you!!!!!  

Jun 15, 2025 11:44 AM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

First, Happy Father's Day to all the hard-working Dads, post with great information. Thanks for sharing it. Bill

Have a super fantastic weekend!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

 

Jun 15, 2025 10:01 AM
Kathy Streib

GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore happy Father's Day to you!!!

Jun 15, 2025 11:44 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Points!  Points! Points!  It's great to see so many rainers using up their points for great goals.....and some are just for fun too!  Thanks for adding them all Kathy!!  Just getting this party started.  Enjoy your Sunday 💛

Jun 15, 2025 12:19 PM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD
http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com - Vail, CO
Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D

Kathy, as always, I appreciated these summaries as I missed most of them and now commented on several!! 

Jun 15, 2025 12:23 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy I missed most of these blogs, so I have some reading to do.

Jun 15, 2025 12:23 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Have read a few of these, Kathy. Thanks for the opportunity to get more eyes on member's blogs through your weekly, Posts Just For You features!

Jun 15, 2025 12:53 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Thank you again for the feature!  Read and commented on all of the posts.  Great list of unique posts, too!  

Jun 18, 2025 02:38 PM