"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:
Michelle Baldwin
Latricia Davis
Valerie Montoya
Stephanie Cooper
Danyel Brooks
Matthew Coates
Marco Cannon
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Play The Cards That You Are Dealt
By: Lou Ludwig (In Memoriam)
"As I see it..."
249 Years Ago...
By: Doug Dawes
"On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted on the language, primarily penned by Thomas Jefferson, to declare independence from England. Every man in that room swallowed hard fully knowing that they had placed a potential noose around their throats.
Why I Still Drive A 2010 After 3500 Deals
By: JORGE VAZQUEZ
"You know what? I’ve been driving the same 2010 car for years. It’s not a head-turner. No Bluetooth, no backup camera, no badge that screams, “I made it.” But you know what it does have? Peace."
How I Have Changed Or Rather How I Have Not Changed
By: Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
"Each conversation was to be won! I rarely listened to what people said, latching on to something they mentioned first and forming my reply, just waiting to interrupt to give my response."
Under Pressure: The Cost Of The American Dream And The Road To Success
By: Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
"As a REALTOR, I’ve also seen relationships unravel during the home buying process. I once had a couple break up in my car while touring homes, fighting the entire way back—they never truly agreed on what they wanted. She disliked what he liked, and vice versa."
Common Problems Found In Older Homes
By: John Martino
"A lot of people fall in love with the character and charm. But homes built in the 1920s, 1950s, even the 1970s or 80s come with age."
Advice: Talk As Though You Were Recorded
By: Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
"Whenever you're discussing real estate, consider that you might just be on a stage, and everyone's got front-row seats!"
Top Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Handyman (And Red Flags To Watch For)
By: Travis Matthews
" When something breaks around the house—or when a “quick fix” turns into a bigger project—it’s tempting to call the first handyman you find online. But hold up!"
This Month's Challenge:
AR July 2025 Challenge Is "How Have You Changed"
Hosted By: Patricia Feager and Lew Corcoran
"How has your Professional or Personal Life Changed from when you started your career in the Real Estate Industry (or as a blogger on ActiveRain) to where you are now?"
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
July 8th - Lisa Spaminato
YourSiteNeedsMe SEO Team
Social Media Platform For Realtors. How To Use AI To Create And Publish
July 15th - Eileen Burns
Spotlight on Florida
July 22nd - TBA
July 29th - Lew Corcoran
Military Brat Story
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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)
New to ActiveRain?
Be sure to read Getting Started on ActiveRain by Kat Palmiotti!
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