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Posts Just For You - This Week at ActiveRain August 24 to August 30, 2025

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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain August 24 to August 30, 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!

 

AdamAugust 24:  Adam Feinberg    Last night I received an eviction notice.

Seriously…you can’t make this up. 

 

WandaAugust 25: Wanda Kubat-Nerdin Barking Up a Tree Won't Change Its Leaves...

It's true and creatively written by Wanda!!!

 

DannyDanny Frank Unlock ChatGPT "God Mode" : A Simple Guide for Realtors

If you're still dipping your toe in the AI Water, this post will help.

 

Mark DonMark Don McInnes Sandpoint Realty Monday Motivation-August 25, 2025

Read the quote, then think about what it's really saying.

 

Bob "RealMan"August 27: Bob "RealMan" Timm New Friends

Bob talks about something we experience, especially as we get older.

 

JORGEJorge Vazquez From Fire to Home in Days: Cherish Family

What a sweet story. And, if you take nothing else away from Jorge's post, take stock of your lithium batteries!

 

Andrea Andrea Bedard My very first listing. The Story that shaped my real estate career.

Nice story and one that put 2 people in the perfect place for each other at that time in their lives.

 

DarrylDarryl Davis From Lost Dogs to Listings: Why Community Pages Create Clients

If you want to expand your reach, this is a good post to read.

 

ReneeAugust 28: Renee Hahn A Letter to My First-Time Home Buyers : What I Want You To Know Before You Start

Do you have a letter for first-time homebuyers?

 

WayneAugust 29: Wayne Martin Hooray for Hazel

Kindness is what this one is all about. I love this.

 

 

MattMatt Helganz Why LA Realtors Thriving in 2025: Lessons from ActiveRain Community

What are your thoughts??? Chime in!!!

 

NigelNigel Johnson Celebrating Labor Day with Gratitude and Bright Futures

Please help me welcome Nigel Johnson to ActiveRain and congratulate him on his first post.

 

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Don’t forget this month’s challenge… August 2025 AR Challenge: The Transaction That Touched Your Heart hosted by Carol Williams and Ralph Gorgoglione. 

 

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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. 

 

September 2nd - Roundtable: 
Social Media That Sells--Standing out in a Saturated Market 
Hosted By: Debe Maxwell 

September 9th - Kat Palmiotti
Spotlight on Montana 

 

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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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. If it it was not for my friend, Bob "RealMan" Timm, and you selecting me as one of your features, today would have been a complete wipeout. Thanks as always. Will be back after the grandkids exit. Enjoy your day. 

Aug 31, 2025 05:06 AM
Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin Happy to help with your reading list!!!   Enjoy the grandkids.

Aug 31, 2025 11:25 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Sunday morning, Kathy. Thank you very much for your recommendations.

Enjoy the weekend.

Aug 31, 2025 05:42 AM
Kathy Streib

HI Roy Kelley I hope that you and Chef Dolores are doing well.

Aug 31, 2025 11:32 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy I did not do so well this week, so I have a little bit or reading to do.

Aug 31, 2025 05:46 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi George Souto Enjoy your Sunday, and enjoy reading the posts.

Aug 31, 2025 11:33 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Kathy Streib thank you once again for the honor of being picked to be in your "Posts Just For You". I am humbled by your choice and the wonderful company you have placed me in.

Aug 31, 2025 06:15 AM
Kathy Streib

Bob "RealMan" Timm you are very welcome I loved your posts about friends.

Aug 31, 2025 11:35 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy and thank you for sharing this weeks bloggers on the Holiday weekend.  Sorry Texas lost yesterday

Aug 31, 2025 06:18 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Will Hamm Congrats to Penn State. It's just the beginning of the season. Hopefully Arch will find his rhythm. 

Aug 31, 2025 11:38 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I really nice group of posts this week from some of my favorite bloggers. Good job as always.

Aug 31, 2025 07:29 AM
Kathy Streib

Thank you Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty Enjoy your Labor Day!!!!

Aug 31, 2025 11:48 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Real Estate Svcs.
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hi Kathy Streib I actually managed to read some of these posts this week.  Thank you for doing what you do for the AR community. 

Aug 31, 2025 09:41 AM
Kathy Streib

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist Thank you!!!  Enjoy your Monday...whether you're working, or not!!!!

Aug 31, 2025 11:48 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Thanks for some terrific suggestions for reading, Kathy. I saw many of these and hope to read the rest some time today.

Enjoy your Sunday!

Jeff

Aug 31, 2025 09:41 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeff Dowler, CRS hope you're out having some fun in the sun!! None here in Houston, though. Rainy!

Aug 31, 2025 11:49 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Kathy Streib 

Beautiful day here - sunny and high 70s.

I'll be hosting an open house this afternoon.

Jeff

Aug 31, 2025 12:00 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
Educating. Encouraging. Serving.

Good afternoon Kathy Streib ,

What a great selection of posts this Sunday! I see I missed several so am off to read and comment! Always appreciate you taking the time to offer up suggestions for reading in our AR community! 

Aug 31, 2025 10:04 AM
Kathy Streib

HI Dorie Dillard Austin TX Enjoy your Sunday!!! I may have to make your Tuna dish!!!!

Aug 31, 2025 11:50 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I don't think my posts have ever received comments from Ralph Gorgoglione and I thought that would change with this month's challenge, but still no comments, haha.

Aug 31, 2025 11:20 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy, great list of posts this week, but again, only read two of them.   Not enough time in the week!

Aug 31, 2025 11:23 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Kathy what a fabulous round up of interesting posts.  I haven't read one of them but that's no surprise I'm sure.  I'll have fun catching up over this week.  So many intriguing titles that a drawing me in saying - read me read me!  Thanks!

Aug 31, 2025 12:02 PM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD
http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com - Vail, CO
Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D

Great summary, as always!! Have a wonderful Labor Day!!

Aug 31, 2025 03:02 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

I always appreciate your weekly choices. You do a great job with this.

Aug 31, 2025 03:05 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

THANK YOU again for the feature in your Posts Just For You weekly series, Kathy. Barking up the right tree has its benefits!

Aug 31, 2025 04:59 PM
JORGE VAZQUEZ
Graystone Investment Group - Tampa, FL
Investor-Focused Broker | FL Statewide | 3,500+ De

Thank you so much! 

Aug 31, 2025 07:04 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Kathy, this is really the best of the best without having to go through the whole site. Really masterful current events and curated goodness!

Aug 31, 2025 09:39 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Brian England hang in there and keep being yourself. I always find i things work out better that way somehow

Aug 31, 2025 09:44 PM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German. Associate Broker.

I appreciate you, Kathy Streib! Thank you for including and sharing my story about my first listing and how it shaped my career. 

Sep 02, 2025 03:01 PM
Dennis Neal
Exp Realty of Southern California, Inc. - Big Bear Lake, CA
Your Home Sold in 21 Days or We Sell It For Free

Hello, Kathy. Your weekly roundup is a fantastic resource for all of us. As a busy professional, it's so easy to miss great content. I really appreciate you taking the time to curate this list. It helps us all stay informed and connected with the best posts from the community. Thank you for this valuable service!

Sep 03, 2025 09:42 AM