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Posts Just For You - This Week at ActiveRain September 14 to September 20, 2025

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Posts Just For You - This Week at ActiveRain September 14 to September 20, 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!

 

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253September 15:  Jeffrey Dimuria    My AR Story Since 2007. Why Did I Start & How Do I Pay It Forward?

Jeffrey’s post was featured but I hope to shine more light on it. We were blessed when ActiveRain began to have many experienced agents sharing their knowledge with us. We also benefit from input from new members and agents. I admire Jeff for wanting to pay it forward.

 

BuzzSeptember 16: Buzz Mackintosh Old friend~New AR member

It's all about connections isn't it? Let's encourage Jeffrey Buffo to get involved here!!!

 

PatriciaSeptember 17: Patricia Feager Retirement- Embrace It

What a great look at embracing retirement!!! Patricia is probably busier now than before retirement!

 

*Note- special thank you to Patricia for this post...

September 18, 2025 Thankful for Kathy Streib

Thank you for reading the book about my family. Very kind of you.

 

Gwen Fowler  SC Lakes & Gwen Fowler Building in the South

Very true. What do they say...real estate is local!

 

 

 

BarbaraBarbara Todaro Fix and Flips...Double Closings...My Favorite

If your client wants a fix and flip or you want to try one yourself, know what you're doing.

 

NickSeptember 18: Nick Vandekar What the recent rate cut means for you!

Your clients have probably asked you about rate hikes. How are you answering?

 

DickDick Betts This Week in the Villages, Mike Collins Future Villager Pt1

Dick does casual and fun videos about The Villages. You really should look at this one. Great marketing!!!

 

NickNick Marr Emergency Steps Every Homeowner Should Know Water Damage

Do you know what to do???? Good information to share with your clients.

 

Associate Broker Falmouth MAAssociate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker Working With Purpose: How to Love What You Do and Achieve More

Find your purpose!!! Chime in!!

 

SteveSeptember 19: Steve Houck Water Heaters, Tankless vs Tanks

If you're looking at a new water heater, here's a good comparison.

 

HannahHannah Williams Let's Talk Real Estate Connections Friends We Made

See if you can guess who Hannah is talking about before scrolling down!!!

 

JerryJerry Newman The First-Time Buyer's Guide to Home Maintenance

Don't you wish you'd had one with your first home???!!!

 

 

DeeSeptember 20: Dee Toohey Article 10 or NARs Code of Ethics

With freedom of speech comes responsibility. And add to that, the willingness to accept any consequences of your speech.

 

KatKat Palmiotti Never Stop Exploring

I remember when Kat mentioned a camper/van and look what happened!!! Her message ...head to her post to find out!!

 

 

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Don’t forget this month’s challenge… Changing Seasons, Creating Connections, hosted by Leanne Smith and Bob “RealMan” Timm

 

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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 23rd - Paddy Deighan 
AI Training 

September 30th - Bob Timm 
Hosting a Podcast 

October 7th - Debe Maxwell 
Spotlight on North Carolina 

October 14th - John Henry 
The Mediterranean Diet

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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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Retired Broker, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Kathy,
I see a few on your list that I missed. Thanks for another great round-up. 

Sep 21, 2025 06:00 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Carol Williams thank you. My Astros suck.

Sep 21, 2025 11:06 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. A somber morning for me hearing that my drinking buddy from afar, Brian England, may be leaving the Rain. Rethink it Brian. At the same time I am in the corner with Nina Hollander, Broker and here because of the my AR friends and needing to stay in touch. Thanks for your weekly "Posts Just for You!". Enjoy your day.

Sep 21, 2025 06:02 AM
Brian England

Wayne Martin we can always stay in touch, if you truly want to, you have my number, haha.  Life in the Rain has been going downhill for quite some time now, and I think it is to the point where I don't have anything more to offer.  There are only a handful of people that I even interact with in the Rain, and I definitely don't feel as if I will even be missed by most of the participants in the Rain.

Sep 21, 2025 06:39 AM
Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin I love seeing your Trivia questions every day. They help to sharpen my mind and keep the dendrites firing. 

Sep 21, 2025 11:07 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..I have so many to catch up with!

Sep 21, 2025 06:21 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Dorie Dillard Austin TX Hope you're having a great Sunday and relaxing.

Sep 21, 2025 11:08 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you for your post and for including my post! I did miss quite a few this week and I'm happy I'm caught up (for now)

Sep 21, 2025 06:21 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Yes Kathy Streib and I needed a ladder to reach the top!

Sep 21, 2025 11:48 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti did it take long to wash the mud off????

Sep 21, 2025 11:08 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

Looks like I know many on your list but I'm also noticing some members I am not at all familiar with. Will have to check them out one day soon Kathy.

Sep 21, 2025 06:26 AM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 We have new members who are posting so I hope they'll continue to blog.

Sep 21, 2025 11:09 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Awww. Thanks again for the shout out Kathy. Since you inspired the post you need to take some credit!

Sep 21, 2025 06:39 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty did you see my suggestions for your next post??? It has to do with Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543's comment.

Sep 21, 2025 11:09 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hello, Kathy Streib I've only read a few posts on your list this week. Make yourself a fantastic day.  

 

Sep 21, 2025 07:48 AM
Kathy Streib

You too Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist I hope to give you a call soon.

Sep 21, 2025 11:10 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy and good group of blogs by talented people and thank you for sharing them with us on this Sunday.

Sep 21, 2025 08:28 AM
Kathy Streib

HI Will Hamm Texans are behind.

Sep 21, 2025 11:11 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, think this was the best week for reading your featured posts - nine!   Great choices.

Sep 21, 2025 08:50 AM
Kathy Streib

Joan Cox that's amazing since you've been busy exploring.

Sep 21, 2025 11:11 AM
Patricia Feager
Referral Specialist - DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Kathy Streib - what a pleasant surprise to see two of my posts featured! I read many of the ones you featured, and they were definitely not AI but rather authentic writers. I enjoy reading good stories 100% more than negative comments. As it is written, you reap what you sow. Building strong relationships is what attracted me then and now. 

Thank you again, for weeding through the blog posts and choosing good ones to feature in your weekly post.

Sep 21, 2025 09:21 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Patricia Feager I was happy to highlight your post!!!  I try to highlight original posts but the tools I use are not perfect..at all.

Sep 21, 2025 11:15 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

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

Sep 21, 2025 09:43 AM
Kathy Streib

HI Roy Kelley Hello to Chef Dolores. 

Sep 21, 2025 11:16 AM
Denise Copeland
NextGen Realty Services LLC - Jupiter, FL
Martin, St. Lucie and Palm Beach Home Sales

More great content! Thanks for sharing!

Sep 21, 2025 09:57 AM
Kathy Streib

HI Denise Copeland Thank you and you are very welcome.

Sep 21, 2025 11:16 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy I was over 50% this week.  That is pretty good for me.

Sep 21, 2025 11:53 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks so much for sharing this, Kathy Streib. I really appreciate how you highlight those lightbulb moments and bring attention to the great content on ActiveRain. It’s always inspiring to see the way you acknowledge everyone’s contributions and keep the community connected. Truly grateful for your insights!

Sep 21, 2025 02:28 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

That is a might fine list you have there, Kathy. Was surprised to see Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty participate in the monthly challenge and enjoyed Kat's adventure story!

Sep 21, 2025 06:35 PM
Hannah Williams

You hit the nail on the head Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! 

Sep 22, 2025 07:23 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kathy Streib I missed quite a few, but you seemed to find some good ones . Thank you for including my post this week. Let us all wish Jeff Dowler, CRS a Speedy Recovery 

Sep 22, 2025 07:23 AM
JORGE VAZQUEZ
Graystone Investment Group - Tampa, FL
Investor-Focused Broker | FL Statewide | 3,500+ De

Congrats to everyone here! Keep up the good work!

Sep 22, 2025 07:29 AM
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Thanks for your summary.  Have a productive week.

Sam Shueh

Sep 22, 2025 06:42 PM
Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

Thanks for the mention this week Kathy Streib. Your Astros will need to turn it up a notch if they want to make the post season ⚾ 

Sep 24, 2025 10:15 AM
Matthew Klinowski, PA
Downing Frye Realty - Naples, FL
Naples Golf Guy | Find Your Dream Lifestyle

Kathy, thank you for taking the time to pull together another great round of posts. Very much appreciated as there are just not enough hours in the day to read everything. Enjoy your weekend. Matt

Sep 27, 2025 04:23 AM