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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain September 28 to October 4, 2025

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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain September 28 to October 4, 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!

 

Mike September 30: Mike Cooper Everything has a last time

Hope you'll read Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV's post!!! He could not be more right.

 

 

KatKat Palmiotti If I were to have a podcast...

Kat was the first to jump in on this week's Zoom "homework." She picked a topic perfect for her and where she is now.

 

 

DianaDiana Bolanos The Secret Sauce of Realtor Marketing: Consistency Over Perfection

Let's welcome Diana Bolanos to ActiveRain. Her post is spot on!

 

Ed Ed Silva When Other Forces Know What to Do To Get Your Attention

Interesting look back by Ed, once again showing all of us what a unique community this is.

 

PatriciaPatricia Feager AR September Challenge

Love the memories Patricia shared with us. So many members I miss seeing here.

 

 

JoanJoan Cox Making the Most of Your ActiveRain Membership

If you go visit Joan in Portugal, make sure to bring sevearl cans of chilies.

 

 

JanJan Green Getting to Know Thomas J. Nelson- September Challenge

Jan did a great job getting to know Thomas! I've been reading his post for years but found out a lot more.

 

 

AndrewOctober 1:  Andrew Mooers   Maine Fall Foliage Near Peak Colors

If you’re in need of some Fall colors, you’ll see them here. Andrew’s pictures and video are remarkable. 

 

NickNick Vandekar Was it the marketing, staging, or the St. Joseph statue?

Clever marketing by Nick and cute post!

 

HannahHannah Williams Philadelphia Steals and Deals, Ross for Less Talk for Less

With the holidays around the corner, let's hope Hannah brings her series back.

 

Bob "RealMan"October 2: Bob "RealMan" Timm Content...For the Moment

What a sweet and thought-provoking post from Bob.

 

 

BrianBrian England Marigold Village- Site History

I read Brian's post and forgot to comment on it. He's been working on this and it was fun reading about the site's history.

 

 

Thomas J. Nelson, REALTORThomas J. Nelson Not an ActiveRain Contest...Just a Pleasure ...Getting to Know Lew

I love that Thomas decided to call Lew, no contest points involved. And we get to know more about Lew!

 

JohnOctober 3: John Meussner Government Shutdown- What It Means for You

John spells it out for you and your clients.

 

 

SamSam Miller BEWARE of the Quit Claim Deed If You Are Getting a Divorce

How many would not be aware of this? Good information to share.

 

Gwen Fowler  SC Lakes & October 4: Gwen Fowler Small Lot? Verify the Septic Tank is On the Lot

Great point made by Gwen.

 

 

CarolSeries: Carol Williams The Presidents

Just in case you've missed her series, Carol is working her way through former Presidents. If you were asleep during 1 PM History class (I didn't sleep but wanted to) or even if you weren't, you'll want to follow this series.

 

 

 

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ActiveRain Tuesday Zoom Challenge: 🌧️
This is the first (I think) ActiveRain Challenge to run for more than one month. You want points?  It’s here. You want to learn? Got that too! Want to have fun? You’re covered! 

 

 

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Don’t forget this month’s challenge… 

ActiveRain October Challenge: Historical Stories About Your Location hosted by Eileen Burns 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. 

 

October 7th - Hosted by: Debe Maxwell  
Roundtable Discussion 

October 14th - John Henry 
The Mediterranean Diet

October 21st - Debe Maxwell 
Spotlight on North Carolina 

October 28th - Paddy Deighan 
AI - Image & Video Use In Real Estate

 

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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Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I see two posts on your list that I have yet to read and I might check out one of them, haha.

Oct 05, 2025 05:37 AM
Kathy Streib

Brian England enjoy them!!! Hope you had a good Sunday. 

Oct 05, 2025 07:29 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy that is a lot of excellent choices this week, and I read several of them during the week.

Oct 05, 2025 05:50 AM
Kathy Streib

HI George Souto How are the leaves your way???

Oct 05, 2025 07:29 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. Let's just say it was not a wipeout! I did catch one the first time around. Thanks for your series. Enjoy your day.

Oct 05, 2025 06:16 AM
Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin  Hope you had some time to catch up with some of them today!

Oct 05, 2025 07:30 PM
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 list to feature this Sunday. I see there are a few I missed so off to read and comment on.

Oct 05, 2025 06:37 AM
Kathy Streib

Dorie Dillard Austin TX hope you enjoyed them and that you're taking it easy. 

Oct 05, 2025 07:30 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy and once again you came up with a great list of bloggers for us this Sunday.  Hope Your NFL team wins today.

 

Oct 05, 2025 06:57 AM
Kathy Streib

Will Hamm our teams won...Yea!!!!!

Oct 05, 2025 07:31 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Thanks Kathy, appreciate the boost.

Oct 05, 2025 07:07 AM
Kathy Streib

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 always happy to do so.

Oct 05, 2025 07:31 PM
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 missed a few on your list, so I need to catch up.  Thanks so much for including my Franklin Pierce post in your line-up. It's a sad story. 

Oct 05, 2025 07:27 AM
Kathy Streib

Carol Williams it shows you that we're all only human. 

Oct 05, 2025 07:31 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Very nice and LONG group of posts Kathy. I even added a new contact to my space.

Oct 05, 2025 07:28 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty Always good to discover someone new to read!!!

Oct 05, 2025 07:32 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

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

Have a great day.

Oct 05, 2025 07:43 AM
Kathy Streib

HI Roy Kelley hope you and Chef Dolorers are well. 

Oct 05, 2025 07:32 PM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Appreciate the shout out, making the cut for blog posts to check out this week! Thank you Kathy Streib !

Oct 05, 2025 10:09 AM
Kathy Streib

Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573 Happy to do so. Your photos and videos are stunning.

Oct 05, 2025 07:33 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hello Kathy Streib I am surprised I read many of your selected posts this week.  Thank you for all that you do here in the Rain. 

Oct 05, 2025 12:12 PM
Kathy Streib

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist I still think your podcast idea would be a good one!!!

Oct 05, 2025 07:33 PM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Hi Kathy, I always like to check your selection, and Carol's. Sometimes I catch myself I am only reading those two posts, in stead of the blogs on Active Rain. 

Oct 05, 2025 12:36 PM
Kathy Streib

Steffy Hristova I can't catch them all but happy to help.

Oct 05, 2025 07:34 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, just now getting to commenting, as had to watch the BRONCO WIN against the Eagles, what a game!   Thank you for including my post, and the Rules to come, must bring green chiles!   LOL

Oct 05, 2025 01:54 PM
Kathy Streib

Joan Cox my jaw dropped when I read how much they were!!!!  Yea Broncos...they're looking good. 

Oct 05, 2025 07:35 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

So much information to take in, Kathy! I enjoyed Sam Miller's post about quick claim deed's on a property when people are divorcing. It's true that we don't know, until we do!

Oct 05, 2025 05:37 PM
Kathy Streib

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! I agree. And in a divorce, you're being pulled in so many ways. Guess what I'm making this week!!!!

Oct 05, 2025 07:35 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

I believe it might involve chocolate! 🔮

Oct 06, 2025 12:41 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

It's a great honor to be among this group Kathy Streib , I can't thank you enough.

Oct 05, 2025 06:40 PM
Kathy Streib

Bob "RealMan" Timm you are very welcome.

Oct 05, 2025 07:36 PM
John Meussner
Catalyst Mortgage - Fair Oaks, CA
#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

Thanks so much for including my post, Kathy : )

Oct 06, 2025 09:46 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Lots of great posts Kathy!  I've had a chance to read some  of them but have some catching up to do after being offline for a few days.  Happy Monday!

Oct 06, 2025 10:03 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Hi Kathy Streib, and thank you for sharing this thoughtful overview of the week’s highlights here on ActiveRain. Your curated insights truly remind us how much value this community offers, and I appreciate you taking the time to spotlight such a diverse range of posts. It’s always inspiring to see the mix of stories, tips, and personal moments that keep this space vibrant and engaging.

Oct 06, 2025 11:18 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

What a great list of posts!  I powered through and read them all.  You have an eye for great posts Kathy!

Oct 06, 2025 11:50 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Once again, Kathy, I feel a little behind, but I couldn’t be happier two find out what’s in store for me this week.

Oct 08, 2025 11:17 PM