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:
Note: I don't feature first-time blogs that aren't about real estate or appear to be spamming their own blogs. I consider that spamming the site.
Sez Sezer
Estefany Enriquez
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Get Off The Fence
By: Lou Ludwig
"As I see it..."
A Step-By-Step Guide: Marketing Online For Maximum Exposure
By: Shad Rockstad
"You need a simple plan you can repeat for every listing. When you follow the same steps each time, your days get easier and your results get steadier."
I Want To See A Home
By: Susan Mangigian
"A summer or so ago, I was meeting a buyer client at an open house. When we arrived, I ran into another past client with his sister and another woman."
What Does The Government Shutdown Mean For Real Estate
By: Robert Rauf
" The federal government shutdown is already affecting key parts of the housing market – and if you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, here’s what you need to know."
Zillow Crosses The Line: MLSs Must Enforce Cooperation Now
By: Danny Frank
"Zillow Seeks Forgiveness, Not Permission; and Why MLSs Must Draw the Line"
The Trick To Being Happy
By: Anna "Banana" Kruchten
"Being happy is easier than you think!"
Monday Is For Memory Day
By: Patricia Feager
"I took a very unusual Class today. It was called "Stephen F. Austin Did Not Found a Nudist Colony: "
The Hamptons On Long Island
By: Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
"Long before the Hamptons became a playground for celebrities and million-dollar mansions, it was a quiet stretch of farmland where families grew crops like corn, potatoes, and onions, while the water provided oysters, clams, and fish for local families."
The Stories Behind Big Elks Street Names
By: Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
"When you drive through Big Elk, the street names might seem like just another part of the neighborhood. But here, many of them connect directly to Pennsylvania’s founding family—the Penns—and the history they left behind."
This Month's Challenge:
ActiveRain October Challenge: Historical Stories About Your Location
Hosted by: Eileen Burns and Debe Maxwell
"Every community has a story to tell. Many places began with pioneers, farmers and fishermen. This month we welcome your story be it historical preservation, architecture, landmarks, traditions, festivals or industry that built your location."
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 until Nov 2nd)
1:00 p.m. Central time
2:00 p.m. Eastern time
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
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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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