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Thankful Thursday - October 9, 2025

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Real Estate Agent with Referral Specialist - DFW FINE PROPERTIES 0506509

Journaling 10/9/2025

 

Thankful for our Community. No matter who we are, where we live, or what type of membership we belong to, we are part of a community. On ActiveRain we share common goals, information about the real estate industry, neighborhoods, and general information.


ActiveRain is a social on-line group.  We are unique members with different backgrounds and experiences. We share(d) a large part of our lives in the real estate industry. It is something to be proud of and thankful for too! Many have formed strong bonds of friendship. If you are new to AR, welcome. 


 

Relationships are the backbone of a community. The stronger the bonds, the stronger the community stays intact. At the heart of the community are values: Truth, integrity, respect, honesty, and unity. 

 



Get involved! 
Log on! Raise your hand! Submit good blog posts! Leave positive feedback! If you can't say anything nice, don't comment at all. Join the Tuesday Zoom meetings! Challenge yourself to a monthly AR Challenge! Reach out and don't be afraid to ask questions! 


Members were not a random selection. We are glad you joined! We are created to help one another. There are ways to get help. Interact on weekly Tuesday Zoom meeting. Contact
ActiveRain Member Support when there are technical issues. Try Q&A. Reach out and connect. Stay Paws-itive!




Inquiring minds want to know. How can you get your needs met? Share what you know and know how to ask. Membership means you are part of a community that offers members a place where they are valued, accepted, and understood. Keep ActiveRain professional. 

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Patricia - yes, ActiveRain is a community where diversity continues to reside.  Each person can participate in their own way given the generous parameters of membership.  

Oct 09, 2025 04:37 AM
Patricia Feager

Michael Jacobs - Your many years of dedication to the profession is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your generous comment that means so much.

 

Oct 09, 2025 12:02 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I hope that all newbies will read this post and decide to get active and interact, there are a lot of great connections to be made in the Rain!  You even got Michael Jacobs to comment, and comments from him in the Rain are few and far between these days, haha.

Oct 09, 2025 05:09 AM
Michael Jacobs

Brian England - you know it's not nice to beg.  HaHaHappy Thursday.  🤣🐾🤣

Oct 09, 2025 05:18 AM
Patricia Feager

Brian England - This post is good for all members, new, just beginning, and seasoned members. 

Oct 09, 2025 12:04 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Yes, this is an accurate overview of ActiveRain - and being involved is the way to go!

Oct 09, 2025 05:44 AM
Patricia Feager

Kat Palmiotti - Hello!

Being involved helps members to grow by leaps and bounds! Belonging to a positive social media platform designed for the real estate professionals (past, present, and future) is a great gift we give ourselves. I'm glad we met via ActiveRain and had time to meet in person.Those were great days for me. 

Oct 09, 2025 12:08 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Patricia. So many, whom I consider close friends here I the Rain, I have never personally met. That speaks well for this platform and all you have to do to be part of it is participate. Enjoy your day.

Oct 09, 2025 05:49 AM
Patricia Feager

Hello Wayne Martin - ActiveRain made it easy for members to get involved, learn, grow, and have many opportunities to challenge themselves to become more knowledgeable and valued to our clients and others. Day by day, year-by-year, we keep learning and enjoy the camaraderie.  

Oct 09, 2025 12:13 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Patricia... ditto to what Wayne Martin said. While I've met any number of AR members face-to-face there are many I consider friends whom I've yet to meet in person.

Oct 09, 2025 06:04 AM
Patricia Feager

Nina Hollander, Broker - Ditto to what you said too! Although we never met in person, I do believe that if perchance we met, you would be exactly like you are to everyone on AR - a true professional, very knowledgeable, and a great sense of humor. It would be fun to meet you! But just communicating with you here on AR is more than satisfying!

Oct 09, 2025 12:16 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Patricia Feager 🥰

Oct 09, 2025 12:17 PM
Patricia Feager

♥️

Oct 09, 2025 12:26 PM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Thank you for the great information. Have a fantastic week!

 

Bill Salvatore, Realtor

Arizona Elite Properties

#AZVHV / Arizona Veterans Helping Veterans

Oct 09, 2025 08:11 AM
Patricia Feager

GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore - Thanks for stopping by. May you have a great week.

Oct 09, 2025 12:16 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Patricia well said!   I've been a member since 2006 and have met  probably thousand+ members over the years. Little did I realize at first the enormity of the community relationships that were being built.  But in 2008/2009 I got it.  I was amazed by how many members are exactly who they say they are online - genuine, sincere and so SO professional. We are truly blessed to have this amazing community!

Oct 09, 2025 10:00 AM
Patricia Feager

Anna "Banana" Kruchten - Isn't it wonderful that as the years go by, you begin to hear the news about a location, such as Phoenix, AZ, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Charlotte, NC, Houston, TX, etc.,  and it's the people you built relationships with over the years whose names come to mind! If someone in your community says they are needing to move to Long Island, NY, immediately you know who to refer! And when we hear about hurricanes or fires, many of us will try to get a hold of others impacted by inclement weather just to check to make sure they are okay. We really are a one-for-all and all-for-one community!!!

Oct 09, 2025 12:24 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good afternoon Patricia Feager ,

So glad to see your post featured! Well deserved! I've been a member since October 28th ad can't say enough about this AR site. I've always learned something from different members and enjoyed the members I've met!

Oct 09, 2025 01:51 PM
Patricia Feager

Dorie Dillard Austin TX - Always kind, respectful, and successful. Thank you for your sweet comment. Since I've known you, you are always professional and never rude. You are Ms. Manners with proper etiquette and truly a wise professional. 

Oct 09, 2025 04:15 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Patricia, this is probably the only place where you know someone only through their blog, but then invite them to stay at your house!  True story!

Oct 09, 2025 02:03 PM
Patricia Feager

Joan Cox - Someday, when you're retired and living in Portugal, you could write a book or a magazine article about "this is probably the only place where you know someone only through their blog, but then invite them to stay at your house!" If that does happen, I want to read it!

Oct 09, 2025 04:16 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Patricia I get a chuckle when I hear people complain that they don't feel welcomed or part of a community, when they just sit back and don't get involved in anything.

Oct 09, 2025 03:00 PM
Patricia Feager

George Souto - I wonder if your Spirit Animal is the Wise Old Owl. I can picture you sitting in a comfortable chair chuckling because of things you seen or heard on ActiveRain. You are one of those members that makes blogging fun and entertaining! You've got a good heart and soul!

Oct 09, 2025 04:20 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Patricia Feager  It is nice when others take the time to communicate with each other.  You take the time to tell your story, and others listen and react. It is like Magic 

Oct 09, 2025 06:56 PM
Patricia Feager

Hannah Williams - Thank you!

You made me so, very happy! If we were neighbors, I'd want you for a best friend. 

Oct 10, 2025 02:21 AM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Patricia Feager thank you for sharing an excellent blog for explaining the perfect ActiveRain community.

Oct 09, 2025 08:10 PM
Patricia Feager

John Pusa - You say the nicest things. Thank you. Your comment was perfect! That is because of members like you, that ActiveRain continues to thrive. 

Oct 10, 2025 02:22 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thank you so much for sharing this warm and insightful post, Patricia Feager. Your words truly highlight the importance of community and connection, which I believe are the heart of what makes ActiveRain special. I appreciate your thoughtful reminder to get involved and support one another. It's a gentle nudge we all need to stay engaged and uplifted.

Oct 10, 2025 02:37 AM
Patricia Feager

Lew Corcoran - your active role in real estate education, attending Zoom meetings, Q&A, support, and co-hosting AR Challenges is greatly appreciated! Your talent in staging, photography, and communication on ActiveRain provides value to agents in the business. 

Thank you, for all you do!

Oct 10, 2025 03:17 AM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

I am thankful I got to meet you here Patricia Feager  You ae always so positive and upbeat!!  I agree with all you have said in this post about Active rain members! This is a special place with special people! You are inspiring me to  try and engage more!!

Oct 12, 2025 12:18 AM
Patricia Feager
Referral Specialist - DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Debra Leisek - there are days I feel like we are kindred spirits. I also consider you a positive and upbeat person. ActiveRain is special, because of dear people, like you! Members are like a fountain of youth, with fresh ideas, clean hearts, and glorious inspiration!

Oct 12, 2025 09:05 AM