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Second Chance Saturday: Week 420

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Education & Training with Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals.

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: We don't feature first-time blogs that aren't about real estate or those that appear to be spamming their own blogs. We consider that spamming the site. I also don't feature blogs that don't allow comments.


Bill Miller 
Rob Hannaford  
Angel Tucker  
Cassandra Sterling  
Tina Hannaford  
Nisus Real Estate  


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People Grow Old When They Desert Their Dreams 
By: Lou Ludwig (In Memoriam) 
"As I see it..."

Grandpa's House Of Surprises  
By: Mike Young 
"A comical tale of family, fortune, and the power of paint.

I See The Problem, Can You? 
By: Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518 
"I showed eight houses this weekend. Every single one of them was vacant — no furniture, no owners, no renters. Just empty rooms waiting for a buyer who can make the numbers work."  

When "We Buy Ugly Houses" Got Ugly: What Investors Can Learn 
By: Rentish Podcast 
"Recently, Zach and Patrick from episode 30 of the Rent-ish pod broke down an interesting story. If you’ve ever driven past a “We Buy Ugly Houses” billboard and thought, 'who actually calls those numbers'? you’re not alone. 

Rediscovering Our Humanity  
By: Dorie Dillard Austin TX 
"AI seems to be on everyone’s lips these days, shaping conversations, decisions, and even how we define intelligence. But as technology grows smarter, I can’t help but wonder: are we forgetting to talk about authentic humanity"?  

The Leaders Lexicon: How To Use Words That Inspire, Not Instruct 
By: Darryl Davis, CSP 
"Language isn’t just decoration — it’s the foundation of how people perceive themselves, your team, and your brand."  

Creative Ways To Meet Your New Neighbors 
By: Renee Hahn 
"Buying a new home isn’t just about four walls and a roof, it’s also about the community you’re stepping into. For many buyers, one of the most exciting (and sometimes intimidating) parts of moving is meeting the people who live nearby."  

What To Do When You Have No Motivation
By: Kelly McGovern 
"Here are some experiments to try to get motivated:"  

Philadelphia Steals & Deals Bottled Water Or Tap Water 
By: Hannah Williams 
"I was made aware of the money I was spending and throwing away. In fact, it was most likely slowly making me sick as well as wasting my money. I have a feeling many of you will be as shocked as I was" 

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

November 4th - Paddy Deighan 
AI - Q&A - Open Discussion 

November 11th - Wanda Kubat-Nerdin 
Spotlight on Utah

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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!

#SecondChanceSaturday

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Carol Williams

"Information is FREE.
Knowledge, Experience & Integrity Are Priceless."

- Carol Williams

Retired: Real Estate Broker/Owner, Property Manager 
Coaching, goal setting, and marketing consultant

Active: Golf & Travel Blogger
"Golf isn't a sport. It's a lifestyle."
SeniorWomenGolfers.com
TopTeamCarol@gmail.com
 

Whatever You're Doing, Make It Fun!



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

Another nice roundup in the Rain, there is always plenty to learn and great people to connect with!

Oct 25, 2025 04:22 AM
Carol Williams

Thank you, Brian England 
I hope you have some fun plans for the weekend... and not all work. 😊

Oct 25, 2025 08:22 AM
Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

Thanks Carol for second chance Saturday features!!!

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 

Oct 25, 2025 05:02 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Sham Reddy CRS 
Thanks for checking in on this week's SCS selections.
Have a great weekend.

Oct 25, 2025 08:23 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Carol Williams six new members is a good week these days.

Oct 25, 2025 05:16 AM
Carol Williams

Hi George Souto 
It has been a little slower lately for new members. 
Have a great weekend.

Oct 25, 2025 08:23 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Carol... just three for me this week and yet I feel like I did a lot of reading.

Oct 25, 2025 05:23 AM
Carol Williams

Good morning, Nina Hollander, Broker 
It's hard to keep up with everything in the Rain. I'm always amazed at the posts Kathy Streib finds that I miss.

Oct 25, 2025 08:24 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

This roundup’s a gem, Carol Williams 💎. Thanks for spotlighting voices that might’ve slipped past the radar. There’s real heart and insight in these shares, and I’m grateful you gave them room to shine. Second chances never felt so timely.

Oct 25, 2025 05:28 AM
Carol Williams

Thank you, Lew Corcoran 
I appreciate you stopping by to check out this week's selections! 
Enjoy your weekend.

Oct 25, 2025 08:24 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you for your post! I did miss several good posts but am now caught up!

Oct 25, 2025 05:35 AM
Carol Williams

Good morning, Kat Palmiotti 
Have a marvelous Montana weekend!

Oct 25, 2025 08:25 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Thank you!

Oct 25, 2025 11:25 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Carol. Back to normal, missed more than I caught the first time around. Thanks for your series. Enjoy your day.

Oct 25, 2025 06:55 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Wayne Martin 

Speaking of series, are you watching the World Series?

Oct 25, 2025 08:25 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Saturday morning, Carol. Thank you very much for sharing your recommendations.

Have an outstanding weekend.

We have a sunny morning for Maryland golfers. But, they need their sweaters.

Oct 25, 2025 08:16 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Happy Saturday and thank you for sharing  your list Carol with us today.  Hope you are still getting some golf in.

 

Oct 25, 2025 09:37 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hello Miss Carol Williams - I managed to read some of your picks this week. I just read Miss Hannah Williams post about water because it was posted in Mr. Crappy's Group. 

Thank you for all that you do here in the Rain! 

I have got to get busy and complete my challenge homework.

Oct 25, 2025 10:07 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Lots of interesting post titles Carol.  I'll do some catch up reading later as we're helping out a neighbor this morning AND my old treadmill is coming back to our house for me to use - slowly at first! Enjoy your day in Yuma!

Oct 25, 2025 10:27 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Carol Williams Missed these posts this week, except for mine. Thank you for including it this week. Enjoy your week sista 

Oct 25, 2025 10:55 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Carol,

Thank you for including my post..what a lovely surprise. I'm off the read and comment on a few I missed!

Oct 25, 2025 11:22 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Carol, well I only caught 3 of these this week!   Nice list of great posts.

Oct 25, 2025 03:55 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Carol- great selections this week.  It has been busier than usual for me this week so I needed your post to do some catching up. Thank you.

Oct 25, 2025 05:59 PM
Kelly McGovern
Realty Concierge International - Bellingham, MA
Working with Kelly is a good move

Carol Williams who doesn’t love a second chance?  Thank you!

Oct 26, 2025 08:23 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Carol:

Thanks for the reading list...I keep hoping to get back to more on-line time but my back recovery is very slow these past few weeks. I'm sorry to have missed these.

Jeff

Oct 26, 2025 10:49 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Another week of interesting titles and a few good reads to boot. Thank you for your efforts.

Oct 26, 2025 12:34 PM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD
http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com - Vail, CO
Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D

as always, thank you for these summaries..they are very helpful to catch up!!

Oct 28, 2025 02:44 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Carol Williams Wow - Week 420 for this! Can't believe! Let me try to catch up!

Oct 31, 2025 10:22 PM