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Posts Just For You - This Week at ActiveRain October 26 to November 1, 2025

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Posts Just For You - This Week at ActiveRain October 26 to November 1, 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!

 

MarteOctober 26: Marte Cliff Back to grammar: Less vs fewer

First impressions matter, and not just when selling a home. How do you come across to your potential clients? I'm glad you're back, Marte Cliff.

 

 

LeanneOctober 27:  Leanne Smith    Sometimes Life Happens

Let’s send our support to Leanne. I learned something that’s important about our diet in her post!!!

 

 

Kelly October 28: Kelly McGovern Elvis is in the building!

What a cute and fun post from Kelly.

 

 

 

NickNick Vandekar Lost your way? Maybe, maybe not!

This is an excellent post to begin your week.

 

 

 

Ed October 30: Ed Silva When a Presidential Candidate Came to Waterbury, CT

Ed gave us a bit of history with this well-done Zoom homework post!!!

 

LewLew Corcoran Bay State Meets Heart of Dixie

What a clever and creative post from Lew!!! I hope he'll share more with us.

 

 

WandaWanda Kubat-Nerdin Avoid Paralysis by Analysis

This is another fun post from Wanda. I can picture her with the Ziploc bag.

 

 

JoanOctober 31: Joan Cox When you need a good laugh- Go buy a greeting card.

This is so true!!!! While you read Joan's post, you'll shake your head "yes!"

 

EllieEllie McIntire The Hidden Risk That Can Stall Your Closing

Ellie McIntire makes excellent points. What are they? Head over now.

 

 

DorieNovember 1:  Dorie Dillard    Creating Holiday Magic "In the Style of"- Our Fun Zoom Assignment

This was fun, and I loved how Dorie compared the different AI apps. Give it a try!!!

 

 

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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… WELCOME to November 2025 Challenge-Thankfulness for Fun and Points hosted by Lynn B. Friedman.

 

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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. 

 

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

November 11th - Wanda Kubat-Nerdin 
Spotlight on Utah 

November 18th - Roundtable Discussison
Marketing 1st Quarter 2026 in your market - What is your picture?

November 25th - Praful Thakkar 
AI Animation 

December 2nd - Buzz Mackintosh 
Spotlight on Maryland 

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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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. My record this week is hit and miss. That said everyone of your selections were terrific. Those I commented on thew first time around and those I read this morning over a cup of coffee. Now, as I move on, it is tie for another cup. Thanks! Enjoy your day watching football. 

Nov 02, 2025 05:11 AM
Kathy Streib

Thank you Wayne Martin I'm watching my Texans who are now tied with Denver and our QB is out with a concussion protocol.

Nov 02, 2025 12:51 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathy... six for me this week that I read and commented on. A couple I browsed and made no comment on. Happy Sunday!

Nov 02, 2025 05:13 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Nina Hollander, Broker I often read and don't comment, especially if the post has a lot of comments already and I don't have anything great to contribute. LOL

Nov 02, 2025 01:21 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy great job with choosing a wide variety of blog topics this week.

Nov 02, 2025 05:17 AM
Kathy Streib

Thank you George Souto I hope there was something for everyone. 

Nov 02, 2025 01:23 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

Thank you so much for selecting one of my posts, I'm honored! The Zoom meeting with Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD was so informative and the home work assignment was fun!

Nov 02, 2025 05:53 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Dorie Dillard Austin TX isn't this fun!!!!    I love it. 

Nov 02, 2025 02:32 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

Happy Sunday, Kathy.
I see we had a couple the same, but I also missed a couple you featured. Thanks for your round-up! 

Nov 02, 2025 05:54 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Carol Williams I noticed that we had some the same!!!!  Isn't it fun discovering different posts. 

Nov 02, 2025 02:34 PM
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

Great job putting together a varied lineup of blog content this week, as usual Kathy!

Nov 02, 2025 06:22 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Good Morning Kathy and Texans or Broncos today,  I pick Denver Broncos.  Sorry always look for you blog post first on Sunday's but did not today.

Nov 02, 2025 07:42 AM
Kathy Streib

Will Hamm it was a good game but Texans lost..and CJ went out with a concussion protocol. Bummer.

Nov 02, 2025 02:35 PM
Kelly McGovern
Realty Concierge International - Bellingham, MA
Working with Kelly is a good move

Elvis and I thank you for the recognition Kathy Streib !  I missed a couple - thanks for recommending them!

Nov 02, 2025 07:43 AM
Kathy Streib

Kelly McGovern That was such a fun post!!!!! Hope you enjoyed reading the other posts.

Nov 02, 2025 02:36 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Kathy Streib thank you so much, I truly appreciate all you do for all of us here in the Rain, boosting posts, introducing us to new bloggers and letting us see a post we missed. Have a wonderful week.

Nov 02, 2025 08:07 AM
Kathy Streib

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 awwww, thank you for your very kind words. I truly appreciate it.   Hope all is well with you and Annie. 

Nov 02, 2025 02:37 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, thanks for including my funny post about greeting cards this week.  I did read quite a few here.   Should be an interesting game today!!!   Go Broncos!  LOL

Nov 02, 2025 09:11 AM
Kathy Streib

Joan Cox it was an interesting game. I though it might go into OT but it was still good. 

Nov 02, 2025 02:37 PM
Joan Cox

Kathy Streib thought the Texans were really playing well, and we weren't, but as usual, the Broncos make us sit on the edge of our seats, and wait until 4th quarter!

Nov 02, 2025 03:39 PM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

great selections again this week Kathy. Thanks for sharing it. Have a good week! Bill

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

#AZVHV / Arizona Veterans Helping Veterans

Nov 02, 2025 09:42 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Kathy, for your recommendations.

Have a great day and an outstanding week.

Nov 02, 2025 09:54 AM
Kathy Streib

Roy Kelley i with you and Chef Dolores the same!!! Have a wonderful week. 

Nov 02, 2025 02:38 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Lots of great pics Kathy and I've read a number of them already.  Good stuff this week!

Nov 02, 2025 10:02 AM
Kathy Streib

Anna "Banana" Kruchten Glad you liked them. I love it when new members start writing blogs!!   We all learn from it. 

Nov 02, 2025 02:39 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I see that I have already read all of the posts in your list this week that I have an interest in reading, haha.

Nov 02, 2025 10:12 AM
Kathy Streib

Well, Brian England I won't tell the others you weren't interested in their posts!  Mums the word.

Nov 02, 2025 02:40 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

THANK YOU AGAIN for featuring my post with these greats, Kathy, in Posts Just For You. Much appreciated!

Nov 02, 2025 03:02 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Kathy Streib these are great list of posts for this week at ActiveRain, I need to go back and read the posts I missed. 

Nov 02, 2025 03:05 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy:

Looks like a great list...I hope to read some of them but as you know my online time has really dropped off recently.

Jeff

 

Nov 02, 2025 04:44 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I really like all these choices you made for features!! Nice job! Love and light the best!

Nov 02, 2025 09:25 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Such a thoughtful roundup, Kathy Streib! I really appreciate the way you spotlight posts that spark curiosity and connection. Thanks for sharing this—it’s like a little treasure map for learning and laughter 😊.

Nov 03, 2025 04:08 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you for your Sunday post! I actually did miss quite a few.

Nov 03, 2025 05:55 AM