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Second Chance Saturday: Week 425

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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.
 
 
Yeiry (JD) Sanches 
Christopher Blizzard  
Sandhu Sran Mortgages  
Joan Bennett  
Jessy Sansa  
Michael Kahler  


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Your Life... Is A Life Without Limitations   
By: Lou Ludwig (In Memoriam) 
"As I see it..."  

How To Address Grief At A Holiday Gathering 
By: Kelly McGovern 
"The grieving process varies from person to person. It's important to do what feels right for you."  

How To Winterize Your Home In Maryland (Before Winter Screws You) 
By: Adam Chubbuck 
"The temps are dropping faster than a recruit on burpee day, and Jack Frost is lining up a haymaker straight to your pipes."  

My Attempt At Our Zoom Meeting Assignment 11-15-2025 
By: Kathy Streib 
"Don’t be afraid to try any of this. I’m more likely to use AI for creating graphics or photos but this was fun."  

When Gemini Says "Nope" - My CMA Adventure Takes A Turn 
By: Dorie Dillard Austin TX 
"Today’s AR Zoom homework came with a twist, and a few laughs..." 

What Top Real Estate Marketing Companies Do Differently   
By: Shad Rockstad 
"Shopping for marketing help can feel like guessing. One vendor sells “tools,” another pushes ads, and you’re still the one holding the bag."

Where's Yours, Karen? 
By: Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! 
"The local Elk's Lodge was serving up their weekly steak dinner on Wednesday night. Many members and their guests showed up in support. The following is part of a conversation between two people at the bar."  

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This Month's Challenge:
Welcome To November 2025 Challenge: Thankful For Fun & Points
(Only 2 days left)
Hosted by: Lynn B. Friedman
"Share a Client's praise and why it meant so much to you."
  

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. Go to Q&A just before the meeting for the current link.  
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 is back to Mountain time) 
1:00 p.m.    Central time
2:00 p.m.    Eastern time
   

Dec. 2nd - Praful Thakkar
Nano Banana 

Dec. 9th - Roundtable Discussion 

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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."
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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

I give so many newbies a second chance and even more chances than that, but eventually I have to give up on them if they don't seem to want to interact and be active in the Rain, haha.

Nov 29, 2025 04:16 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Brian England 
I know... it's sad they don't know what they are missing. 

Nov 29, 2025 05:03 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you for your weekly post! I did miss a few but am all caught up. I hope your day is wonderful.

Nov 29, 2025 05:06 AM
Carol Williams

Good morning, Kat Palmiotti 
I hope you and Anthony have some fun adventures for the weekend, maybe with family still there??

Nov 29, 2025 06:25 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Carol. Missed more than I caught. Will have some reading to do later. This morning it's about the grandkids and snow. Thanks! Enjoy your day.

Nov 29, 2025 06:08 AM
Carol Williams

Have fun with the g-kids, Wayne Martin 

Nov 29, 2025 06:26 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

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

Enjoy the weekend!

Nov 29, 2025 06:17 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Roy Kelley 
I hope you and Dolores have a nice weekend as well. 

Nov 29, 2025 06:28 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Carol. Three for me this week. Meantime, trust you are enjoying the Thanksgiving weekend and feeling fine.

Nov 29, 2025 06:22 AM
Carol Williams

Thanks, Nina Hollander, Broker 
Yes, I'm doing well. I have a follow up with the cardiologist on the 8th, so I'm hoping I can get off some of the meds.

Nov 29, 2025 06:29 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! I see I missed one so off to read and comment. Glad to hear you are feeling better!

Nov 29, 2025 07:39 AM
Carol Williams

You're very welcome, Dorie Dillard Austin TX 
Thank you, as always, for checking in on the week's selections.

Nov 29, 2025 08:54 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Another nice collection of posts and I already read a couple. The Zoom posts are creative to say the least.

Nov 29, 2025 08:31 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 
It might have been the most challenging assignment yet.

Nov 29, 2025 08:54 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hi Carol I don't think I've read any of your suggestions but then again I've not been online all that much this week with the holiday keeping me busy.  Thanks for putting this together!   Cheers!

Nov 29, 2025 09:42 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Anna "Banana" Kruchten 
I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving! All is well here. 😊

Nov 29, 2025 09:49 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Did you get my voicemail I left yesterday, I think.

Nov 29, 2025 09:53 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

THANK YOU for featuring my levity post, Carol, among all these great ones. Hope you also had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are feeling better!

Nov 29, 2025 10:02 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! 
We all need a little levity each day.

Dec 01, 2025 05:44 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hello, Miss Carol Williams - I actually read a few of your picks this week and then read a few I had not previously read.  

Thank you for all that you do here in the Rain and for your supportive friendship! 

Nov 29, 2025 10:03 AM
Carol Williams

Good morning, Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist 
Thanks for stopping by to check out last week's selections. 
Have a great week. 

Dec 01, 2025 05:45 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Carol Williams  Fantastic Choices this week, I am on my way out. and will be back to read more tomorrow

Nov 29, 2025 10:19 AM
Hannah Williams

Carol Williams It has been a busy weekend. I hope you are doing well. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow 

Dec 01, 2025 09:08 AM
Carol Williams

Good morning, Hannah Williams 
I hope you had a great weekend. 

Dec 01, 2025 05:46 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, only caught two of these posts this week.  Hoping you had a good Thanksgiving and feeling better.

Nov 29, 2025 01:06 PM
Carol Williams

Yes. Thank you, Joan Cox 
Working back into "life". 😊

Dec 01, 2025 05:46 AM
Kelly McGovern
Realty Concierge International - Bellingham, MA
Working with Kelly is a good move

Thanks for the second chance Carol Williams !  I missed two. Thanks for bringing them to my attention!

Nov 29, 2025 03:55 PM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Kelly McGovern 
A lot of people struggle with grief during the holidays. Few people know how to deal with those who are trying to get through the holidays without their loved one(s).

Dec 01, 2025 05:55 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Carol- thank you for doing this every week and many thanks for including my post. 

Nov 29, 2025 05:09 PM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Kathy Streib 
It appears everyone had a different experience with the Zoom assignment.

Dec 01, 2025 05:56 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

This series is such a gift, Carol Williams 🙂. The way you spotlight overlooked posts and welcome new voices keeps the community vibrant, and I’m grateful for the care you put into sharing it. It’s a reminder that second chances often bring out the best connections!

Nov 30, 2025 02:06 AM
Carol Williams

Thank you, Lew Corcoran 
I'm glad you appreciate the weekly series.

Dec 01, 2025 05:56 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Carol Williams I did pretty good this week, I read more than 50% of them.

Nov 30, 2025 03:57 PM
Carol Williams

Good job, George Souto 
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. 

Dec 01, 2025 05:57 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Carol, sorry was not on the Rain that last two days but thanks for sharing your list with me.

Dec 01, 2025 09:39 AM