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Posts Just For You - This Week at ActiveRain January 4 to January 10, 2026

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Posts Just For You - This Week at ActiveRain January 4 to January 10, 2026

 

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!

 

DougJanuary 4: Doug Jones     Home Inspections Shouldn’t Only Happen at Purchase

Good reasons why home inspections are beneficial throughout a home’s life. 

 

Kathleen Daniels, ProbateKathleen Daniels    Reflect. Rejoice. Renew. | Letting Go of Crap! 

Many of us want to do this…every year. Kathleen leads the way. 

 

 

DorieJanuary 5:  Dorie Dillard    Choosing Hope in the Space Between

Keep Dorie’s post close or share it with a friend who needs encouragement. 

 

 

KellyKelly Coleman Why Authenticity is My Only Marketing Strategy 

Please welcome Kelly to ActiveRain!!!  I’m looking forward to more posts from her. I think you’ll like what she has to say is her marketing strategy.  

 

LiseJanuary 8: Lise Howe   Whatever Happened to S&H Green Stamps?

Do you remember these?  Fun post from Lise.

 

 

DickDick Betts     Regrettable Trends. Remember Any?

I do remember some of the trends Dick mentioned, like the wall of mirrors!  What do you remember?

 

Nina Nina Hollander   Happy Birthday To Avon! The Original "Influencer" Turns 140 In 2026.

It’s not just about Avon but how they paved the way!!! 

 

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff.January 9:  Lawrence (Larry) & Sheila Agranoff   Reflect. Rejoice. Renew.

It’s not about doing more. Read to see what their focus is. 

 

 

NickNick Vandekar    Reflect, Renew, and Rejoice 2026

So much in Nick’s post, from sharing with us his 2025 to using ChatGPT as his marketing assistant and coach. Try it!

 

 

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Don’t forget this month’s challenge…Reject, Rejoice, Renew hosted by Leanne Smith and Carol Williams

 

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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. 

 

January 13th - Spotlight on California 
Thomas J. Nelson 

 

Here is the ongoing link to each Zoom meeting

11:00 a.m. Pacific time (Arizona, same as Pacific until Nov 3rd)!

12:00 p.m. Mountain time   (Arizona, as of Nov. 3rd)

1:00 p.m. Central time

2:00 p.m. Eastern time

 

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. I may be on a new trend! I caught more than I missed the first time around. A good thing. The ones I missed were great posts. Hopefully it is a timing issue and not me not paying enough attention. Thanks as usual. Enjoy your day rooting for your team of choice. 

Jan 11, 2026 05:25 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Wayne Martin so far the teams I've wanted to win, won!!!!   Glad you liked the ones you missed.

Jan 11, 2026 06:18 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning again, Kathy. Six for me this week and thank you again for including me on this stellar list!

Thank you

Jan 11, 2026 05:27 AM
Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker happy to do so. Even though we don't take it for granted, our freedoms come from the Lovely ladies of Avon.

Jan 11, 2026 06:20 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib each generation should remember to be thankful for and honor the previous generation for paving the way for them.

Jan 12, 2026 04:29 AM
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

Thanks for including us this week Kathy. Very much appreciated!

Jan 11, 2026 06:22 AM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 very happy to do so!!!  Hope you had a wonderful weekend.

Jan 11, 2026 06:20 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you as always for your Sunday post - I had missed a few but I'm all caught up now.

Jan 11, 2026 06:26 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Kat Palmiotti   See you on Tuesday.  

Jan 11, 2026 06:21 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Good group of posts as always. This was a fun week to get back into it.

Jan 11, 2026 06:39 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty it has been and I'm noticing some new bloggers.

Jan 11, 2026 06:22 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 for another great list and including mine in your lineup! I'm going to try and comment on a few before I leave for Houston.

Jan 11, 2026 06:59 AM
Kathy Streib

Dorie Dillard Austin TX your health first...ActiveRain can wait!!!!!

Jan 11, 2026 06:22 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Mr. Crappy 💩 and I thank you so much for the shout-out Miss Kathy Streib .

I've read some of your picks this week - yet have more reading to do.  

Jan 11, 2026 08:43 AM
Kathy Streib

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist you are very welcome.  Your post is what many of us would like to do. 

Jan 11, 2026 06:24 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Kathy, for your recommendations. Have an outstanding week.

Jan 11, 2026 09:06 AM
Kathy Streib

Roy Kelley hope you and Chef Dolores are staying warm.

Jan 11, 2026 06:24 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy there have been several excellent Reflect, Rejoice, Renew blogs this week and you did a great job in highlighting a few of them.

Jan 11, 2026 11:28 AM
Kathy Streib

George Souto Thank you. I love reading the challenge blogs.

Jan 11, 2026 06:25 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Kathy Streib these are great list of post for this week January 4 to January 10. Have a great week.

Jan 11, 2026 08:06 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Thanks so much for recognizing my rabbit hole post about S&H green stamps - it was fun to do the "research" on it. 

Jan 12, 2026 04:58 AM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

You are so kind to curate all these posts for us each week - I miss so many of them during the course of the week - and then you come along and share the high lights with us! 

Jan 12, 2026 04:59 AM
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

Hi Kathy,
You put together another great round-up. I missed a few, so I need to go back and catch them.

Jan 12, 2026 05:20 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kathy Streib What treasures were written this week! I must say they were delightful to read, and there were just a few that I missed - Great job as always 

Jan 12, 2026 10:46 AM