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Posts Just For You - This Week at ActiveRain January 18 to January 24, 2026

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Posts Just For You - This Week at ActiveRain January 18 to January 24, 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 18:  Doug Jones   Sales Doesn’t Have to Be Loud. Focus on Listening.

The best know when to zip it and listen. 

 

 

LanceJanuary 19:  Lance Owens    STANDING WHERE HISTORY WAS SPOKEN

Please read Lance’s post. Beautifully done. 

 

 

LewLew Corcoran    Reflect, Rejoice, Renew: Stepping Into 2026 With Intention 

I love Lew’s entry in this month’s challenge!!

 

JohnJanuary 20: John Henry    Take the Best Photo of yourself ... and VOILA!! 

This app looks interesting!!! Take a look. You’ll want it for your next listing.


Margaret RomeMargaret Rome     My To Do List Is On Wheels...Always Moving

Trying to figure out how to utilize AI to work FOR you???

 

 

Nina January 21:  Nina Hollander    Don’t Get Zoomed: Scams Every Realtor® Should Know & Watch Out For 

Nina’s post was featured, but just in case you missed it…be sure to read this!!!

 

BobBob Crane   FAQ Is There a Difference Between a Forester and a Logger? 

Bob has done a great job of spelling it out. Did you know the difference?

 

DickJanuary 22:  Dick Betts    Wasting Money on Certain Home Improvements

What do you think??? What home improvements have you seen in your listings that were a waste of money?

 

LeanneJanuary 23:  Leanne Smith   Not All Rural Land Specialists Are the Same 

Leanne’s post offers insight into rural land sales. 

 

 

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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 27th - Part II - All About Modular Construction
By: Ken Semler  

February 3rd - Spotlight on Idaho 
By: Jim Paulson 

 

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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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good Sunday morning, Kathy. Five for me this week. And again, thanks ever so much for the feature. How are you doing with the weather at your end?

Jan 25, 2026 05:08 AM
Kathy Streib

HI Nina Hollander, Broker Thank you for asking. It's cold but the bigger issue are the roads, primarily the overpasses and bridges. Trust me...Houston has a lot of those!!!  Staying in today,  didn't even walk. 

Jan 25, 2026 10:21 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib hi Kathy... just too cold to even stick your nose out today! I haven't seen a car come down my street all day. But no power loss. Close to 400 collisions on NC roads already... I'm trying to figure out why people are out on the roads to begin with.

Jan 25, 2026 10:26 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

This week there are only a few that I'm not familiar with Kathy. Good selection!

Jan 25, 2026 05:19 AM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 Thank you. Don't know if you're getting snow but regardless, stay safe.

Jan 25, 2026 10:26 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. Caught many and those I missed were gems. Thanks for your series. As of this writing it is 8 degrees here with a wind chill factor of -3 with light snow expected to stop within the next hour or so. Have not been outside but looks like we have slightly less than two inches of snow on the ground. Stay warm and safe. 

Jan 25, 2026 05:47 AM
Kathy Streib

Yikes Wayne Martin I'll take what we have here...it's 32 degrees and feels like 28. Winds are NW  at 14-16 mph. 

Jan 25, 2026 10:28 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Good morning! Surprise, surprise, I read all of them already!

Jan 25, 2026 07:00 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti That's good. I may get some reading done today because we're not venturing out. 

Jan 25, 2026 10:29 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Nice mix of posts this week. Sort of a great week for reflection from our writers.

Jan 25, 2026 07:14 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty it's one of the things I like about the challenges ( know, you don't do them). The posts often let us learn more about the bloggers.

Jan 25, 2026 10:30 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Great choices Kathy. Thank you for sharing them.

Jan 25, 2026 07:38 AM
Kathy Streib

Sharon Tara Hey there!!!! Good to see youl

Jan 25, 2026 10:30 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy and I got all of them this week.  Thanks for your Sunday list you share with us.

Jan 25, 2026 07:45 AM
Kathy Streib

Will Hamm Good going!!!!!   Thank YOU!!!

Jan 25, 2026 10:31 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy another week that I read most of the blogs.  I must be on a roll.  ☺️

Jan 25, 2026 08:31 AM
Kathy Streib

George Souto Way to go!!!  Hope you're warm and if you're getting snow, take a picture!!!

Jan 25, 2026 10:33 AM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Thanks for sharing, make it a great Sunday and enjoy your weekend! Enjoy both football games today and GO PATRIOTS!!! Bill

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Jan 25, 2026 08:47 AM
Kathy Streib

GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore Happy Sunday. Getting ready for both games. Yesterday it was all basketball.

Jan 25, 2026 10:33 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've put together another great round-up from the week, a few of which I missed. Thanks for doing this each week.

Jan 25, 2026 10:15 AM
Kathy Streib

Carol Williams Thanks. I know you'll be watching the game!!!

Jan 25, 2026 10:34 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kathy Streib  Fantastic choices this week as always - Thank you for all you do in the Rain 

Jan 25, 2026 10:43 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy, I was out of town for 2 full days, so missed a few posts this week, but read two of these.

Jan 25, 2026 12:51 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Another nice selection of posts and I managed to read some before the selections. Thanks for your efforts.

Jan 25, 2026 01:41 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

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

Jan 25, 2026 03:13 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Thanks for sharing this Kathy, I am glad that you found it informative and of value.

bob

Jan 25, 2026 03:17 PM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

Thank you Kathy looking forward to reading your latest selections. Jeff

Jan 25, 2026 07:55 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 nudge me to post for the January challenge!!

Jan 25, 2026 10:22 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It looks like I caught most of these in your list, but I see a few that I didn't and I might check them out.

Jan 26, 2026 04:38 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Always some great reading, Kathy. Hope you are staying warm and cozy.

Jan 26, 2026 11:18 AM