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Posts Just For You - This Week at ActiveRain January 25 to January 31, 2026

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Posts Just For You - This Week at ActiveRain January 25 to January 31, 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!

 

JeffJanuary 25:  Jeff Dowler   The Great Kindness Challenge 2026   

I love the idea of this challenge in our schools. If your school missed it this year, why not start something like it in your own area…or with your own children!

 

JohnJohn Martino   Questions NJ Home Inspectors Can not Answer 

Good explanation!  What do you think???

 

 

DickJanuary 26:  Dick Greenberg    It Has Been A While

I miss Dick’s Grab Bag posts and his Sensai-Grasshopper challenges. 

 

 

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253January 27:  Jeffrey DiMuria    My Listing Call Dilemma.... 

Jeffrey has a dilemma (at least he did) and members shared their opinions. What do you think?

 

Bob "RealMan"January 28:  Bob “RealMan” Timm    Active Rain 2026 Zoom Meetings. 

Bob has been a welcome attendee of our Tuesday Zoom calls. It’s been fun watching him engage in AI. 

 

 

Brenda J. Brenda J. Andrew     Holy Week was a little different for me last year 

Thank you, Brenda, for sharing this. It does add another layer to the story we know.

 

Margaret RomeMargaret Rome    What’s Important Now

There is much to learn from this post, but if nothing else, remember WIN.  Let it work for you. 

 

 

NickJanuary 29:  Nick Vandekar     Thankful Thursday January 2026

Nick’s post was like a quiet Time Out sign being held up for us. 

 

 

RoyJanuary 30:  Roy Kelley    The Power of Pause: Why Writers Must Taste Their Words 

Roy and Claude AI have given us a lot to consider when writing and posting. It’s worth the read!

 

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Don’t forget this month’s challenge…February 2026-AR Member Appreciation Month hosted by Patricia Feager and Lew Corcoran.

 

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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. 

 

February 3rd - Spotlight on Idaho 

By: Jim Paulson   

 

February 10th - TBA 

Tammy Emmineth   

 

February 17th - Negotiation Skills 

Dick Betts      

 

February 24th - TBA   

 

March 3rd - Spotlight on Texas 

Dr. Paula McDonald    

 

March 10th - AI Tools For Posting Video Listings 

John Henry   

 

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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Comments(21)

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

Good Sunday morning, Kathy... seven for me this week so not much catching up to do. Happy Sunday to you and Larry.

Feb 01, 2026 05:37 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Sunday morning, Kathy. Thank you very much for including one of my blog posts in your selection.

Feb 01, 2026 05:39 AM
Kathy Streib

Roy Kelley What you had to say was good for all of us to read. 

Feb 01, 2026 06:36 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. As we have often discussed you just can't catch them all. Thanks to you and Carol I catch many I missed through your posts. Not bad this week. Enjoy your day.

Feb 01, 2026 05:49 AM
Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin I continue to find posts that Carol Williams that I miss. 

Feb 01, 2026 06:38 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kath good to see a blog from the past from Dick.  Good job as always with the picks.

Feb 01, 2026 05:50 AM
Kathy Streib

Thank you George Souto I wish we could get him to blog here again...even if once a month.

Feb 01, 2026 06:38 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Good morning and thank you so much for your weekly post. You are appreciated!

Feb 01, 2026 06:29 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti Thank you and thoroughly enjoyed our conversation. 

Feb 01, 2026 06:39 PM
Kat Palmiotti

I did also Kathy Streib !

Feb 02, 2026 05:07 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

Good morning, Kathy. 
Thanks for another awesome roundup of posts from last week. I see a couple that I missed. Stay warm!

Feb 01, 2026 07:10 AM
Kathy Streib

Carol Williams you're welcome and I thank you as well.   It's warming up a bit but I'm still waiting for 70 degree weather.

Feb 01, 2026 06:41 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

Kathy, I found one that I don't know how I missed, so appreciate your weekly reminders.

Feb 01, 2026 07:18 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Great group of posts, and thank you very much for the shout out this week.

Feb 01, 2026 07:55 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty you have to write a follow up post on what you decided to do. 

Feb 01, 2026 06:46 PM
Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Sorrento, FL
Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®

Kathy Streib you always look so delightful in your photo, it is no surprise that you had a great gathering of speakers for the Zoom meetings. All the best, I wish there was more time in the day to be present.

Feb 01, 2026 08:19 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308 I hope you'll join us on Tuesdays!!!! Thank youf ro your very kind comment.

Feb 01, 2026 06:47 PM
Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308

Good morning Kathy Streib one of this Tuesdays I will try. 

Feb 02, 2026 05:04 AM
Kelly McGovern
Realty Concierge International - Bellingham, MA
Working with Kelly is a good move

Great lineup.  I missed three so I'm off to check them out!  Thank you!

Feb 01, 2026 08:38 AM
Kathy Streib

Kelly McGovern I hope you enjoyed the ones you read!!!!  Have a good week. 

Feb 01, 2026 06:47 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Nice selection of posts this week, and I managed to read a few before your post. Thanks for your efforts, Kathy Streib 

Feb 01, 2026 10:02 AM
Kathy Streib

Thank you Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 I appreciate that.

Feb 01, 2026 06:59 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Thank you as always for the boost. Much appreciated.

Feb 01, 2026 10:43 AM
Kathy Streib

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543  It sounds like what you're doing is working for you. 

Feb 01, 2026 07:00 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

I like to think so.

Feb 02, 2026 06:03 AM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Kathy Streib these are very valuable list of posts for this week. I will read the posts I missed.

Feb 01, 2026 01:17 PM
Kathy Streib

Thank you John Pusa Have a great week. 

Feb 01, 2026 07:01 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Anotehr fantastic lists of posts to read, Kathy. Thank you for compiling them, I'm off to ready Jeffrey's story now!

Feb 01, 2026 01:39 PM
Kathy Streib

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! it's an interesting dilemma. 

Feb 01, 2026 07:02 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy, rather slow week, only read 3 of your featured posts this week, sadly.

Feb 01, 2026 05:38 PM
Kathy Streib

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner you've been busy with getting ready for your move.

Feb 01, 2026 07:02 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy:

Didn't get much reading done this week but hope to read a few of these.

I'm flattered to have been included in this week's selections. Thank you!

Jeff

Feb 01, 2026 09:02 PM
Kathy Streib

Jeff Dowler, CRS I wish more areas would have a Kindness Challenge!!!

Feb 02, 2026 07:08 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kathy Streib  Great list as always- It has been so cold here, I am behind on my blogging, trying to catch up now on getting food in, as we are just getting shoveled out. My windshield wiper just snapped off from the cold. I have to take it today, as they are ordering me one. Luckily, it happened as I was cleaning off my windshield, it happened to my friend as she was driving. It just flew off 

Feb 02, 2026 09:25 AM
Kathy Streib

Oh my gosh Hannah Williams I take it you still have power, right?   Were you able to get food in????

Feb 02, 2026 07:09 PM
Doug Rogers
RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL
Your Real Estate Resource!

Some great ones here. As always thanks for sharing! 

Feb 02, 2026 02:13 PM
Kathy Streib

Hi Doug Rogers Glad you enjoyed them!!!!  

Feb 02, 2026 07:10 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Kathy, as always a great list of found blogs!  Read and commented on all of them.  Finally have more time to participate! 

Feb 05, 2026 10:15 AM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD
http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com - Vail, CO
Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D

these summaries continue to be invaluable!!  Thank you!!

Feb 06, 2026 01:48 AM