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: I 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.
Leanne Finlay
Erik Leland
Abraham David Knausel
Elina Naumenko
Williams Gospel
Al Mo
Reyna Quezada
Scott Fernando
Sam Sid
Adam Chahl
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Determination Finds A Way
By: Lou Ludwig (In Memoriam)
"As I see it..."
Burnt Toast Theory
By: Kelly McGovern
"As I read about this theory, I thought it might be our guardian angels protecting us, but when I checked Google, it turns out there’s apparently a big difference."
SOI Email Templates: 12 Copy Paste Emails For Agents All Year
By: Shad Rockstad
"Your sphere is still the highest ROI database you own."
The True Cost of Homeownership: What You Pay Beyond the Mortgage
By: Sam Thomas
"When most homebuyers calculate whether they can afford a new home, they focus almost exclusively on one number: the monthly mortgage payment."
Sales Don't Create Enthusiasm; Enthusiasm Creates Sales
By: Doug Jones
"Am I excited because I made the sale? Or did I make the sale because I was excited?"
Preparing Your Home For Photos When the Weather Will Not Cooperate
By: Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
"Rain, overcast skies, winter landscapes, or lingering mud do not mean a listing has to suffer."
From Lost To Logos: My Journey To Brand Design
By: Avery Jules
"When I was 16, I didn’t know who I wanted to be—just that I had to become someone."
Bitcoin's Dropping. Here's Why I Am Calm
By: JORGE VAZQUEZ
"Bitcoin is dropping again, and I’ve been getting the same question over and over from investors and even other agents: should I move my money now or wait it out?"
Fix and Flip Investing: What Most Investors Get Wrong
By: Ebonie Beaco 312-392-0664 HomeLoansNetwork.com
"Fix and flip investing is not passive income and it is not a casual side hustle you figure out as you go."
This Is Not the Finish Line. It's a Solid Stretch of Road
By: Rain Silverhawk
"Today feels like a good day to pause and acknowledge something we don’t talk about often enough".
10 States That Have the Most Vacant Homes
By: Kelly McGovern
"Realtor.com recently reported that nearly 15 million homes in the U.S. are vacant..."
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February Challenge:
February 2026 - AR Member Appreciation Month
Hosted by: Patricia Feager and Lew Corcoran
"This challenge gives you one, two, three, or four chances to shower gratitude on one AR Member per post".
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.
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
1:00 p.m. Central time
2:00 p.m. Eastern time
February 10th - Websites & Chatbots
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
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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!
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