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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain February 1 to  February 7, 2026

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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain February 1 to  February 7, 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!

 

 

 

LewFebruary 2: Lew Corcoran    A Heartfelt Thanks for Your Kindness and Thoughtfulness 

Lew’s post is a good example of one of the benefits of this month’s challenge. He introduced me to a member I have seen in the blogroll but have not interacted with. 

 

AlanAlan May     Copilot’s First Attempt at Me: Close, But I’m Prettier. 

Alan had some fun with AI and CoPilot. Give it a try and share yours in his comment section. 

 

 

GloriaFebruary 3: Gloria Todor   Volunteering With Yarn

What a wonderful way to take a craft and turn it into a beautiful way to give back to your community. 

 

 

 

Andrea Andrea Bedard    The part of Real Estate you can't capture in a reel

Andrea hit the nail on the head with this. What do yo u think? 

 

 

ChristopherChristopher Blizzard   Why Creative Thinking in Real Estate Matters   

Great solution to this real estate problem. What do you think?

 

 

Dr. PaulaDr. Paula McDonald   Soylent Green? What You Need to Know About PFAS  

You’ll want to read this, especially if you saw the movie Soylent Green.

 

 

AriusFebruary 4:  Arius Valentino   Stress Does Not Break Leaders. It Reveals Them.

What have you done to minimize stress in your business and personal life? Interesting read.

 

 

ShadFebruary 5:  Shad  Rockstad    Stop Describing, Start Selling: Listing Copy That Books Tours 

Exciting ideas on writing listing copy!!! What do you think?

 

 

DanielFebruary 6:  Daniel Ramsey     The Best Real Estate CRM Software In 2026

Looking for a different CRM Software? Daniel has provided a good list. 

 

 

 

WayneFebruary 7:  Wayne Martin    Family first is the bond

I love why Wayne chose who he did for his February challenge. 

 

 

 

 

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

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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 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   

 

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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Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Hmm, I see three that I have missed; perhaps they are newbies.  There is a link for one of them, but not the other two, but I will find them, haha.

Feb 08, 2026 05:04 AM
Brian England

It took me a bit Kathy Streib but I figured that out, haha.  Tomorrow at 10 a.m. Arizona time, you might recognize the face on my blog, haha.

Feb 08, 2026 12:27 PM
Kathy Streib

Brian England the links should work even though they're not highlighted. Hope you'll try again. 

Feb 08, 2026 12:22 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy I did not do so well this week, you have given me a bit of reading.

Feb 08, 2026 05:44 AM
Kathy Streib

George Souto Hope you enjoy them.  We had some interesting posts this week.

Feb 08, 2026 12:23 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. Thank you for featuring my post about my buddy Bob whom I would never have met if we both were not active here in the Rain. Proof positive that you should dance in the Rain without an umbrella and douse yourself in all its benefits. As for the ones I have read and the Ines that were new, about average for me. Your series combined with Carol Williams on Saturday keep me on my toes and informed.

Alan May's post has me pondering setting aside some time for a tutorial so I can dip my toes into AI.

Enjoy the game today. My wife is not a fan so not sure how much I will get to see.  

Feb 08, 2026 06:00 AM
Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin i truly loved the post you wrote. It's amazing who you can meet here just by picking up the phone!!!  

Let's try it this week, if you want!!! 

We'll be watching but we'll also do some flipping to the Olympics.

Feb 08, 2026 12:25 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathy... five for me this morning. Maybe I'll have some time to catch up on a few of the others. Happy Superbowl Sunday to you.

Feb 08, 2026 06:03 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Nina Hollander, Broker Thanks. I have no skin in the game for this one..just hoping for a good game. 

Feb 08, 2026 12:26 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Thank you for including my post on the topic of PFAS. So important to know.

Feb 08, 2026 06:07 AM
Kathy Streib

Dr. Paula McDonald keep those healthy posts coming. 

Feb 08, 2026 12:26 PM
Patricia Feager
Referral Specialist - DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Kathy Streib - thanks for your continuing education with your weekly round-up. I am especially glad you featured Gloria Todor - what she is doing is a gift from the heart for the neediest of her product and the most precious people on earth!

Feb 08, 2026 06:21 AM
Kathy Streib

Patricia Feager don't you love what she's doing!!!  Everyone can do one thing and look what happens. 

Feb 08, 2026 12:27 PM
Gloria Todor

Thank you Patricia Feager 

Feb 09, 2026 01:15 PM
Patricia Feager

Gloria Todor - I am just so in awe by your talent and generosity. It's a good thing you learned that skill from your mom, so many years ago. I'll bet she's looking down on you smiling and smiling at all the babies and cancer patients wearing your lovely caps too. 

Feb 09, 2026 01:25 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Our minds were in sync this week as I had already read a few of them. Thanks for your efforts.

Feb 08, 2026 06:38 AM
Kathy Streib

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 Thank YOU!!!!!   I must have the opposite "wind god" as you. We were at Fallen Warrior this week and the flags were waving beautifully...until I got my phone out to take a video. Then..bumpkus. 

Feb 08, 2026 12:28 PM
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 now!

Feb 08, 2026 06:41 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti Yea!!!!!  I hope you're sharing another recipe!!! I haven't looked yet. 

Feb 08, 2026 12:29 PM
Kat Palmiotti

Nah, Kathy Streib - not this week. I forgot to take photos/pick a recipe!

Feb 08, 2026 12:36 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Sunday morning, Kathy. Thank you very much for your recommendations.

Feb 08, 2026 07:17 AM
Kathy Streib

Roy Kelley Thank YOU....Hello to Chef Dolores.

Feb 08, 2026 12:29 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

Another week Kathy where I noticed a few more members that I had not seen before.

Feb 08, 2026 07:32 AM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 isn't it fun to see new bloggers here!!!

Feb 08, 2026 12:31 PM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Thank you so much Kathy for including me in your post.  As you mentioned in your comment on my post, it is very relaxing.  Take care.

Feb 08, 2026 07:41 AM
Kathy Streib

Gloria Todor I love what you do. I may have to learn how to make the little knit caps. For know, all I can do are the granny squares and an afghan. 

Feb 08, 2026 12:32 PM
Gloria Todor

Sounds like a plan Kathy.  I had done squares and such for a prayer shawl ministry group that was connect to a church.  They would go to church members for all occasions, happy and sad. It is just another way to help out - https://www.shawlministry.com/

Feb 09, 2026 01:14 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Oh my heavens, Kathy Streib - I've done little reading here in the Rain this past week - it's been so busy, and I am distracted with the construction taking place in my home. 

Thank you for all that you do here in the Rain 💙🧡

Feb 08, 2026 07:52 AM
Kathy Streib

Thank YOU Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist  I'm happy to highlight the posts. My hope is that more people will see them. 

Feb 08, 2026 12:34 PM
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 always manage to find posts I missed during the week. Thanks, as always, for your roundup!

Feb 08, 2026 08:26 AM
Kathy Streib

Carol Williams you are very welcome!!!!!  Good luck tonight.

Feb 08, 2026 12:35 PM
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 Superbowl. 🏈 #ChandlerRealtor #SellmyGilbertHome

 

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Feb 08, 2026 08:44 AM
Kathy Streib

GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore Fingers crossed for a good game.

Feb 08, 2026 12:36 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Some great posts this week, thanks for sharing.

Feb 08, 2026 09:01 AM
Kathy Streib

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 you are very welcome. Hope you and Annie are having a fun (and warm) weekend.

Feb 08, 2026 12:38 PM
Kelly McGovern
Realty Concierge International - Bellingham, MA
Working with Kelly is a good move

Thanks for the recap!  I only missed one.  Going back now! 

Feb 08, 2026 09:44 AM
Kathy Streib

wow Kelly McGovern that's good!!!!  Enjoy your week!!!

Feb 08, 2026 12:38 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kathy Streib  As always, I stumbled upon some fantastic treasures!

 

I didn't sleep well last night because there was loud banging on the door, and someone was calling 911 for help in the building. I was the only person who heard it, and I became too upset to go back to sleep afterward, especially since they took a resident to the hospital

 

 

Feb 08, 2026 10:15 AM
Kathy Streib

Hannah Williams oh no!!!!  Were they banging on your door?????

Feb 08, 2026 12:39 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy, well, guess I didn't read too many, only 3 this week, but it has been a busy week.

Feb 08, 2026 02:33 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

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

Feb 08, 2026 02:36 PM
Daniel Ramsey
MyOutDesk - Sacramento, CA
MyOutDesk - Real Estate Virtual Professionals

Thank you for the feature Kathy Streib! I'll check out the others listed here too!

Feb 09, 2026 10:47 AM