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Posts Just For You - This Week at ActiveRain February 8 to  February 14, 2026

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Posts Just For You - This Week at ActiveRain February 8 to  February 14, 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!

 

Thomas J. Nelson, REALTORFebruary 8:  Thomas J. Nelson    And Thank You For The Music My Friend 🎶 Remembering Lou 

Thomas captured this beautifully. We all miss Lou. 

 

 

JoanJoan Cox     Do You Bookmark Posts? Time to Clean Up?

It’s been ages since I’ve bookmarked a post but I do need to go back and take a look. What about you? 

 

 

AZ TX FL MortgagesFebruary 9: AZ TX FL Mortgages Michael George, MLO      Back in the Rain After 10 Years

Head over to Michael’s post and say “Welcome back!” 

 

 

 

Ed February 10:  Ed Silva  February Challenge: Let’s Showcase Barbara Todaro

If you didn’t have the opportunity to read Barbara’s post, this may give you a good reason to. Get fired up!

 

NickNick Vandekar   How Much Equity Do Chester County Homeowners Really Have Right Now?  

Good explanation from Nick to a question I’ll bet many of you get from your sellers. 

 

 

LewFebruary 11:  Lew Corcoran   The Quiet Power of Thoughtful Comments

A great entry in this month’s challenge but more than that it highlights the importance of comments with substance. 

 

WandaWanda Kubat-Nerdin   The New Yearbook: A Story of Loss, Memory and Growth

How many of you are going to grab your high school yearbook after reading Wanda’s post?

 

PaddyPaddy Deighan    Animals Adapt…Do We?

Food for thought. What do you think???  Let Paddy know.

 

 

Greg Brown, Sales RepFebruary 12: Greg Brown     When My Real Estate Business Started to Feel Like a Bad Relationship 

Head over to Greg’s post and see if you can relate to this!   It’s a good read!!!

 

 

Kelly February 13:  Kelly McGovern     A Challenged Hail Mary Pass

Read this. It’s a good thing they checked!

 

 

Ed February 14:  Ed Silva    In Appreciation of How We Got Here

Wonderful post from Ed!  If you were lucky enough to be here in the early years, you’ll love looking back. And, if you’re new to the community, this will give you an idea of why many of us are still here.

 

 

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

Hmm, I see that I was not following AZ TX FL Mortgages Michael George, MLO so I don't know anything about him, but I am following him now, and his post about being back after 10 years intrigues me, so I am going to check it out.  Maybe we will get to interact and get to know each other!

Feb 15, 2026 05:11 AM
Kathy Streib

I hope y ou do Brian England I remember his name and it's good hes' back. 

Feb 15, 2026 05:27 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Lots of good ones this week...wow, back in the rain after 10 years. That is awesome.

Feb 15, 2026 05:18 AM
Kathy Streib

It is Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty I look forward to more posts from him. 

Feb 15, 2026 05:27 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,
It's almost like you were on a different platform than I was this week. I missed several, so thanks for another excellent round-up.

Feb 15, 2026 05:42 AM
Kathy Streib

Carol Williams Maybe I was on an alternative platform. LOL

Feb 15, 2026 05:28 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Kathy Streib   By featuring 2 of my posts, I understand that the currier arrived with the bag of appreciation$$

Feb 15, 2026 05:44 AM
Kathy Streib

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754   It should make up for my hair washing. 

Feb 15, 2026 05:29 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

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

Feb 15, 2026 06:02 AM
Kathy Streib

Roy Kelley hope you enjoyed some of the posts. 

Feb 15, 2026 05:29 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you for your Sunday post! I did miss a few but am all caught up.

Enjoy your Sunday!

Feb 15, 2026 07:12 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti Glad to get you caught up!!!

Feb 15, 2026 05:30 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
Big Block LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - San Diego, CA
Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Retirees Services

Wow Kathy Streib I'm so flattered to have been featured twice in your weekly Active Rain recap - did I set a record? 😂 Thank you for featuring Lew Corcoran's post about me and my own post about Lou Ludwig - I'm walking on sunshine today!

Feb 15, 2026 07:24 AM
Lew Corcoran

That’s the kind of joy that’s contagious, Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP. It’s great seeing your work shine like that, and you’ve got every reason to feel on top of the world today :) Moments like this remind us why this community hits a little different.

Feb 15, 2026 09:43 AM
Kathy Streib

Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP  you and Lew Corcoran deserve honors and credits. 

Feb 15, 2026 05:30 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

THANK YOU so much for choosing my post to be featured in your weekly series, Posts Just for You, Kathy. Looking back can be one way to gage growth but we're meant to only visit, not stay!

Feb 15, 2026 08:04 AM
Kathy Streib

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! I agree. It's fun to look back and reminisce. But yes...we have to move forward. 

Feb 15, 2026 05:32 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Another fantastic list, Kathy! I can’t believe I’ve actually read a few of them this week! You always find the golden gems in the Rain, for sure! I did enjoy the trip down Memory Lane on Ed’s post sharing AR’s early days. 

Feb 15, 2026 08:09 AM
Kathy Streib

HI Debe Maxwell, CRS I loved his look back at the Rain. Great game last night. 

Feb 15, 2026 05:34 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kathy Streib  As always, you have made some fantastic selections

Feb 15, 2026 09:13 AM
Kathy Streib

Hannah Williams Thank you!!!  Hope you found them interesting. 

Feb 15, 2026 05:36 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

So many good ones and I am going to try and catch up on some posts! Thank you....great selection!

Feb 15, 2026 09:20 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Dorie Dillard Austin TX good to see you!!!!!  Will check in on you this week. 

Feb 15, 2026 05:37 PM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Another week of wonderful picks.  Enjoy following your posts; great information to share with us here on the Rain. We can always learn from great blogs here. Bill

Bill Salvatore / Arizona Elite Properties #AZVHV

Feb 15, 2026 09:22 AM
Kathy Streib

GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore Happy Sunday. I hope you enjoyed reading some of the posts. 

Feb 15, 2026 05:37 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

What a fun mix of insight and heart in this roundup, Kathy Streib. Each highlight nudged me to pause for a moment, smile a bit, and think about why this community still feels so special :) Thanks for pulling all of this together and giving us another reason to keep showing up.

Feb 15, 2026 09:41 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Lew Corcoran And I thank you for all of your posts and being here. 

Feb 15, 2026 05:39 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hello Kathy Streib - Some weeks I manage to read some of the selected posts, other weeks, like this one, not so much.  Finding time to write posts for challenges is a challenge in itself. 

The construction taking place where I live and work has provided so much noise and distraction ... I am not getting as much accomplished. 

Thank you for all that you do here in the Rain! 

Feb 15, 2026 10:10 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist Sorry about all of the noise. That has to be distracting and frustrating. 

Feb 15, 2026 05:40 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy not bad this week I was 50/50 so only a little extra reading to do.

Feb 15, 2026 10:44 AM
Kathy Streib

George Souto That's not bad at all!!!

Feb 15, 2026 05:40 PM
Kelly McGovern
Realty Concierge International - Bellingham, MA
Working with Kelly is a good move

Thanks for featuring one of my 'dear diary' blogs!  I've got some catching up though - I missed 4!  Thanks for the recap of your favorites!

Feb 15, 2026 10:52 AM
Kathy Streib

Kelly McGovern have fun catching up. That was a good catch about the oil.

Feb 15, 2026 05:41 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Hi Kathy... six for me this week. Considering I had two crazy back to back weeks, I'm not unhappy!

Feb 15, 2026 12:20 PM
Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker I know how busy you are so that's not bad at all. 

Feb 15, 2026 05:42 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy, wow, I read seven of these posts this week, but almost all of them I follow every day.  Great choices, and thanks for including mine too.

Feb 15, 2026 01:26 PM
Kathy Streib

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner I'm glad you wrote about Bookmarked posts!!! I'd forgotten about them.

Feb 15, 2026 05:43 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy:

There are so many great posts here and I certainly, once again, was limited in my online time this past week. At least I don't have to look far to find some great reading when I have the time.

Jeff

Feb 16, 2026 07:34 PM