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

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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain March 8 to  March 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!

 

JJMarch 8:  JJ Gallant   How New 2026 Inspection Rules Change the Way Buyers Write Offers 

What do you think?  Is there a similar law in your state??

 

Kelly March 9:  Kelly McGovern     REALTOR® Trademark Violation Refresher 

Whether you’re a newbie agent or have been one for decades, Kelly shares a good refresher post. 

 

 

JORGEJorge Vazquez      Why Many Airbnb Investors Are Switching Back to Long-Term Rentals

Passive income? Think again.

 

ReneeMarch 10:  Renee Hahn   How Sellers Can Minimize the Risk of a Buyer Cancelling Their Contract 

Renee laid this out nicely!!! 

 

 

AZ / FL Mortgage Broker:AZ / FL Mortgage Broker: Michael George       Beginners Guide to (Free) AI Site Creation
What do you think?? 

 

Margaret RomeMarch 11:  Margaret Rome     Monkey On Your Back---Stop Buying Bananas

Margaret is so practical and I love it!!!

 

 

 

WayneMarch 12:  Wayne Martin      Remembering Desert Sun Home Inspections - Clint McKie 

Thank you, Wayne, for honoring Clint. 

 

 

DebDeb Dahlberg-Rowland      Giving Back Through Real Estate in Central Texas

I love this idea. 

 

 

 

CherylMarch 13:  Cheryl Robertson    Choosing to be the Genuine Article  

If you haven’t followed Cheryl yet, head over to this post!!!   

 

 

Nick Nick Vandekar       Is a low listing price helpful?

Chime in on Nick’s post! What do you think?



 

 

 

 

 

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Don’t forget this month’s challenge…The Charm of the Uncharted (1st of 2 Challenges in March) 

And March 2026 Challenge #2 - Celebrating AR Lives Lost 

 

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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. 

 

March 17 - Roundtable 

 

 

Here is the ongoing link to each Zoom meeting

11:00 a.m. Pacific time

12:00 p.m. Mountain time  

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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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. Thank you for choosing my post as one of your recommendations this week. As usual I missed a few, or more than a few, you chose. Enjoy your day.

Mar 15, 2026 05:05 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Wayne Martin let me know when you're ready for more AI!!

Mar 15, 2026 01:49 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathy... six for me this week. You highlighted a great list of posts. Wishing you and Larry a fabulous Sunday.

Mar 15, 2026 05:20 AM
Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker  thank you!!!   I'm thinking of making the Whiskey Cake for St. Patrick's Day and sharing it with our friends and family. 

Mar 15, 2026 01:51 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib a Whiskey Cake is perfect for St Patrick's Day... and you've already had good reviews for it.

Mar 15, 2026 01:57 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

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

Mar 15, 2026 05:47 AM
Kathy Streib

HI Roy Kelley Thank you. Hello to Chef Dolores

Mar 15, 2026 01:51 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

I found someone who I've been looking for but forgot their name. Thanks for the reminder, Kathy.

Mar 15, 2026 05:49 AM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 oh good!!! Glad I could help.

Mar 15, 2026 01:52 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I am sorry that your Coogs went down yesterday, but I am definitely happy that my Cats prevailed, haha.  I see one post in your list that I did not catch, and I might go check it out.

Mar 15, 2026 05:53 AM
Kathy Streib

Brian England it was a tough game to watch. Congrats to AZ!  Now the real games begin!!!  Waiting for the brackets tonight!

Mar 15, 2026 02:34 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

As usual a great selection of posts to read for your Sunday Series! I see I missed a few so off to read and comment.

Mar 15, 2026 07:09 AM
Kathy Streib

Dorie Dillard Austin TX I loved the photos of HH and BB's Spring Break trip!!!  Makes me want to see Utah.

Mar 15, 2026 02:35 PM
Matthew Klinowski, PA
Downing Frye Realty - Naples, FL
Naples Golf Guy | Find Your Dream Lifestyle

Thanks for taking the time to pull together another great round of posts!

Mar 15, 2026 07:14 AM
Kathy Streib

Matthew Klinowski, PA Happy Sunday. And, thank YOU.

Mar 15, 2026 04:39 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Traveler, Retired, Wenatchee, WA

Good morning, Kathy.
I see I missed quite a few good ones while traveling this week. Thanks for another great round-up. 

Mar 15, 2026 07:16 AM
Kathy Streib

Carol Williams safe travels and enjoy the view while you travel.

Mar 15, 2026 04:39 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Lots of pondering from your posts this week. I bet Michael Jacobs loved them...lol

Mar 15, 2026 07:38 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty you may be right. You ready for baseball???

Mar 15, 2026 04:40 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you for your weekly post! I always enjoy seeing those posts I missed, and I've always missed some!

Mar 15, 2026 08:02 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti I hope you enjoyed reading them.

Mar 15, 2026 04:41 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Another fine selection of posts, Thank you for your efforts

Mar 15, 2026 08:28 AM
Kathy Streib

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 Thank you!!!  Hope you're settled in from your travels. 

Mar 15, 2026 04:42 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Real Estate Svcs.
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hello, Kathy Streib as I mentioned in Carol Williams weekly post, I've not been reading much here in the Rain due to the disruption in and around my home under construction.

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

Mar 15, 2026 08:47 AM
Kathy Streib

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Real Estate Svcs. that has to be hard!!! When is it expected to stop?

Mar 15, 2026 04:43 PM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Hello and great selections to share with us here on the Rain. We

can always learn from great blogs here. Bill

Bill Salvatore / Arizona Elite Properties #AZVHV

Mar 15, 2026 10:39 AM
Kathy Streib

GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore you're right...we can always learn something from the posts here.

Mar 15, 2026 04:44 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy I have some reading to do this week.  Good choices 

Mar 15, 2026 10:47 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi George Souto I hope you enjoyed the posts!

Mar 15, 2026 04:44 PM
Candy Stevens, EA
Number Cruncher LLC - Overton, NV
Helping Clients Resolve IRS Problems

Thank you for sharing posts that don't show up for me otherwise.  

Mar 15, 2026 11:14 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Candy Stevens, EA Hmmmm are you only seeing the blogs of those you follow??

Mar 15, 2026 04:45 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kathy Streib  Fantastic choices as always - see you Tuesday 

Mar 15, 2026 12:11 PM
Kathy Streib

HI Hannah Williams   Thank you and I'll see you Tuesday too 

Mar 15, 2026 04:46 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

This roundup hit with that easy mix of insight and spark, Kathy Streib, and it gave me a few things to chew on too. I love how each highlight nudges us to look a little closer at the work we do and the people who shape it. Thanks for pulling it all together and keeping the conversation lively.

Mar 15, 2026 01:46 PM
Kathy Streib

HI Lew Corcoran Thank you. I hope you enjoyed the posts. And, I hope to see you on Tuesday.

Mar 15, 2026 04:46 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Thank you Kathy Streib some interesting posts this week and a couple of new people to follow moving forward.

Mar 16, 2026 09:37 AM
Kelly McGovern
Realty Concierge International - Bellingham, MA
Working with Kelly is a good move

Thank you for including mine!  I’m 50/50 on your list. Thanks for bringing them forward. I’ll make it a point to read!

Mar 16, 2026 08:30 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy:

Thanks as always for the recommendations. It was a tough week last week with limited online time and I missed all of these. Hope to remedy some of that over the next day or two.

Jeff

Mar 17, 2026 12:34 PM