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.
John Palmer
Will Fenton
Robert MacDougall
Irina Norrell
Rebecca Davis
Perry Corneau
Brigham Smith
Roza Chadova
Stacey Hart
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Problems Have Answers
By: Lou Ludwig (In Memoriam)
"As I see it..."
Writing the Contract Right the First Time
By: Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
"A strong contract protects the client, reduces misunderstandings, and helps prevent last-minute renegotiations. It is not simply filling in blanks. It is professional guidance and risk management working together."
Finding Peace Within: The Quite Strength of Living By Principle
By: Dorie Dillard Austin TX
"Peace isn’t something we chase. It’s something we become, one principled choice at a time."
To My Fellow Agents: You're Doing Better Than You Think
By: Rain Silverhawk
"Your way of doing business—your integrity, your care, your communication—that’s your edge."
Before You Publish Any AI Generated Listing, Check These 7 Things
By: John Palmer
"The issue isn't that AI writes poorly. The issue is that AI writes confidently about things it cannot verify..."
A Practical Way To Reuse Listing Content Across Social and Email
By: Emma Smith
"In real practice, the failure point is rarely strategy. It is execution drift. The same problems show up again and again."
Can Robot Dogs Sell Land?
By: Lou Jewell ALC
"My 15+ Jackie Russell, female, was in all my advertising for 15+ years. I had to put her down, and she came back as a Robot Dog that can do everything, she did and more."
What Inspections Are Common When Buying A Home In Springfield, OH?
By: Doug Haney
"Here's a comprehensive breakdown of every inspection you should consider, why it matters in this specific market, and what to watch for."
Are 65% of Americans Really on Zillow
By: Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker
"That picture is not quite right."
Selling An Inherited Home: What You Need to Know
By: Scott Smolen
"For many heirs, selling a parent’s property can feel overwhelming. Between legal requirements, paperwork, and the emotional weight of letting go of a family home, it’s easy for important details to be overlooked."
New Charitable Deductions For 2026, Even If You Don't Itemize
By: Candy Stevens, EA
"There is some good news for people who like to give."
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March Challenge:
The Charm of the Uncharted (1st of 2 Challenges In March)
By: Lew Corcoran
"The March 2026 Challenge has some new changes."
March 2026 Challenge #2: Celebrating AR Lives Lost
By: Patricia Feager
"Your help in capturing the "human" side of the people we loved and lost would be appreciated".
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
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1:00 p.m. Central time
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March 31 - AI Smorgasbord
John Palmer
April 7 - Google Business Page
Jan Green
April 14 - Grieving & Feng Shui
Laura Cerrano
April 21 - Spotlight on Japan
Thomas J & Ailina Nelson
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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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