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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain April 12 to  April 18, 2026

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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain April 12 to  April 18, 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!


CarlaApril 10:  Carla Goddard      The New Construction Frontier: Modular, Tiny Homes, and Geodomes

What an interesting concept!!!  

 

DorieApril 12:  Dorie Dillard     From Glitch to Getaway: How AI Saved My Trip!

Dorie’s post showed me another way to use AI!   Amazing!

 

 

RainRain Silverhawk     People Only See the Decisions You Make—Not the Choices You Had 

I’m going to remember this the next time I question a decision someone makes. 

 

BrianApril 13: Brian Sharkey      The Day I Sat in My Truck and Couldn’t Remember the Last Time I Called  

We can all relate to this. It’s a good reminder to stick to the basics. 

 

 

JenniferJennifer Graf     This Week Time Stopped For A Moment

What a beautiful post! You’ll want to read it. 

 

 

 

PaddyPaddy Deighan      Two Fingers and a Cookie!!!

We’re not talking chocolate chip cookies!!!

 

 

 

JohnJohn Palmer     What You Should Never Let AI Write in a Real Estate Listing  

John shares information that will help you if you’re using AI!  Dig in…it’s good to know. 

 

JohnJohn Henry    Do you have a house that needs a facelift? Or remodel?

You have to stop by John’s post and see what he’s done using AI!    Amazing. 

 

 

JasonApril 14:   Jason Horek     All started by trying to fix our own problem... 

Let’s welcome Jason to ActiveRain!!!  Take a look at what he has. 

 

 

LeanneLeanne Smith     Sometimes All You Have is Steak

We’ve all seen listings like this!

 

 

 

Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZJeff Masich     We Are Not Here For A GOOD Time, We Are Here For A LONG Time 

Fun and interesting post. Stop by Jeff’s post and share yours. 

 

 

 

JeanApril 15:  Jean Richter Thinking About Helping Your Kids Buy a Home? Read This First

Good advice from Jean!!! 

 

 

PatriciaApril 18:  Patricia Feager     Alleluia!!! - How the South Was Saved!!! 

Scarlett and Rhett would be proud!!! This may be why my grandmother was adamant about our wearing shoes when we went out to play.

 

 

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Don’t forget this month’s challenge…April 2026 Challenge: Why Do You Love Where You Live? hosted by Carol Williams and Margaret Rome. 

 

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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. 

April 21 - Spotlight on Japan 
Thomas J & Ailina Nelson  

April 28 - Real Estate Marketing With AI 
John Palmer  

 

 

 

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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Comments(17)

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Oh goodness, Kathy. Just four for me this week from your list. And as I read all of Patricia Feager's posts, I can't believe I missed that one. 

Apr 19, 2026 05:13 AM
Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker wasn't that an interesting post!  I had no idea. 

Apr 19, 2026 11:44 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. Another fine selection of posts, many of which I missed. I, like Nina, follow Patrica regularly and missed the one you featured.Thanks. Enjoy your day.

Apr 19, 2026 05:50 AM
Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin I thought that was so interesting!!!

Apr 19, 2026 11:49 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

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

Have a great day.

We have some morning showers in Maryland.

Apr 19, 2026 05:57 AM
Kathy Streib

Roy Kelley I hope they've passed. We had storms overnight and lost power in the middle of the night. Thankfully they were back on when we work up. 

Apr 19, 2026 11:51 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I see quite a few in your list who I interact with routinely, so of course, I have read those posts already, haha.  I see some whom I have tried to interact with, but they don't seem to want to interact with me, which leads to me distancing myself from them, haha.  I feel that I am easy to get along with and very supportive, and if someone comments on my posts even once in a while, it leads to me commenting on all of their posts.  Maybe I am just too needy, but I feel that I need at least a bit of interaction, haha.

Apr 19, 2026 06:25 AM
Kathy Streib

Brian England life isn't always about give and takes being equal, is it? 

Apr 19, 2026 11:56 AM
Brian England

True, but it's very difficult for relationships to become strong, whether it is business or otherwise, if it's all give and no take Kathy Streib, haha.

Apr 19, 2026 01:50 PM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

Thanks for being on your list Kathy!!  Hope all is well here on AI!

Apr 19, 2026 06:26 AM
Kathy Streib

John Henry, Florida Architect  your post and what you did was fascinating. It makes me want to play around with it. 

Apr 19, 2026 11:57 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you so much for your weekly post! I missed quite a few - not sure how!

Apr 19, 2026 07:03 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti There were some interesting ones this week!

Apr 19, 2026 11:59 AM
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

Kathy, I did read those that I have been commenting back and forth for a long time.

Apr 19, 2026 07:18 AM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400   Maybe this will introduce some new bloggers to you.

Apr 19, 2026 11:59 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Real Estate Svcs.
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hello Kathy Streib - I managed to read several of your picks this week. 

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

 

Apr 19, 2026 09:53 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Real Estate Svcs.  thank YOU!!!!  I hope you enjoyed some of the posts. 

Apr 19, 2026 12:03 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Kathy Streib these are great list of posts for this week April 12 to April 18, 2026. I need to read the posts I missed.

Apr 19, 2026 10:42 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi John Pusa Thank you for stopping by and enjoy reading some of the posts.

Apr 19, 2026 12:04 PM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Good selections this week. Thanks for sharing, make it a great Sunday and enjoy your rest of the weekend! Bill 

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Apr 19, 2026 11:29 AM
Kathy Streib

GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore Happy Sunday!   enjoy yo ur Sunday.

Apr 19, 2026 12:04 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

I managed o read a couple of them and see a few that need a look, Thanks for your efforts.

Apr 19, 2026 12:44 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy I did not do very well this week, so additional reading for me.

Apr 19, 2026 02:32 PM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD
http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com - Vail, CO
Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D

Kathy… as always, fantastic summary !! Thank you

Apr 19, 2026 04:52 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

More great posts to read. Thank you, Kathy. Hope it was a great weekend.

Apr 19, 2026 06:29 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy, well, still didn't read too many this past week - just two.   It may get worse before I can get fully on here.   Moving in a week into the Airbnb.

Apr 20, 2026 08:48 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I have so much to catch up on, but I’m looking forward to it as usual and thank you very much for posting.

Apr 21, 2026 11:47 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good afternoon Kathy Streib ,

Thank you for including my post. My airport traveling was a breeze after following instructions to get the right documentation submitted! I have some catching up to do and have not read any of these posts! I'm off to read and comment!

Apr 23, 2026 12:36 PM