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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain May 3 to  May 9, 2026

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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain May 3 to  May 9, 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!

 

JohnMay 3: John Martino     NJ Home Inspector Explains Why Retaining Walls Matter More Than Buyers Think  

This is excellent information about retaining walls. Did you know this??

 

Bob "RealMan"May 5:  Bob “RealMan” Timm        Love and Friendship are BIG.  

Sweet and very true post from Bob. 

 

 

JohnMay 6:  John Palmer       5 Ways Buyer Agents Can Use Perplexity to Prepare for Property Tours 

John shares another tool for agents to use in their agent toolbox. 

 

 

BobBob Crane    Found a Baby Deer Alone? Don’t Touch It (Here’s Why)

I see questions like this regarding wildlife all of the time. Now you know!  

 

Kelly May 7:  Kelly McGovern      Why “Master Bedroom” Became “Primary Bedroom”  

What do you think??

 

 

AveryAvery Jules     Breaking Free from Real Estate Branding Clichés  

Good, informative post from Avery. 

 

 

William William Piotrowski     🏡 4 WAYS TO GIVE YOUR OFFER AN EDGE THIS SPRING 🌸🔥 

Gear up to win your next offer!

 

 

EdMay 8:   Ed Neuhaus        I rebuilt my website with AI and web traffic went through the roof    

Must read if you’re even considering tinkering with your website. And…Ed will present at our Zoom Call May 19!

 

 

GregGreg Raymer     Beyond the Yard Sign: Why Data-Driven Marketing Is the Secret to a Faster Sale  

Another “tool” to add to your marketing kit!

 

 

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Don’t forget this month’s challenge…May 2026 ActiveRain Challenge | Women Who Shaped Us hosted by Kathleen Daniels and Carol Williams

 

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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. 

 

May 12th - AI Staging Update
Jane Luo 

May 19th - How I Used ActiveRain Blog Posts and AI To Grow Organic Traffic
Ed Neuhaus   

May 26th - Tax Liens 
Candy Stevens

June 2nd - Lead Generation: The I Need To Sell Before I Can Buy Dilemma 
John Meussner 

 

 

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

I see a couple that I might check out, but I have already read quite a few that are in your list this week.

May 10, 2026 04:50 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Brian England I hope you liked the ones you read. Hope you had a good Sunday. 

May 10, 2026 05:27 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathy... five for me this week. As always, a stellar list and as always I'm impressed by your never missing a Sunday.

May 10, 2026 05:45 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Nina Hollander, Broker   I made the 4-layer cake today and it's gone!!!  I'll send you a pic. 

May 10, 2026 05:28 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib can't wait to see it.

May 11, 2026 05:13 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

A great line up and I see several posts I missed. I'm off to read and comment!

May 10, 2026 05:56 AM
Kathy Streib

Dorie Dillard Austin TX you had a busy Sunday!!!   Hope the football game was good!!

May 10, 2026 05:28 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy you keep on giving me extra reading to do ..... LOL

May 10, 2026 05:59 AM
Kathy Streib

George Souto I like to make you work! LOL

May 10, 2026 05:29 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you for your post! I did miss several good ones.

May 10, 2026 06:40 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti were your ears burning?  A family member (Rick) just traded his larger camper  (41 ft) for a smaller one (35 ft) He can't go too small because he's 6'4" and needs some head room. LOL  

I told him about the one you bought!  

May 10, 2026 05:33 PM
Kat Palmiotti

I'm thinking mine would be too small for him Kathy Streib !

May 11, 2026 05:16 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Another great group of posts Kathy. I had missed quite a few, so thanks for doing my homework  :)

May 10, 2026 06:57 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty  Happy to help with your homework!!!   Hope you had a good weekend. 

May 10, 2026 05:35 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Hi Kathy, Thanks for including my post among your list of great posts of the week, I am glad that you enjoyed it.

Bob

May 10, 2026 07:19 AM
Kathy Streib

Bob Crane I loved it. Larry and I love our (safe) walks in the woods. We have a bluebird box in our yard and several birds that visit us. 

May 10, 2026 05:36 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - crrli.com. We are Lic. Assoc. Broker/Lic. RE Salesperson - Plainview, NY
We List/Sell Long Island Real Estate Successfully!

You seem to find new ones each week that I didn't know Kathy. Not today, but will check them out later in the week.

May 10, 2026 07:25 AM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 Hope you enjoyed the boat ride and dinner at your daughter's. 

May 10, 2026 05:37 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Real Estate Svcs.
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hi Kathy Streib - I read a few of your picks.  I am excited for Ed's presentation on the 19th.  What he did is incredible. 

May 10, 2026 07:37 AM
Kathy Streib

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Real Estate Svcs. I am too!!!!   Even though I'm retired, I love learning these new things!

May 10, 2026 05:41 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Sunday morning, Kathy. Thank you very much for your recommendations. Have a very special day and an outstanding week.

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May 10, 2026 08:00 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Roy Kelley    Thnk you and please tell Chef Dolores hello!!!

May 10, 2026 05:42 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

Hi Kathy, 
Thanks for your round-up. I missed several that you selected. Sometimes I think we're working from a different blog roll. 😂 

Have a wonderful day.

May 10, 2026 08:03 AM
Kathy Streib

Carol Williams LOL What, you mean we're not in sync??!!

May 10, 2026 05:43 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy, well, not a week that I read many posts, and a couple of days never even logged in.  BUSY week.   Happy Mother's Day!

May 10, 2026 09:24 AM
Kathy Streib

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner Busy?!   I'd say you were!!!  We're all excited for you!!!

May 10, 2026 05:44 PM
Kelly McGovern
Realty Concierge International - Bellingham, MA
Working with Kelly is a good move

Thanks for the feature!  I missed 4!

May 10, 2026 09:44 AM
Kathy Streib

Kelly McGovern That's pretty good!!!  Hope you enjoyed the new-to-you posts.

May 10, 2026 05:44 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kathy Streib Looks like some fantastic Zoom sessions, WOW

Happy Mother's Day ☺️

May 10, 2026 11:09 AM
Kathy Streib

Hannah Williams Don't they look interesting!!! Happy Mothers Day to you.

May 10, 2026 05:45 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good afternoon Kathy. A big weekend with the grandkids. So, let;\'s just say I have not read most of the ones I missed yet. Enjoy your day.

May 10, 2026 03:30 PM
Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin I'm just getting started. Had a small bunch of the family over this afternoon. 

May 10, 2026 05:46 PM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD
http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com - Vail, CO
Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D

as always, thank you these summaries!! I missed many good articles

May 12, 2026 12:13 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

You always do a great job of offering blogs that didn't get enough attention the first time. Thanks for your efforts.

May 12, 2026 04:34 AM