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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain May 31 to  June 6, 2026

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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain May 31 to  June 6, 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!

 

MikeJune 1:  Mike Young     The Family Photo Post

It’s worth your time to read Mike’s post. 

 

 

 

BobBob Crane     How to Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Doggy Door Naturally With Pet-Safe Plants 

I’ve bookmarked Bob’s post because I’ve already noticed mosquitoes outside our door.  

 

 

KatinaJune 2:  Katina Hargrove     Why I Do  50 Minute Open Houses

Interesting concept. What do you think??? Chime in!

 

 

 

Kelly Kelly McGovern     Can an Illegal Unit in a Massachusetts Multifamily Become a Legal ADU?  

Interesting question! What are the rules in your state?

 

 

CarmeloJune 3:  Carmelo Ginés    My WeightLoss Journey Since 2021 The Struggles, Lessons, and Small Victories     

Most of us have traveled the Weight Loss Road. Let’s lend our support to Carmelo! 

 

DianaDiana Dahlberg      A Realtor, A Coffee Cup, and a Few Red Lights 

Love this funny and inspiring post! 

 

 

RoyJune 4: Roy Kelley     Do Your ActiveRain Blog Posts Comply with State Rules?  

Have you checked your blog to see if it’s compliant? 

 

RobertRobert Siciliano       The Insidious Threat of Calendar Scams and Spam  

It’s a good idea to check your calendar app's settings.  Thank you Robert Siciliano 

 

JeffJune 6:  Jeff Sorg     Saturdays In the Rain: My Career Was a Hand-Me-Down  

I love this post from Jeff. Was your career a Hand-Me-Down?  Lucky you!

 

DebeDebe Maxwell    ZERO INBOX - A Dream Come True 

How did I NOT know about this????  I need it. 

 

 

 

Dr. PaulaDr. Paula McDonald      Saturday Soundness ~ Farm vs. Pharm 

If you’re wondering what healthy alternatives are available…look no further. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Don’t forget this month’s challenge…JUNE CHALLENGE—ASK NOT WHAT AR SUPPORT CAN DO FOR YOU, BUT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR ACTIVE RAIN?  Hosted by Debe Maxwell and Lew Corcoran with inspiration from 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. 

 

June 9th - Spotlight on the Emerald Coast of Florida 
Peter Mohylsky  

June 16th - The Secrets To Becoming the Neighborhood Expert 
Jasen Edwards 

 

 

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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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!

Good morning Kathy, there’s always something new to pick up here and your suggested member posts help us stay smart!

Jun 07, 2026 04:39 AM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 you're right. We learn from the other members!

Jun 07, 2026 05:03 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathy... seven for me this week. Not the 100% I had on Carol's list yesterday, but close enough!

Jun 07, 2026 05:09 AM
Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker I still miss quite a few!!! Hope there are some you enjoyed reading.

Jun 07, 2026 05:04 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. I did well with Carol yesterday and fairly well with you today. Bet I can't keep it up and more fun when I don't. Thanks! Enjoy your day.

Jun 07, 2026 05:26 AM
Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin Summer's here and I'll bet that means more Grandpa duties.

Jun 07, 2026 05:04 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy I did better this week than last week, but I still have a bit of reading to do.

Jun 07, 2026 05:34 AM
Kathy Streib

George Souto I hope you enjoyed reading the posts!

Jun 07, 2026 05:07 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I don't see any that I missed that I am dying to go check out, but I read all of the posts from Dr. Paula McDonald she is a smart gal.

Jun 07, 2026 05:34 AM
Kathy Streib

Brian England Thank you...I hope you had a great Sunday.

Jun 07, 2026 05:08 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.
You found several I missed, and I always appreciate that. Have a great weekend. 

Jun 07, 2026 05:49 AM
Kathy Streib

Carol Williams I love searching for them...don't you!!

Jun 07, 2026 05:09 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Sunday morning, Kathy. Thank you very much for including one of my posts in your selection.

Have an outstanding week.

Jun 07, 2026 05:55 AM
Kathy Streib

Roy Kelley you are very welcome. You shared some good advice for the members here. 

Jun 07, 2026 05:09 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you for your Sunday post! I definitely missed a few (but did read the post about the post)

Jun 07, 2026 06:57 AM
Kathy Streib

HI Kat Palmiotti Wasn't that an interesting post!   Hope you had a successful  farmer's market Saturday.

Jun 07, 2026 05:12 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

It was a really good group of posts this week. I missed most of them for some reason. 

Jun 07, 2026 07:39 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty weren't they interesting!!!   I love finding new posts to read!

Jun 07, 2026 05:14 PM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.WarrenCountyOhioRealEstate.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Quite the buffet this week, I'm off to check out a couple that caught my eye.

Jun 07, 2026 07:44 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Liz and Bill Spear Hope you enjoyed the ones you read!!!   I want an update on the house!!!

Jun 07, 2026 05:16 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy, I saw four this week, even with moving and all.   I enjoyed them too.

Jun 07, 2026 08:22 AM
Kathy Streib

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner that's amazing! Where did you find the time?!

Jun 07, 2026 05:16 PM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Wonderful selections this week, 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

Jun 07, 2026 09:05 AM
Kathy Streib

GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore I hope you enjoyed them!!  

Jun 07, 2026 05:17 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

What a fun mix of insights this week, Kathy Streib. I loved how each post sparked a different little nudge to think, laugh, or check something I’ve probably ignored for too long. Thanks for pulling it all together and giving us a bright spot to start the day :)

Jun 07, 2026 10:14 AM
Kathy Streib

Lew Corcoran Thank you for your comment!!!    I love the variety of posts there are to read here and it's fun looking for them. 

Jun 07, 2026 05:19 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
Educating. Encouraging. Serving.

Good morning Kathy,

I see I missed a few and definitely off to read some that intrigues me!

Jun 07, 2026 10:47 AM
Kathy Streib

Dorie Dillard Austin TX Happy Sunday. Hope you enjoyed them. 

Jun 07, 2026 05:20 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hi Kathy and Happy Sunday!  Lots of interesting posts to check out. And I will now that I am back on AR and hopefully can continue to be.  Yes!😊

Jun 07, 2026 01:09 PM
Kathy Streib

Anna "Banana" Kruchten All I can say is YEA!!!!!!!

Jun 07, 2026 05:20 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Kathy Streib these are great list of posts for this week at ActiveRain. I need to read the posts I missed.

Jun 07, 2026 01:54 PM
Kathy Streib

John Pusa  I hope you enjoy them. 

Jun 07, 2026 05:20 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

I need more hours to the day and less fatigue when I have them. Thanks for your efforts.

Jun 07, 2026 06:13 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh my goodness, how did you find so many, Kathy?!! I am so honored to be among the ones you shared this week. I am 100% in agreement that this is the mac-daddy program and have loved it for 10 years!

Jun 07, 2026 06:22 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Kathy Always had some good choices and I really wish about that and appreciate what you know!

Jun 07, 2026 11:43 PM