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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain June 28 to  July 4, 2026

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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain June 28 to  July 4, 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!

 

AZ Mortgage Broker:June 27:  AZ Mortgage Broker: Michael George  

When a Group of Very Smart People Laughed At Me  

We aren’t the only ones who thought AI was a flash in the pan. 

 

 

MichelleJune 28:  Michelle Gibson     Buyer’s Remorse After Closing: Why It Happens  

A good breakdown and it happens!!!

 

NelsonJune 29:  Nelson Huggins     Plumbing Checks Every Homeowner Should Make Before July 4th  

This is something I’d never thought about but it makes sense!  

 

 

Ed Ed Silva     Getting Value from an ActiveRain Membership 

From a long-time ActiveRain member, Ed’s post shares the value of being here. 

 

 

LeanneLeanne Smith    Time to Count Your Blessings

I love the way Leanne’s post helped us begin the week. Thank you for sending a blessing my way. 

 

 

AndrewAndrew Collins     What Every Real Estate Agent Should Know When a Client Is in a Car Crash During a Showing  

Let’s welcome Andrew to ActiveRain. He’s posted some interesting scenarios 

 

 

LiseJuly 1:  Lise Howe      6 Home Improvements to Add Value in Bethesda MD
I love them all especially “create a more functional
floor plan.”

 

CarmeloCarmelo  Ginés    Is Your Home Showing Its Age? Home Trends That May Be Dating Your Space (And Easy Ways to Refresh It)  

It doesn’t take long for a “trend” to make your home look dated. Take a look. 

 

MalloryMallory Van Patton     Becoming a Real Estate Agent: The Part No One Talks About  

Please welcome Mallory to ActiveRain. I loved how open Mallory is in her post!!! Let’s encourage her to write more 

 

Dr. PaulaDr. Paula McDonald      16 Years Ago Today…

Very uplifting!  Attitude does count!

 

 

 

JohnJuly 3:  John Palmer      Why Your AI-Written Emails Sound Like Everyone Else's, and How to Fix It  

You and I’ve received those emails. John shares great tips on what to do. 

 

 

 

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Don’t forget this month’s challenge…

🎉ActiveRain July 2026 Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday! 🎂  hosted by Kathleen Daniels and Kathy Streib

 

 

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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. 

 

July 7th - Alzheimers/Dementia. How to keep our brains healthy
Group discussion led by Kat Palmiotti

July 14th - Spotlight on Arizona 
Jeff Masich 

 

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(12)

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

Good morning, Kathy... five for me this week from your list. There are a couple I need to circle back to later today.

Jul 05, 2026 04:49 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Nina Hollander, Broker That's pretty good. I've been asked to make your fudge Oreo cake again!

Jul 05, 2026 05:11 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib I am not at all surprised, Kathy. That cake is crazy good.

Jul 06, 2026 05:35 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It looks like I was lucky enough to read most of them already, but I see a couple that I missed and might have to check out.  I also see someone in the list who will be having some fun with Woody soon, haha.

Jul 05, 2026 05:04 AM
Kathy Streib

Brian England I love seeing who Woody will show up with. I saw him with our friend Ray Henson 

Jul 05, 2026 05:12 PM
Ray Henson

Did I miss a post on ActiveRain, Kathy Streib

Jul 06, 2026 08:41 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. It's Sunday and let's just say better today with your desire than yesterday with Carol's series. We walked in the Rain and caught different Rain drops! Enjoy your day.

Jul 05, 2026 05:22 AM
Kathy Streib

HI Wayne Martin   I'll see who I can find for you this week. 

Jul 05, 2026 05:13 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Some great posts as always. I love the way the AR members really do a great job all year long.

Jul 05, 2026 05:54 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty  Don't you love how we're getting some new members and the posts are interesting. 

Jul 05, 2026 05:14 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy good picks and I am looking forward to yours and Kats zoom meeting presentation on Tuesday.

Jul 05, 2026 06:43 AM
Kathy Streib

George Souto it should be interesting. I think everyone knows someone with Alzheimer's.

Jul 05, 2026 05:15 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

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

Jul 05, 2026 07:21 AM
Kathy Streib

HI Roy Kelley I hope that you and Chef Dolores had a good Fourth of July. 

Jul 05, 2026 05:17 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

I managed to read a couple of them and comment before your post. And again, Kathy Streib  thanks for the additional recognition

Jul 05, 2026 07:56 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 you're very welcome!!!!

Jul 05, 2026 05:18 PM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Good selections to repost here, Good Sunday morning. Have a great day and a productive week. Bill

Bill Salvatore Arizona Elite Properties

Jul 05, 2026 09:25 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore I hope you enjoyed your Fourth of July!

Jul 05, 2026 05:18 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Real Estate Svcs.
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hello Kathy Streib - to say that I have some reading to do is an understatement.

Thank you for your weekly Just for You post. 

Jul 05, 2026 10:59 AM
Kathy Streib

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Real Estate Svcs. Hope you got caught up today. 

Jul 05, 2026 05:18 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.

Jul 05, 2026 01:59 PM
Kathy Streib

John Pusa Hope you enjoyed the posts 

Jul 05, 2026 05:19 PM
Matthew Klinowski, PA
Downing Frye Realty - Naples, FL
Naples Golf Guy | Find Your Dream Lifestyle

Good morning Kathy! Thanks for sharing another great round of posts. Hard to make enough time in the day to read everything. Enjoy your day.

Jul 06, 2026 04:57 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Good morning, Kathy. I have some catching up to do. Thank you for including my post too!

Jul 07, 2026 05:29 AM