Second Chance Saturday: Week 457

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.
 
Pya Paing Myo 
Muzammil  Rajani  
Kasandra Jones  
Roberto Gonzalez  
Gbade Adewole  
Jackson Njogu  
Celeste Henretty  
Csilla Florida  
Ken Lewis  
Agora  
Launched Listing  
Bigyan Karki  

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Respond and Adapt To Change 
By: Lou Ludwig (In Memoriam) 
"As I see it..."  

Your Rental Property Isn't a Pet. It's An Employee 
By: Shirley Coomer 
"A good rental is not good simply because the tenant pays on time. It is not good simply because the property has appreciated."

The Hidden Cost of Mail Order Homes  
By: Ken Semler 
"Don't let an unbelievable deal become an unbelievable headache."  

Is Professional Mold Testing Worth the Money? 
By: Will Fenton 
"If your gut is telling you something, listen to it the way that mom did."  

7 Ways To Reduce Inside Heat During South Carolina Summer 
By: Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518 
"When temperatures climb near 100 degrees, small steps can add up."  

Can Three Square Feet Really Create A Tax Deduction? 
By: Candy Stevens, EA 
" Many people picture a home office as an entire spare bedroom with a desk, bookshelves, and a computer.  The IRS doesn't require that."  

Flipping Houses Successfully / The Exact Process That Works 
By: Dennis Dahlberg Broker/RI 623-582-4444 
"A few years ago, my wife and I lost everything: our business, home, and savings. We lived in our van and my office, facing lawsuits and asset seizures."

A Sojourner's Guide to Life For Dummies
By: LEONORA PRINCE 
"I've done  numerous blogs over the years, beginning with the first, "Moving to Hawaii for Dummies, " to " Moving to Idaho for Dummies", to "Moving to Tennessee for Dummies", to "Moving to Costa Rica for Dummies." I wonder what the next one will be titled (stay tuned)."  

Hot Take: AI Will Replace Average REALTORS® 
By: Mark Coppens 
"More homebuyers and sellers are asking AI platforms like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, and Microsoft Copilot questions that used to be typed into Google."  

Offer Accepted, Now What? A Guide To the Road To Closing 
By: Tammie Jungling 
"There may be inspections, appraisal, title work, insurance, underwriting, updated documents, closing disclosure review, and final closing steps."  


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July Challenge: 
ActiveRain July 2026 Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday!
Co-hosted by: Kathleen Daniels and Kathy Streib 
"America’s story is really a collection of millions of individual stories. This July 4th, let’s honor 250 years of history by sharing our own experiences, our gratitude, our journeys, and our hopes for the future."

Remember to check in on the AR Q&A section. We learn from each other every day. 

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