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: We 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.
Agatho Damon
Ray Steen
Testimony Oluwafemi
Corinne Guest
Brian Wilson
Moises Nalvarte
Ridvan Hoxha
Jinet Ventura
William Moench
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Your Knowledge Is a Powerful Force
By: Lou Ludwig (In Memoriam)
"As I see it..."
The Reputation Of a Real Estate Agent Is a Cumulative Reflection
By: Renee Hahn
"When people think about Realtors®, they rarely judge us individually. Instead, they judge us collectively.
Stronger Words Build Stronger Professional Relationships
By: Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
"The words we use every day may seem small, but they influence how clients, customers, and coworkers view our confidence, professionalism, and reliability."
AI Statistics Show Interesting Consumer Views
By: Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD
"A recent survey of investors garnered some interesting results. The results are surprising and this was no a small sample. It was statistically significant."
Brevard Buyers: Homes Near Stormwater Ponds After Heavy Rains
By: Carrie Liotta
"The practical question is not simply whether there is a pond behind the home. The better question is whether the pond, yard, swales, driveway, street, and maintenance system behave well after normal heavy rain. A pretty water view can still be a problem if water sits too close to the slab, washes out the bank, floods the driveway apron, or collects in side-yard low spots.
The Books That Walked With Me
By: Doug Jones
"For someone who earned mostly D's in high school, I've spent the rest of my life reading. That probably surprises people more than anything else about me."
The Trouble With Texting. Why Tone Gets Lost and Relationships Get Hurt
By: Kelly McGovern
"Without vocal tone, facial expression, or body language, a simple sentence can take on a dozen unintended meanings."
Mortgage News and Financial Planning: How To Stay Informed and Make Better Decisions
By: Jacob Maslow
"Investment priorities change significantly across the financial lifecycle."
Downsizing? How To Get Your Family To Take Their Treasures Before You Move
By: Kathy Streib
"The children were invited over for dinner. My client had bubble wrap, tissues, tape, and boxes waiting for them."
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This Month's Challenge:
August 2026 AR Challenge: Summer In My Corner of the World
Co-hosted by: Debe Maxwell, CRS and Carol Williams
"Summer means something different depending on where you live. For some, it's long days at the beach and ocean breezes. For others, it's county fairs, harvest season, mountain adventures, festivals, concerts, farmers markets, or family traditions passed down through generations."
Remember to check in on the AR Q&A section. We learn from each other every day.
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Don't miss the upcoming Zoom meetings.
If you don't attend these weekly sessions, you're missing out on one of the best benefits of ActiveRain membership!
11:00 a.m. Pacific time
12:00 p.m. Mountain time (Arizona same as Pacific until Nov 2nd)
1:00 p.m. Central time
2:00 p.m. Eastern time
August 11: Don't Leave Your Kids a House Full of Stuff
Hosted by: Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
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Also, be sure not to miss these ActiveRain weekly series:
Kathy Streib's Posts Just For You (Published every Sunday)
Bill Spears Ask An Ambassador (Published every Tuesday)
New to ActiveRain?
Be sure to read Getting Started on ActiveRain by Kat Palmiotti!
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