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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain: August 30 to September 5, 2026

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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain: August 30 to September 5, 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!

 

BobAugust 29:  Bob Force (REALTOR®)     My cause - SLEEP in HEAVENLY PEACE  

What a wonderful cause!!! Please read about this and see if there’s a chapter in your area!

 

DebeDebe Maxwell      Boomers May Not Outnumber Every Other Generation—But We DO Dominate Real Estate!   

So…who’s buying in this market??? 

 

 

JohnAugust 30:  John Martino   Can a House Pass a Home Inspection?  

What’s your response?  You know the answer! Head to Johns post.

 

 

 

NickNick Vandekar    What is an “ARM”?

Good explanation from Nick and his guest. If you haven’t caught the short videos Nick is doing, take a look.

 

 

FrankSeptember 1:  Frank Esposito      I Want to Sell My Tottenville House, but Too Many of My Friends Are REALTORS®—How Do I Choose?  

Let’s welcome Frank to ActiveRain.  It’s always a dilemma and Frank does a good job addressing it. 

 

ToddSeptember 2:  Todd Pooler    How Real Estate Agents Can Leverage AI 

Welcome Todd to ActiveRain!  If you’re wondering how you can use AI, this may be helpful.

 

JeremySeptember 3: Jeremy Williams     46% of Agents Using AI Say It Changed Nothing. Here's What I Think That Means.  

Interesting post from Jeremy about AI. What do you think??? 

 

 

LaurenLauren Williams     Saving Myself from the Things I Saved - a new tool from Lee Shuer 

If you work with clients who have difficulty editing what they have, there’s a tool in the post you might use. 

 

ChrisChris Dunham     A 47-Page Inspection Report Does Not Mean You're Buying a Bad House  

I like how Chris breaks down the items into “buckets.”

 

 

MattMatt Helganz     Why More Sellers Are Choosing PreListing Inspections Before Going Live 

Are you seeing more of this in your area?  

 

 

KenSeptember 4:  Ken Semler     Ken's Rule #6-Transportation isn't an afterthought...  

It’s been interesting learning about modular homes from Ken. This is a part of the process I’d never thought about.

 

KerriKerri Naslund-Monday     What Sixteen Septembers Have Taught Me About Fall   

Good post if you’re motivating and preparing your team (or yourself) for 2027. 

 

WilliamWilliams Collins     Your 2027 Realtor Business Plan: Build a Business, Not a Wish List  

Good information to help you plan your 2027 strategy!

 

 

 

JamesSeptember 5:  James Shive     AI May be able to Price Your House. It Can't Negotiate the Deal.  

Let’s welcome James to ActiveRain. His post makes a good point!!!

 

 

 

 

 

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Don’t forget this month’s challenge…September 2026 AR Challenge—You Bring the Topic, We’ll Bring the Round Table!  Hosted by Debe Maxwell 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. 

 

September 8th -Open Discussion / Roundtable

Bring Your Favorite AI Prompt(s) 

 

 

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

Good Sunday morning, Kathy... sorry, but just three for me from your list today! 😔

Sep 06, 2026 05:09 AM
Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker not a problem. I know you've been busy helping sellers and buyers!!!

Sep 06, 2026 04:37 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. Quite the selection toady for your post. Thank you for your efforts. Caught some, missed some but that is the benefit of stopping by on Sunday morning. Enjoy your day.

Sep 06, 2026 05:28 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Wayne Martin Hope you liked some of the newer posts!!!

Sep 06, 2026 04:38 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

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

Have an outstanding week.

Sep 06, 2026 05:51 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Roy Kelley Thank you and hello to Chef Dolores. 

Sep 06, 2026 04:38 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.
Thanks for the round-up. I totally missed a few of your selections. 
Have a great day!

Sep 06, 2026 06:19 AM
Kathy Streib

Carol Williams I hope you've been busy playing golf and having fun. 

Sep 06, 2026 04:39 PM
Lawrence & Sheila Agranoff
Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - crrli.com. We are Lic. Assoc. Broker/Lic. RE Salesperson - Plainview, NY
Listing & Selling Long Island Real Estate

Kathy, This week I learned some new facts from some of your suggested posts!

Sep 06, 2026 06:43 AM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence & Sheila Agranoff Oh good! I'm glad you did!!

Sep 06, 2026 04:40 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Great group of posts as always Kathy. I usually always miss at least one or two.

Sep 06, 2026 06:56 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty are you preparing for the onslaught of snow birds who will appear in another month?

Sep 06, 2026 04:41 PM
Ken Semler
ImpresaModular.com - Martinsburg, WV
Nationwide Custom Modular Home Builder

Kathy, I always enjoy these weekly roundups because they show just how much useful knowledge is being shared across ActiveRain. Thank you especially for including my transportation post this week. Modular construction has a lot of moving parts people never see, and transportation is one of those details that can determine whether a project runs smoothly or becomes difficult very quickly. Have a great Sunday!

Sep 06, 2026 07:09 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Ken Semler It's fun learning about modular construction. My husband is a retired builder for large home builders and was familiar with weather delays, labor, etc.

Sep 06, 2026 04:51 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Real Estate Svcs.
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hello Kathy Streib - just stopping by to say hello and wish you a Happy Sunday. 

May you enjoy this blessed and beautiful day!

Sep 06, 2026 07:48 AM
Kathy Streib

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Real Estate Svcs. Hi Ms Kathleen1!!  Hope to see you on Tuesday!!!

Sep 06, 2026 04:52 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It's a good list.  I see some that I have already read, some that I might check out, and some that I have absolutely no interest in, haha.

Sep 06, 2026 07:57 AM
Kathy Streib

Brian England ok, I certainly won't tell them that!!

Sep 06, 2026 04:52 PM
Brian England

They probably already know Kathy Streib, I am not shy and completely transparent, haha.

Sep 06, 2026 04:58 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
Big Block Team @ LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - San Diego, CA
Coastal San Diego, Veterans & Retirees Services

Good Sunday morning to you Kathy Streib - Thank you as always!
Like walking into a bookstore and finding a “Staff Picks of the Week” table, your curated Active Rain’s weekly highlight reel saves endless browsing and points me toward a few good reads I might have missed. 📚 😉

Sep 06, 2026 08:02 AM
Kathy Streib

HI Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP Awww thank you for your sweet comment. I loved the STAFF PICKS table when I used to go to the big bookstores.

Sep 06, 2026 04:53 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
Educating. Encouraging. Serving.

Good morning Kathy,

What a great list and I see you have pointed us in the direction of some very interesting posts! Love your selections! Off to read and comment. 

Sep 06, 2026 09:15 AM
Kathy Streib

Dorie Dillard Austin TX   Great UT game yesterday. We were watching college football, the Astros and tennis. 

Sep 06, 2026 04:54 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy good mix of new and longtime members this week.

Sep 06, 2026 09:50 AM
Kathy Streib

George Souto it's been fun reading the posts of some of the new members. 

Sep 06, 2026 04:54 PM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD
http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com - Vail, CO
Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D

another great batch of winners!! Thank you as always for these summaries. Enjoy Labor Day!!

Sep 06, 2026 01:20 PM
Kathy Streib

Hi Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD Thank you!!! Have a great Labor Day!

Sep 06, 2026 04:55 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

It has been a crazy, busy week but, I managed to catch a couple and I am honored to be listed alongside all of your features. Thank you so much for the inclusion, Kathy! 😘

Sep 06, 2026 06:08 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Kathy Streib these are great list of posts for this week at ActiveRain August 30 to September 5, 2026. I need to read the posts I missed.

Sep 06, 2026 08:02 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

These all look very interesting, but I think a few of them are missing links that are clickable..

 

Kathy Streib 

Oct 07, 2026 12:06 PM