This month Patricia Feager and Lew Corcoran  are challenging Active Rain members to share their appreciation of other members.  They listed these questions or criteria:Does the AR Member inspire you? – YesDoes the AR Member help you? – YesDoes the AR Member exude positivity? – A Big Whopping YesIs the AR Member kind, generous and courteous?  Yes, AbsolutelyDoes the AR Member leave positive feedback? – Yes, all the timesHas the AR Member done something extraordinary – YesSo you may be curious as to who this AR member is with the ever present infectious smile and laugh?  Drum roll… Carol Williams  of course as the feature photo shows.My first in person interaction with Carol was in June of 2022 when we had lunch here at the Cracker Barrel in Kingman, AZ. The feature photo is from that fir... 02/10/2026

Which of the following 5 Reasons do YOU prefer in buying a home in the Phoenix metro with a CIRCLE Driveway? Reason #2 "You don't have back your car out of garage or driveway onto the street". Cruising up the circle driveway to your home looks COOL and is COOL! Let me count the 5 reasons circle driveway homes in Phoenix metro are sought after:  1. They just look cool, like an estate 2. You don't have to back your car out into the street, just drive forward 3. You can pull your car up ot the front door (nice when raining) 4. Less lawn to mow with circular driveway on larger lot homes. 5. More room for parking at parties (image by SaadiaAMYii, Pixabay) Or, ALL OF THE ABOVE! Hey here are Semi Circle or Curved driveway homes or estates in the Sunny Phoenix Arizona metro. You can drive right... 02/11/2026

Gilbert? I know Scottsdale Arizona. Both are among the best places to live.Gilbert Arizona is one of the BEST US Cities to live and raise a family! Gilbert homes for sale on the MLS UPDATED DAILY read on... (porch flag by dbronk, Pixabay)Buy a home for sale in Gilbert Arizona. WHY you ask? GILBERT Arizona along with sister cities Chandler and Scottsdale are consistently rated amongst the best places to live and raise a family in the United States of America. Wow, what an honor! See the January 2026 and always up to date homes for sale in Gilbert, Arizona right here! There is plenty to do in GilbertChandler at Ocotillo Lake has great schools, employers and shopping and restaurants and homes also....NICE! Well it is true. In addition to the great homes, schools, parks, restaurants Gilbert... 02/08/2026

What do you expect to find in the place you call home? What do your clients expect to find?Home is where the......what is?Wife is?Mom?Kids?Your Easy Chair in front of the TV?That low spot in the hallway where you bump your head?That loose stair than you need to fix?The neighbor that shares kitchen items and gardening tips with?Old Mrs Johnson next door that needs help bringing her garbage can in?Your heart is?Heart is...by Alexa, PixabayYour dog that comes to greet you (Toto)?Your Aunt (Auntie Em)?Well, what is it? Dorothy said in the Wizard of Oz, as she and Toto longed to see Auntie Em and she clicked her ruby slippers 3 times:(Dorothy's house fromCoronado Museum, Kansas)"There is No Place Like HOME,There is No Place Like HOME"Now this is as TRUE STATEMENT. Why is there no place like ... 02/06/2026