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17+ Years in the Rain: Reflecting on an Incredible Journey   Gratitude 2024 -  For the Love of ActiveRain  First and foremost, I want to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in this month's challenge. Each and every one of your incredible entries truly touched my heart. Your creativity, authenticity, and willingness to share are nothing short of inspiring, and I am deeply grateful for each of you.   Some of you brought laughter with your lighthearted posts, others shared profound and serious reflections, and a few of you moved me to tears with your raw gratitude. Thank you for opening your hearts and allowing us all to connect through your words this month. November really is the perfect time to express gratitude openly, and this challenge has been such a beautiful remin... 12/08/2024

💝Giving and Receiving Gifts 2024 ☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREEI always look forward to the challenge that will be offered each and every month in the Rain! The challenge for December will be beneficial for me since I always have a hard time figuring out what gifts I should buy for those that I care most about whether it be for a birthday, Christmas, or some other occasion. Once in a while, I come across something that I see that calls out to me as something that someone in my life would really enjoy and I purchase it and save it for them for Christmas or a birthday, but that is rare, haha. Since my immediate family is filled with University of Arizona fans, my go-to has most often been buy... 12/02/2024

Supporting My Brother's Keeper Makes a Difference Introduction Have you ever wondered how small acts of kindness can lead to significant changes? Recently, a wonderful financial gift was made to My Brother’s Keeper (https://www.mybrotherskeeper.org) in my name. This charity is dedicated to helping individuals and families in need within the Brockton, Easton, and Dartmouth communities and surrounding areas. Through an array of services, My Brother’s Keeper plays a vital role in improving lives every day. Transforming Spaces with Furniture Assistance Furniture assistance is one of the key offerings. You might find it hard to believe, but many families enter their homes with nothing but the clothes on their backs. My Brother’s Keeper transforms bare apartments into welcoming spaces. Pictur... 12/02/2024

Atlanta Buckhead Midtown- Thankfulness - Many Reasons Every Day Many reasons to be thankful every day in Atlanta, Buckhead, Midtown and the Westside. Today let's look at being thankful for Blogging Skills learned here at ActiveRain.Becoming experienced over the years in writing Blog Posts - via training at Active Rain - I had decided to write an instructional post on AR about the newly required  BOI Report. Then I thought that it might be beneficial information for neighbors as well if I mentioned it locally on the Nextdoor app. The form is so simple to complete but the fines for not filing are very high. Here is what I posted on ND: DON'T FORGET -- if you have a small business that is an LLC, a small corporation or an LLP, you must file the Beneficial Owners Information Report no later... 11/30/2024

Gratitude 2024 -  For the Love of ActiveRain  First and foremost, I want to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in this month's challenge. Each and every one of your incredible entries truly touched my heart. Your creativity, authenticity, and willingness to share are nothing short of inspiring, and I am deeply grateful for each of you.  Some of you brought laughter with your lighthearted posts, others shared profound and serious reflections, and a few of you moved me to tears with your raw gratitude. Thank you for opening your hearts and allowing us all to connect through your words this month. November really is the perfect time to express gratitude openly, and this challenge has been such a beautiful reminder of that. Personally, I have so much to be thankful for—my ... 11/30/2024

This Thanksgiving was one for the books, filled with joy, laughter, and a sprinkle of new traditions that made it truly memorable!Instead of venturing downtown to join the bustling Thanksgiving Turkey Trot with 10,000 other runners and walkers, my son and his neighbors came up with a fantastic alternative—a local Turkey Trot right in NW Hills! At 8:30 a.m., an enthusiastic group gathered at his house, setting off together and meeting up with another group just a few blocks away. After a chilly 2.5-mile walk, everyone headed home, energized and ready to focus on their Thanksgiving feasts at home. The creativity didn’t stop there. Our Thanksgiving mural, tackled with colored pencils, became an evolving masterpiece from before Thanksgiving and throughout the day. Whether it was finished or... 11/30/2024

There is always so  much to be thankful for and I posted three already. My fourth was a bit of a conundrum because it is something to be thankful for and a curse at the same time.  TECHNOLOGY.I recall as a lad working in my dad's law firm when the fax became a useful tool. To me, this was the first real ground breaking technology. Few people realize that in order to receive a fax, you had to be on the same system as the receiver!! I believe that it was Sony or Phillips that realized that there had to be ONE system for all fax transmissions (not the old school term facsimile transmissions). This great technology was well received and started the onslaught of many technologies: smart phones, scanning, advanced laptops, the internet - all of teh technology that makes our personal and busin... 11/30/2024

This is a reminder to get hold of yourself and keep it even in the midst of testing and refinement as it applies to all endeavors, efforts, planning and progress. Everything has a beginning, and it is wise to focus on that as it will provide direction as to what is to come and what to do about it. Insight via your common sense is no myth but instead the solution to everything. Without "insight" we will be subject to random forces and eventually failure! THE FIRST THING In any catastrophe, shock, upheaval or surprise that visits with us individually or as a whole, one is reminded first to remain calm, not as let's say, a Valium would have you be but so that your common sense driven by insight can help you navigate and seek-out as well as join the cycle at work and to end on a profitable... 11/30/2024

Yesterday as I was walking into a local grocery store here in Kingman, AZ, an older woman sitting in a white van called out to me and said “May I ask you a question?” My response was of course though I may not have an answer. The lady then asked as she was looking at my truck “What is a grit and gratitude agent? I have never seen that expression before.”“Well, grit," I responded "is because selling real estate especially dirt takes a lot of grit from driving the dirt roads here in Mohave County to ensuring purchases make it through to close of escrow as there are many unknowns. As to gratitude, I am grateful for being able to travel the dirt roads, for meeting friends I did not know I had, for being able to live and work at my age and for having my family.  As an old school salesperson,... 11/30/2024

It is that time of year, November, when we celebrate Thanksgiving.What do we serve on Thanksgiving?We express our gratitude and thankfulness for all the Blessings in our Lives. I am a daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt, mother, friend, and so much more including an Independent Real Estate Broker, and Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist ("CPRES"), with a full and grateful heart for all the Blessings in my life!  ***********Life:      I could fill a book diving into life "stories" that fill my heart with gratitude. The more I live, the more I learn that everything is a blessing in one form or another. It may take time to reflect on some life events to realize it as a blessing, yet as I look back on some things (divorce, cancer, job loss) that did not feel like a blessing in the momen... 11/30/2024

When it comes to IRS tax penalties, don't be caught off guard. Failing to file on time, missing payments, or inaccuracies in your returns can lead to hefty fines and Penalties. It's to your best interest  to understand the types of penalties and the common reasons they occur so you can take proactive steps to avoid them. But what if you're already facing penalties, or you're unsure about your obligations? Let's look at the best ways to navigate these challenges effectively.Key Takeaways IRS tax penalties include failure to file, late payment, accuracy-related issues, fraud, and underestimated quarterly payments. Common reasons for penalties are late filing, underpayment, failure to pay, and submitting frivolous returns. To avoid penalties, be aware of filing deadlines and consider filin... 11/30/2024

Do you ever ponder what came before, what is happening now and what will occur tomorrow?Mavericks, Trailblazers and Innovators are what I am particularly grateful for as they provide inspiration to become a better person, leave the planet a better place than when I arrived and what I can accomplish before I close my eyes permanently.  How about you?Let's take Innovators   An innovator is someone that improves or revolutionizes an industry. They introduce new ideas, methods and products.  Innovators are creative, problem- solvers and risk takers.  They push boundaries of what is possible.  They are key to progress, driving change and shaping the future with entirely new ways of thinking or doing things. Pioneer Women TrailblazersA trailblazer is someone who is the first to do something o... 11/30/2024

Eighteen Years Blogging But Who's CountingBlogging Bliss Journey  I started blogging in 2006; it has been an amazing journey! I was a nurse, a ceramic artist, and, for the past three and a half decades, a Realtor®. I never thought I would share my thoughts with so many people, but my passion for what I do keeps me excited, and that’s what it is all about.. I loved nursing, the making of ceramic art, and celebrating the memories of my 47-year marriage. That passion keeps me connected.Staying consistent is easy when you love something. I enjoy talking to people through phone calls or comments and look forward to my weekly radio show. Everything comes together perfectly!I do what feels right.  It's been said: I was marching to a different drummer. My art was different.  My blogging led to ... 11/30/2024

Hope you had a very Happy Thanksgiving and have enjoyed the leftovers. We still have many more and I need to be creative with the leftovers.Tomorrow is easy I am planning on turkey soup and that will give me time to come up with a solution for the rest of the leftovers.On a side note, Nina Hollander, Broker  see the plate above it does have the turkey on it and that is where all the meat went.Well, here is one more photo and I am not showing what is still in the fridge:)) As you can see it was a very traditional Thanksgiving meal and with all the desert and fruit.  Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Realtor in the Beverly Hills area who will help you achieve your Real Estate goals, pl... 11/29/2024

Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain November 24 to November 30, 2024  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!  November 24:  Richie Alan Naggar   THANKS (for) GIVING (more than just turkey)This is one of my favorite Thanksgiving posts.  Margaret Rome Things That Make/Made Me SmileI love the idea of it. And it takes so little time.   November 25: Belinda Spillman Life After Real EstateI love to when members who've been absent from the platform pop in. Belinda Spillman proves there is life after real estate!! Marney Kirk Marney K... 12/01/2024

 Wow!  It's hard to believe 35 years has flown by and I can honestly say I am grateful for my entire real estate career!  I think I've told this story before but my first 'gig' in real estate began at the tender age of 5!  Yup age 5!  My folks took me along to view possible new homes for the family.  And low and behold the agent was a lady who had a blue coat and hat on, just like mine ( well kind of).  She asked me if I'd like to be her assistant for the day.  She told me how to describe each room to my parents (which they loved)!  And low and behold they bought the house I wanted them to buy, a gorgeous FLW home.  It was so cool, even at my young age I knew that 'IT' was the one!Fast forward many years, plus college and I ended up beginning my career by buying and rehabbing old homes.... 11/29/2024

I liked this blast from the past- a little bit of architectural history is good for us now and then as we sleep off the effects of all that turkey from yesterday. French Doors—Ever Wonder Why They Call Them That? I’ve always loved French doors and when I was checking out a post that Barbara Todaro wrote, I got to thinking about the reason why they’re called French doors. So, I looked it up! Beginnings ·         17th Century France—their humble beginnings…weren’t so humble. They originated as windows during the Renaissance period, and went to the floor, leading onto balconies. They later were found in England, too. Cultures borrow from cultures constantly.         And as the same goes for fashion, many styles come from eons ago, and are just updated…(Toga Party, anyone??!) Materials: ·  ... 11/29/2024

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Well, since it is Thanksgiving evening, I could be thankful for antacids and lazy Boy recliners..and I am thankful for these!! Of course I am thankful for my niece who prepared a feast to beat the band!! However, I already mentioned family (as part of people) in a prior post.Soooo, my third post is being thankful for the abundance that we enjoy in this country. We have the broadest array of food, culture -art, music, clothing styles, etc. I have visited over 80 countries and no other country has the abundance that we enjoy.  Virtually everything is available here. Whatever you want, you can probably get it.So perhaps "abundance" was not the best term. Maybe "availability" is better. An other example was an electrical emergency on Thanksgiving Eve.  I was able to get an electrician at 7 ... 11/28/2024

3601 Clarks Lane #412 Baltimore, Md 21215 Bright 4th floor One Bedroom/Den Condo at The ImperialThis could be your new happy place. Check out this one-bedroom condo right in the heart of Upper Park Heights, Baltimore—at 3601 Clarks Lane #412.This bright corner unit is all about comfort and style.  Step into the huge 22' sunken living/dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows. Relax on the covered balcony, enjoying a gentle breeze, snacks, and coffee.For the cooks out there, you’ll love the remodeled kitchen with its sleek white cabinets. It’s got everything you need! Plus, a 9'x12' den can be your breakfast nook, home office, or even a guest room. So flexible!The primary bedroom is spacious and features a nice dressing area.You have all the perks of a full-service high-rise. There’s fro... 11/28/2024