First Blog Posts

Sometimes, it can be scary to write your first blog post! Luckily, the supportive community of ActiveRain is just the place to start.

On this page you will find a running list of “first blog posts” written on ActiveRain by members of the real estate industry. These new bloggers have taken the leap to begin their blogging journey. Our first-time real estate bloggers deserve a big welcome and some extra encouragement from you!

Take a read, leave a comment, and say hello. You'll make that author’s day and help to give them a great first impression of our community.

Agent's first blog posts on ActiveRain

By Jackie Adams, Realtor serving Idaho Falls & all Southeast Idaho
(ERA Archibald Real Estate)
Do you or anyone you know want to move to Southeast Idaho?  This home is available.  It's in the beautiful city of Idaho Falls, Idaho.  The Snake River runs through Idaho Falls and the community has a lot to offer.  Besides being close to Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, Wy, beautiful waterfalls, forests , lakes, fishing, hunting and skiing, there are excellent employment opportunities, social activities, art culture presentations, festivals and farmers markets.  Please contact me if you can help me find an owner for this home.  It's ready and waiting to shelter someone new.  See more at this link:https://www.era.com/property/1555-Romantica-Drive-Idaho-Falls-ID-83402/M-2144587-ID_SRMLS/detail
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By Alex Yao, Luxury Homes in the Lower Mainland
(Yao Real Estate)
VANCOUVER, BC – September 2, 2022 – Metro Vancouver’s* housing market is experiencing a quieter summer season marked by reduced sale and listing activity.Last month’s sales were 29.2 per cent below the 10-year August sales average.“With inflationary pressure and interest rates on the rise, home buyer and seller activity shifted below our long-term seasonal averages this summer,” Andrew Lis, REBGV’s director, economics and data analytics said. “This shift in market conditions caused prices to edge down over the past four months.”“Home buyers and sellers are taking more time to assess what this changing landscape means for their housing needs,” Lis said. “Preparation is critical in today’s market. Work with your Realtor to assess what today’s home prices, financing options, and other cons...
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By Catina Willis, Real Estate Broker, Passive Income Coach
(Next Level Realty & Investments)
TikTok is quickly becoming one of the most popular social media platforms, and it's perfect for real estate marketing. Why? Because TikTok is all about short, attention-grabbing videos. And what's more attention-grabbing than a beautiful property or the crazy real estate business? If you're thinking about joining TikTok or are simply curious about how to use TikTok for business read on for everything you need to know.How to Use TikTok for your Real Estate Business Create a personal TikTok page with a branded profile that promotes your real estate business. Use relevant keywords in your profile name and bio. Make sure your account is public and include a link in the bio to increase traffic to your website or blog. Use TikTok to share behind-the-scenes footage of what it takes to sell a h...
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By Brian Kidder, MyEListing.com Analyst and Writer
(MyEListing.com)
Despite not yet reaching pandemic levels of affordability, Austin's real estate market has slowed down slightly as its number of home sales decreases. Other major cities across America are experiencing similar trends. Despite this slowdown in the number of homes sold, the average home price has remained relatively stable since the beginning of 2022, indicating that there is still plenty of room for buyers to bid up prices even if they aren't buying at the rate they were before COVID-19 hit. As a result, the Austin real estate market is still favoring buyers, but the signs of slowing down cannot be overlooked. Therefore, they should be considered when making future market analyses and forecasts for the city. Will this market moderation impact Austin's commercial real market as a whole?Au...
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By Jordan Loaiza
(Agent Professor)
Telling a lie is a very big deal whether it is a small white lie, or a huge lie told on purpose. Either way telling a lie means you're being dishonest. There are a ton of different lies that a lot of real estate agents tell their clients whether it is a buyer or a seller. Usually if a real estate agent lies about something it is to make them look better or to get a sale.Some real estate agents will lie about their experience in their work, meaning how long they have been in the business, or how many properties they have sold, etc... Some people will lie about square footage in a home, even if it is just by a few feet, a lie is a lie.Some agents will lie about how well they can advertise. They might say they are social media Rockstar's and they have tons of contacts and people who know t...
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By Susan Aincham, Real Estate Investor / Agent
Misrepresentation The example given in my training is “agent showing potential buyer notices that there is a water leak coming out the bottom of the water heater.  Agent is worried that this might deter the buyer from buying the home, so the agent misleads the buyer into thinking that all water heaters leak in that area…”This sounds like the agent does not have much experience, so thinks it is ok to say the first thing that come to their mind, this is always the wrong thing to do!  Any problems seen on a walk through should be noted and brought to the listing agents attention, especially water as it can get worst and the damage spread.  In addition to getting the leak fixed but, because the buyers heard you voice you were reporting the issue, they also know now you will not let somethin...
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By Brian Petruzzelli, LA and Las Vegas Homes For Sale
(LA and Las Vegas Real Estate)
Hermosa beach is one of a kind. The beautiful weather lends itself to year round fun and it is a go-to place for travelers and locals looking for an excursion. Fill your itinerary with these activities for your next trip in Hermosa Beach. Take a Walk on the Hermosa Beach PierTake in views of the beautiful hermosa beach pier which forms an important part of the neighborhood's identity. The structure extends 1000ft into the ocean. It offers sweeping views of the adjacent Santa Monica Bay and is especially breathtaking at sunsetWalk or Bike the StrandEnjoy a pier to pier to walk on the strand.  This walk connects the Hermosa Beach pier with the nearby Manhattan Beach pier. The 2-mile path is perfect for a scenic bike ride or stroll. For more ambitious bike riders, consider riding the 22-mi...
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By Shay Brown, McCann’s Roofing is passionate about
(McCann's Roofing and Construction)
A roof that squeaks, creaks, or, worst of all, leaks. When you are dealing with a leaking roof, here are some things to keep in mind. McCann’s Roofing & Construction is one call away, (405) 259-9998!Remember the acronym R.L.D.F., which stands for rain, lightning, damage, and flood, since there are many different ways your roof might get damaged.R – Reach for a towel or bucket to stop the immediate drip. Next and most importantly, immediately reach out to your local contractor for review.L – Locate and look for the leak before it becomes a bigger problem. Leaking roofs are often detected by the sight and sound of dripping water. Despite rain or shine, there are other signs you must look out for if you’re suspicious about roof leaks, including: Rooms with a musty smell.  Water stains on y...
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By Dawn Castell, Freelance home stager
(Freelancer)
A backyard is one of the most versatile things about a home. There are so many things that people can do with them. As a result, allowing your backyard to sit empty and unused is a massive waste of potential. The following are some of the best things you can do to your backyard this summer.Have a Pool ConstructedYou can make your backyard a place of play and relaxation by adding a gorgeous pool to it. Doing so would offer you the benefit of giving you a place to cool off during the summer heat. In addition, it would also allow you to go swimming whenever you feel like it since you would be able to access it from the comfort of your own home. Plus, it would be a great way to make your backyard look more beautiful in general.One of the best things about deciding to add one to your home is...
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By Thomas Harder
(Solar Energy)
7 Best 500 Watt Solar Panel (Reviews)We're confident you've decided to go solar. You want to find the greatest solar panels. A reliable manufacturer will increase the efficiency of your solar panel. Recent advances in the solar sector include the 500-watt solar panel, which is among the most innovative.The maximum solar power required for big and medium solar systems is 500 watts. This capability may be employed to reduce space while also producing more power. You can obtain the same amount of solar electricity from a 500 watt solar panel as you can from a 200 or 300 watt solar panel. It is intended to connect to any device.What Factors Should You Consider When Purchasing A 500 Watt Solar Panel?Before choosing a 500-watt panel, consider the following critical qualities. Low-quality, sub...
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By Darryl Shurgin, Multistate Mortgage Pro 25+ years
(Contour Mortgage)
I find alot of agents shy away from transactions with a veteran getting VA financing.  Often more from rumor than actual experience.  If so, you're missing a wonderful market, and also these are extremely advantageous loans for qualifying  veterans.While the VA program has certain requirements that a conventional mortgage does not, they happen to be one of the lowest rate loan product on the planet, allow veterans to borrow 100% of the purchase price of the home, 3% seller concession towards closing costs, and usually don't take any longer to close than a conventional mortgage.  I will always offer eligible veterans both options, first for VA and then for conventional.  So if you've had a bad experience in the past, possibly the problem was with the lender having limited experience with...
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By Cathey Lue, Follow Real Estate information
(PaperPlanningMomma)
If you're like most women, you've probably daydreamed about the perfect home at some point in your life. Maybe it's a sprawling white house with a wraparound porch and perfectly manicured gardens, or maybe it's a cozy cabin in the woods where you can escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.  What if you're just starting out as a family, and are looking for your first home? If that's the case, then there are a few things you'll want to keep in mind when choosing your new place to live. Four things to remember. Size of the home - make sure it's big enough to accommodate your familyIf you're in the market for a new home, it's important to make sure that the size of the home is right for your family. If you have a growing family, you'll want to make sure that there's enough space for...
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By Sakari Duvall, *in school
(None)
Imagine seeing an ad for this beautiful house with over 6,000 sq. ft for only $150,000 dollars! That would be everybody's dream and wouldn't last on the market for no longer than an hour! Now, imagine seeing that same house and going to look at it the same day, only to find out it's really listed for $1.5 million. Wouldn't that be such a disappointment after being really excited about seeing such a low price? That is why it is very important to make sure that all your information about property is factual. You will gain no clients if you can't be honest when trying to sell property. 
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By Seán Milroy, GM - Nation-wide Private Money Lender Broker
(Sandy Beach Capital, LLC)
Do you need money for investment properties? I have more funds than deals. We are a Private Money Lender/Broker. Investment properties 1-4 unit residential properties.New investors welcome.  We lend on the strength of you deal, so your credit score won't hold you back.  Call or click today.   (You Can Even Apply Online!) Sandy Beach Capital, LLC. SandyBeachCapital.com Call Us Toll Free in the USA:  1~800~369~3797 "We have all the dollars you need."        
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By Catherine Emert, Residential, land, commercial, businesses
(Strategic Realty, LLC)
Developed in 1972, Crooked River Ranch was originally meant to be a destination resort. Now covering over 10,000 areas it is home to over 2,500 privately owned lots in 16 separate phases. The homes are a great mix of single-family homes and manufactured homes with each being it's own unique property. All lots are divided into 1, 2 and 5 acre parcels giving each owner plenty of space! Did you know that Crooked River Ranch is also in BOTH Deschutes County and Jefferson County?At Strategic Realty, LLC we want to make sure our clients have as much information as possible to help them make the hard decisions when it comes to buying and selling homes. If you are in need of a real estate broker we would love to have the opportunity to represent you! Give us a call at 541-595-8444 or if you pre...
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By Ailina Nelson, Learn To Dance In The Rain
(Vision Drive Realty)
Well some will accuse me of being biased but I could not help but re-blog my husband‘s post about our for baby Mr. Whiskey-A-Go-Go😍😊 Welcome to my new blog series: Whiskey's Wisdom! It's really just "Get After It" renamed, which was just "Take Action" renamed. So, really just an excuse to exploit my cute puppy😂!!!     "Write injuries in sand, kindnesses in marble."French Proverb     Your action for today is to remember someone who has been kind to you.     I did, and I sent her flowers.Would it shock you that it was the agent on the other side ofthe escrow I just closed?!She was awesome!   Design An Extraordinary Day!   👉 Get After It / Take Action Archives 👈   We work 100% By Referral! Our experienced team is coached by the #1 businesscoaching company in North America:Buffini & Company...
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By Brandt Ellwood, Real estate agent serving Denver
(Keller Williams)
  8751 Pearl Street G1 Thornton CO 80229   You do not want to miss this immaculate 3-bedroom, 3-bath townhome on a corner lot in the Town Center Estates. Pride of ownership shines through in this meticulously maintained home ready for you to move right into. The spacious kitchen boasts beautiful wood cabinetry, newer flooring, and a slider leading to a private patio. Enjoy an open concept main floor layout with a cozy fireplace in the living room. Upstairs, the primary bedroom is accented by an en-suite bathroom. Other features include plenty of storage space in the attached 2-car garage. You will love the easy access to the multiple grassy areas around the home. Conveniently located within walking distance of plenty of shopping and dining, and 5 minutes from I-25 to make commuting to w...
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Ok, here goes, my first blog post. I sit here hopeful and excited and scared.In 2018 I sat at my computer and Googled every single thing I could think of to begin on my journey to success. If you ask anyone who knows me what I do for a living, they will all tell you the answer of what they know to be my day job. But in my head, my career is ahead of me and I have a huge dream. That's all it is though, a dream that I can't shake off. I have spent four years relentlessly working on my blog, thinking about my future work in real estate. I want to focus on my passion of interior design, home staging, house flipping and everything real estate to show how I can bring my vision to old and tired spaces. So in June 2022,  I made a huge decision to start afresh. I finally accepted that my current...
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By Demond McClellan, Real Estate Needs Real People
(eXp Realty)
ToNewJersey gives you access to the most up-to-date real estate information on Florham Park. Our local Florham Park real estate experts are brokered by eXp Realty, which offers our Florham Park homebuyers a vast network of over 1000 New Jersey real estate agents and tons of real estate data including Florham Park single family homes for sale, Florham Park condos and townhouses for sale, Florham Park homes for rent, Florham Park new listings, Florham Park price reduced homes, Florham Park new construction homes, recently bought homes, market trends, Florham Park homes with a pool and more in Morris County New Jersey and beyond.Also, you can search by a popular search like Townhouses for Sale near Me Not seeing what you're looking for? Expand your real estate search to other areas, such a...
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By Bailee Hutchinson, Let's live a life of changing the world together.
(Bailee Hutchinson)
Anytime you are furthering yourself to push forward in your career, sit back, and realize the chip on your shoulder leaves once you are completely honest.
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