Home : Blogs : ActiveRain Real Estate Network : The Official ActiveRain Blog

Jonathan makes his triumphant return to ActiveRain

We are please to announce that Jonathan Washburn, one the original founders of ActiveRain has returned to a full-time position with the company. A little over a year and a half ago, long before the ActiveRain Real Estate Network was launched, Jon left to focus on his other real estate ventures including Brio Realty.

Many of you have probably seen Jon lurking around on the ActiveRain, commenting and occasionally posting, but you will see him begin to take a much more visible and active role inside the community along with Caleb and myself. His presence will also help me focus much more energy on product development, and launching new ActiveRain initiatives.

Jon has an extensive background in real estate, having been an agent and broker for over ten years. He founded and has run multiple real estate and mortgage companies including WhyNotOwn, which was one of the first Internet based brokerages. His other primary expertise is related to marketing, and much of the vision for this network is based on ideas he pioneered early in the companies history.

-Matt Heaton (ActiveRain CEO)

Posted by ActiveRain Real Estate Network on 01/20/2007 03:28 PM

Comments (40)

activerain, activerain updates

40 Comments on Jonathan makes his triumphant return to ActiveRain

Welcome back Jonathan sounds like Matt is real happy.

01/20/2007 03:31 PM

by Jay McGillicuddy~Real Estate Broker (Prudential Verani Realty)

I remember the name but not the face, must be a new picture. Welcome back!

01/20/2007 03:34 PM

by Dena Stevens ~ Ecobroker ~So. Colorado Realtor (Colorado Western Real Estate)

Welcome back to you, Jonathan! I've not seen your name around yet, but no doubt I will soon! Since you're one of the creators of AR, many thanks to you for creating such a great company and network for us. I LOVE it here, and have learned so much by being part of this great community!

Ann

01/20/2007 03:36 PM

by Portsmouth NH Homes Condos - Ann Cummings New Hampshire REALTOR® (RE/MAX Coast to Coast - Portsmouth New Hampshire)

Well then, sounds like a family reunion, welcome back.

01/20/2007 03:42 PM

by Steve Dalton - Northwest Indiana (First Financial Trust Mortgage )

Mmmm. I was just thinking the other day when the system went down that you guys probably need more help.

Very timely. I'm sure Jonathan will help. He's a smart fellow.

Lenn

01/20/2007 03:43 PM

by Lenn Harley Homefinders.com MD & VA Real Estate

Welcome Jonathan.... I have only been here for 3 1/2 months. Looking forward to getting to know you.

And the face.... I guess I should get my head shaved... Jeff T.... Jeff C... but wait, your name is Jonathan. But it does start with a 'J'.... see a pattern everyone?

Hey Jeff Dowler....... you shave first, I will follow.... ;o)

01/20/2007 03:46 PM

by Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- FHA Loans -- FHA mortgages -- Mortgages (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc)

Welcome Back Jonathan!

Go Patriots!!!

01/20/2007 04:15 PM

by Monika McGillicuddy~REALTOR®~ N.H. Real Estate Broker & Trainer (Prudential Verani Realty/Hampstead)

Sounds like were getting bigger.

01/20/2007 04:17 PM

by David Spencer & Assoc., Broker & Lic. Instr. CE and Pre-Lic.

Welcome back! Things have grown so big so quickly around here, I'm sure Matt and Caleb would welcome any additional help and insight you provide.

01/20/2007 04:20 PM

by Donna Harris, ASP (Re/Max HiNet)

Matt,

Good to hear that you'll have some help here. I have noticed Brio Realty as I've been wandering around out here.

Jonathan: Welcome back. Looking forward to getting to know you...

01/20/2007 04:31 PM

by joanne Douglas (Terrie O'Connor Realtors)

It is nice to know that we have an original founder on the East Coast. Jonathan, please let me know if I can do anything to help you here in Maryland!

www.HomeRome.com

Baltimore,Md.

01/20/2007 04:57 PM

by Margaret Rome- Baltimore, Md.-HomeRome.com (TREC-Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome)

Welcome back Jonathan - we saw you in the photo with stylish Matt-in-the-hat!

Ines

01/20/2007 05:22 PM

by Rick & Ines - Miami Shores Real Estate (Majestic Properties)

Welcome back....look forward to seeing more of you...

01/20/2007 05:26 PM

by Christy Powers - Pooler, Savannah Real Estate Agent (Keller Williams Coastal Area Partners)

Jonathan,

Welcome back. While I do not know you, if you have Matt and the crew's vote of confidence, then you must be good!

01/20/2007 05:34 PM

by William Collins, Broker Associate (ERA Queen City Realty)

Welcome Back Jonathan! I look forward to seeing and hearing more from you. Thanks for introducing him Matt!

01/20/2007 05:44 PM

by Cynthia Sloop (Community Property Manager)

Glad you decided to come back Jonathan! Hope to see alot more of you around AR.

01/20/2007 06:25 PM

by Pascack Valley Real Estate>> Lisa and Robert Hammerstein (Coldwell Banker)

Jon, will look forward to your posts ..

01/20/2007 06:38 PM

by Teri Isner GRI, CRS, CIPS (Keller Williams Celebration)

Welcome back Jonathan! I seem to remember your name back many moons ago :)

01/20/2007 06:44 PM

by Roxanne & Shannon Moore-Realtors, North Port FL (Re/Max Anchor Realty)

Welcome back Jonathan. These guys have been slacking since you left:) Ok maybe not.

01/20/2007 07:15 PM

by Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc

Welcome back, Jonathan. Sounds like a good thing for everyone. So what's next?!

01/20/2007 07:15 PM

by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 (RE/MAX Associates)

Welcome back Jonathon!

01/20/2007 07:42 PM

by Ryan Hukill - Edmond Realtor® (Hukill Group - Paradigm AdvantEdge Real Estate)

Jon, I am glad you're jumpin' back in with both feet. Matt & Caleb desperately need some relief from babysitting all of us! Of course you'll be able to do everything from Laguna, right??? You can always come up and make a brief ceremonial appearance on occassion, just for posterity sake.

01/20/2007 07:57 PM

by Rich Jacobson ~ ActiveRain Community Builder (ActiveRain Corporation)

Welcome Back Jonathan !!

01/20/2007 08:09 PM

by Lauren Corna, Broker (Archway Realty, LLC)

Welcome Jonathan - or rather - Welcome Back! You were before my time on Active Rain - so I will have to play "catch up"!

01/20/2007 08:59 PM

by Tony Marriott, Associate Broker, CRP, CLHMS, CRB, CRS ~~ Phoenix Arizona (Keller Williams Realty Professional Partners)

First, Mary McKnight is back. Now, Jonathan is back. Are they really one and the same? HHMMMM... okay maybe not.

Welcome back Jonathan. Glad your back in the Rain.

01/20/2007 09:02 PM

by Knightlines Mortgage Services, LLC

Jonathan---I look forward to reading your posts. Welcome Back!

01/20/2007 09:31 PM

by Judy Kincaid, Tampa Home Stager (Destined To Sell)

WooHoo - can you hire me fulltime?... I can be on ActiveRain all the time!.... Oh wait - I AM on ActiveRain all the time!!!

01/20/2007 09:32 PM

by Carl Guild - Central Connecticut Real Estate (Prudential Connecticut Realty)

Matt, thanks for bringing Jonathan back. I never forget a face so I had to go look at his profile and see that I already read one of his blogs (yes, I commented). I look forward to more of them! Looks like things are getting busier here. yay!

01/20/2007 11:13 PM

by Palmetto Bay | Redland Real Estate | Maggie Dokic (EWM Realtors)

Welcome Maybe with some more manpower you guys can deal with Marys problem

Thanks

Curt Swearengin

01/21/2007 12:16 AM

by Curt Swearengin ( American Capital Holdings)

Jason: Interesting hypothesis, but I think this picture will prove it's false ;) Jon's sitting next to Mary.

Picture courtesy of Sellsius

01/21/2007 03:55 AM

by Matt Heaton (ActiveRain Corp.)

Jonathan - we met at NAR in New Orleans in the early morning ActiveRain meeting. Welcome back - we're all glad to have you.

01/21/2007 07:18 AM

by Sharon Simms St Pete Florida CRS CIPS CLHMS (RE/MAX Metro)

Hi everybody - Thanks for the warm re-welcoming! Hopefully I can help take some of the business related items off of Matt's plate so he can focus all of his creative talents on making AR the best real estate blogging network around.

01/21/2007 02:00 PM

by Jonathan Washburn (ActiveRain Corp)

Jonathan: I joined Brio Realty a year ago in part because you were there. First you leave for California then you rejoin ActiveRain. What am I going to do? :-) ? Gerhard

01/21/2007 06:16 PM

by Gerhard Ade (Coldwell Banker Bain)

Welcome back - Great organization you have helped create and grow!

01/21/2007 06:45 PM

by Palm Beach County Real Estate - David Abernathy (Ocean 30 Group at Waterfront Properties & Club Communities)

Welcome back Jonathan.

01/21/2007 06:49 PM

by Mary McKnight (1parkplace)

Welcome Back

01/22/2007 08:24 AM

by Karla Bass Tequesta Real Estate (Rebel Cook Real Estate)

matt - meeting both you and jonathan last week in nyc was a blast. we had some good times for sure.

after blogging so much and meeting so many people online, it's really great to actually meet the people behind the keyboard face to face. it makes this thing we call blogging "real".

welcome back jonathan!

best,

rudy.sellsius°

p.s. thanks for sharing my picture with all the rainers :)

from the left side of the table - jeff [xbroker], matt, john [rss pieces], mary [AKA REBlogGirl], jonathan

location: tao restaraunt in NYC

01/22/2007 09:42 AM

by rudy bachraty (Trulia.com)

Welcome back Jon!

Dustin, Matt and Jon