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  • Carmel IN
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The limited distribution of the Wave will help get the bugs out. It looks like it will take some getting used to. The screens in the presentation looked confusing - so many people in the same conversation.
21 hours ago
I understand his inclusion of the Rule of Law and free exchange, but I would think freedom of speech would have made his list. And yes, he certainly is easy on the eyes. I love his ability to distill disparate viewpoints and present them almost as...
22 hours ago
Nice, Amy. I love Fareed Zakaria's work. thx
yesterday
Nice post, Steve. China and India are still getting most of their power by burning coal. Here in the US "clean coal" - total imposibility - is being touted by coal industry insiders as our saving grace, forget about all the mercury, cadmium, etc b...
on Friday
And yet, I meet people who are new immigrants or here on a Visa that love our country, not for the KFC's and McDonalds, but for the freedoms and the universities we have. First among the freedoms I hear recited is our freedom of speech. So, primar...
on Friday
Wow! Chris. You're already on the Wave? I think it's THE future for everybody whether they come to it sooner or later.
on Friday
Thanks for the link PK.
on Friday
I love the drag and drop features and the gadgets and the collaborative abilities all in real time. It will simplify the way we do business. It will definitely impact my realestate business. I'll be able to drop in contracts, maps, property photos...
on Friday

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How did you hear about Smaller Indiana?
Friend
What is your greatest strength?
Positive Attitude; Listening; Caring; Creating, brainstorming, figuring out a puzzel....LAUGHING.
What are you working on?
Selling Homes, taking photos, writing, playing guitar, reading...walking...meditating.
How big is your business?
Self-employed
What is your Job Title
Other
What is your Company Website?
http://www.thinkrealtygroup.com/maritatopmiller
What is your Personal Website?
http://www.thinkrealtygroup.com/maritatopmiller
What is your alma mater?
Ball State University
Why join Smaller Indiana? What are you hoping to experience here ?
Stimulating Conversation/ be a part of a dynamic local market.

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Marita Topmiller

Top Economist Offers Housing Insights 2010

Top Economist Offers Housing Insights

Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of
REALTORS® (NAR), addressed a packed crowd at the NAR Convention;
Expo Nov. 13 with his insights on the national economy, predictions for
success of the extended/ expanded tax credit and 2010 housing forecast.

Yun predicted that the tax credit will have additional positive impact
on the economy as a middle class wealth building mechanism.
He
estimated that the initial first-time home buyer… Continue

Posted on November 16, 2009 at 3:30pm —

Marita Topmiller

NAR - Pending Home Sales Index posted 8th Consecutive Monthly Gain in September

As reported by the National Association of Realtors®, the Pending Home
Sales Index posted its 8th consecutive monthly gain in September.

It’s the longest winning streak in the history of the index and Pending Home
Sales are now at their highest levels since December 2006.

A Pending Home Sale is a home under contract to sell, but not yet closed.

Trade group data shows that nearly 80 % of “pending” homes close within
2 months. The majority of those remaining close within months 3 and 4.

When t… Continue

Posted on November 6, 2009 at 6:30pm —

Marita Topmiller

INCOME GAP WIDENS FOR AMERICANS

The Great Recession is not the great American equalizer after all. It's been
widely reported recently that this recession hit middle and low income
families the hardest, while the wealthy have continued to prosper. It may
be chic to save and everyone brags about coupon clipping, but the idea
that "we are all in this together" may not actually be the case.

According to the Associated Press, incomes have declined across all
demographics, but at a greater percentage for middle and lower income
gro… Continue

Posted on November 6, 2009 at 6:30pm —

Marita Topmiller

Mortgage Rates Rising See the Numbers Trending Here

Mortgage Rates Continue To Rise: Are Sub 5 Rates Gone Forever?
Posted: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - 0 comment(s) [ Comment ] - 0 trackback(s) [ Trackback ]
Category: Mortgage/Lending
So are sub 5.0 rates gone forever? The short answer is probably yes. While
rates might briefly fall below 5 in the next month for the most part the era
of sub 5.0 rates is over. Mortgage rates rose for the third straight week.
The thirty year rate rose from 5.00 to 5.03. The 15 year rate rose from 4.43
to 4.46. The… Continue

Posted on November 6, 2009 at 6:30pm —

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At 10:46am on November 23, 2009, Paula Henry said…
Thanks Marita - hope all is going well for you!
At 11:42am on November 13, 2009, David Lawrence said…
Thanks for the add, who could resist that request. :o)
At 11:08am on November 10, 2009, Bethany Harris said…
Hi Marita,
It's great to meet you! Thanks for adding me and commenting on the site. I look forward to communicating!
At 8:17am on June 17, 2009, sharon L. gatlin-chambers said…
Marita:

I hope the small change in the housing market has increased your growth. It's been quite sometime since we toched base. I hope all is well. Let's stay connected.
At 10:21am on May 19, 2009, Jeren Touch-Werner said…
Marita,
It was awesome to meet you!!!(Your Eyes!)
I will be at the Millionaire Mind event this Thursday, will you be there? I highly recommend you come - it's very high energy and high awesomeness event.
At 12:08pm on May 13, 2009, Terra Hoskins said…
Marita, ditto! I can't wait to check out your songs. I will definitely see you soon. First Fridays (is that the name) is a great idea. I am in!
At 8:23pm on March 23, 2009, Bill Bean said…
Marita, thanks for your input on my question about setting up a website for my neighborhood.
At 7:11am on March 11, 2009, Arnie Goldberg said…
Likewise Marita... always great meeting "up" and enthusiastic people...
At 9:56am on February 11, 2009, Annie Sever-Dimitri said…
Same here. I really enjoyed spending time with you. I am looking forward to seeing you next week at Majors.
At 9:56pm on February 10, 2009, Cathy Patton said…
Hi Marita,
The free networking event on the 28th is on the Smaller Indy events calendar. You can also view the information at http://www.casn.biz. Hope to see you there! Your page looks great!!
Cathy
 
 

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