Allison Cummins

One of the things we are so proud of at Keller Williams is our culture and the strong emphasis on giving back. At Keller Williams Capital Partners, we make giving back an everyday event. Edie James, an agent at Keller Williams Capital Partners, started our own community outreach program at the inception of our market center in 2002.

Since its inception, Capital Partners Cares has been fortunate enough to sponsor yearly food drives, community service projects, and charity events. In addition, Capital Partners Cares is able to help out any of our agents, their families, clients, and other community members with financial support, as well as helping hands, whether that's painting a house or making dinner. We are all so proud of the work done by Capital Partners Cares and strive to help with its continued success.

One of the ways we are able to raise funds for this wonderful charity organization is by holding fund raising events. One of the largest fund raising events we do is coming in June, Soccer Rocks! The proceeds of Soccer Rocks will help us continue our efforts to make an impact on the community and Central Ohio.

Soccer Rocks is a ½ day Soccer Camp lead by the Columbus Crew for area children. Soccer Rocks is sponsored by Keller Williams Capital Partners Cares, The Columbus Crew, and many of our vendors and affiliates we do business with every day. We are so fortunate to have the community come together to support Capital Partners Cares and have a wonderful fun-filled day for Central Ohio children.

The children who attend:

•· Practice drills with the Columbus Crew

•· Are given a tour of Crew Stadium

•· Receive 2 tickets to the July 5^th Columbus Crew Game

•· Receive Crew memorabilia and t-shirts

•· Have autography and photo sessions with the Columbus Crew Players.

If you are interested in having your child attend this event or if you would like to become a sponsor of this event please feel free to contact me at 614-888-1000 or email me at acummins@kw.com for further details.

As always if you have any questions about joining Keller Williams Capital Partners, and becoming part of this great organization of Realtors you can contact me for a confidential conversation at 614-888-1000, or at acummins@kw.com.

The grass is greener in Central Ohio … and it’s not from the rain!

The Columbus Board of Realtors has launched an impressive new campaign to combat the negative media attention the “real estate market” is getting.

The campaign is built upon 7 Core messages the Columbus Board of Realtors wants the public to know about the real estate market in Central Ohio

• Central Ohio’s housing market is healthy and stable.
• For most buyers, it’s a great time to buy.
• Low interest rates are playing a vital role in keeping our market strong.
• Don’t wait too long if you like a great deal.
• There are many reasons to be optimistic
• Talk to those who know the market best. (Consult a Realtor today!)
• Homeownership will always be a good investment.

Keller Williams Capital Partners is fortunate to have had 3 of our agents chosen as ambassadors, by the Columbus Board of Realtors, for the campaign. In our monthly office meeting today Sue Lusk-Gleich of the Columbus Team and Gloria Cannon our productivity coach both spoke to the agents about the campaign and why it’s important to get the word out about the positive local real estate market. By arming ourselves with facts and statistics we are able to better inform our clients of why it’s a good time to buy and make them feel more at ease with investing in Central Ohio real estate.

Some of the talking points to use when talking to the public about purchasing property in Central Ohio are:

• Columbus is the 7^th most affordable place to live according to an October 2007 report by Forbes.
• Columbus is the 3^rd most stable housing market according to a study conducted in late 2007 by Forbes and MoodysEconomy.com.
• Columbus is affordable – according to the National Association of Realtors, the average price of homes sold in our market in 2007 was $172,531 – compared to a national average of $218,900.
• The Central Ohio housing market has reported a 40% increase in home prices over the past decade, and the positive trend is expected to continue.

So, if you haven’t seen the billboards, heard the radio ads, or seen Realtors walking around with “The Grass is Greener Here” buttons, visit the website www.columbushousingfacts.com and learn why the grass is greener in Central Ohio. You can also listen for the radio spots this week on local radio stations WLVQ (96.3FM), WNCI (97.9FM), and WSNY (94.7FM).

If you would like one of the Keller Williams Capital Partners ambassadors for this campaign to speak with a group you belong to or teach you how to best speak to your group or clients please feel free to contact them. You can reach Sue Lusk-Gleich, Gloria Cannon, or Brian Kemp at 614-888-1000.