Joe Jackson

Sunday, October 18^th The Jackson Team with Keller Williams Capital Partners held their 10^th Annual Pumpkin Give-A-Way. Cash donations and boxes of food were donated to Neighborhood Services. Neighborhood Services mission is to provide food and emergency assistance for needy neighbors in the Ohio State University Area. They serve any family in need of food, clothing and other material assistance.

Volunteers helped in distributing free pumpkins to anyone who came with a cash or food donation. From the very young to the young at heart a good time was had by all.

Donations totaled $275 and 10 boxes of food.

Special thanks to all the volunteers, everyone who participated and the sponsors.

It's an easy read and something to keep by your desk to review

One page deals with salespeople who quit. A study found that the typical sales person give up after the fifth contact with prospect. After 5 times, they figure they are wasting their ands the prospect's time , and quit.

Of course, the study reports that 80 percent of these customers buy on the 7th attempt to close the sale. If only the sales person had stuck it out!

Make that 6th and 7th call TODAY!

What a great home in north Clintonville! Right across the street from the dog park. Many updates including carpeting, paint, complete bathroom renovation, doors, hardware, updated countertops, freshly painted cabinets, newer windows and an amazing back yard 20' x 20' deck for parties. What a gem! Sold by Erik Hiss of the Jackson Team.

This is the first year over year increase in over two years.

Home sales have increased over 10% in September of 2009 compared to last year. The 2,012 homes sold were 10.3% higher than September of last year and marks the first year over year increase in sales central Ohio has seen in over two years.

Gary Parsons, the president of the Columbus Board of Realtors said, "Not only did home sales last month increase for the first time since July of 2007, that's the highest number of sales we've seen in September since 2006." "This is likely due to the urgency felt by first time home buyers to take advantage of the $8000 tax credit that expires on November 30^th of this year."

"As inventory decreases, home prices continue to inch back up, but with an average home price of $157,000, central Ohio continues to be a very affordable and attractive market for home buyers." Parsons adds.

The number of homes for sale in central Ohio continues to go down. With 14,204 listings, levels are down. Levels are down 2.4% from the month before and down 14.4 percent from September of 2008. This is the lowest level of inventory the area has seen this time of year since 2004.

The average sale price of a home was $160,094 which was just 0.4 % lower than the average price of a home last year at this time.

One year ago, the month's supply was 9.10. But with the increase in sales and the drop in listings, the month's supply is now down to 7.06. This number means that if no new homes were added to the market, it would take slightly more than seven months to sell all the remaining homes currently listed. A market is typically considered balanced with around 6.5 to 7 month supply.

Beautiful, solid brick home on a great street. Great value at this price! Very functional & great 4 season room. Full basement offers plenty of storage room to finish. You'll love the HUGE 2-car garage with workbench. Replacement windows, newer roof, rebuilt chimney, and much more! Showings ONLY after 5 M-T & anytime F-S. Listed by Erik Hiss of The Jackson Team.