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THE GUSTY GULAS GROUP December 2018

BHAM’s best

Local Favorites PENNY PINCHER PROMOTIONS (205) 392-8687 pennypincherpromotions.com Welcome to Penny Pincher Promotions — a one-stop shop for all your premier promotional and branding items. Besides the thousands of items you will find here, they can also design and deliver custom products to fit any individual need. They will work with all price ranges to suit your budget, so contact them today and let them work with you to find those special items that will make your business shine!

THE WOOLWORTH RECREATION & REFRESHMENT 1006 20th Street South (205) 518-6311 woolworthbham.com Come and enjoy food, games and drinks at Birmingham’s newest hotspot in Five Points South! A brand new food and entertainment concept from the team at El Barrio and Paramount!

YELLOWHAMMER CREATIVE 1821 2nd Avenue North (205) 725-9100 yellowhammer.org Want to rep Birmingham? Yellowhammer Creative has it all from t-shirts, to stem wear, to baby gear, all aimed at showing love for our great city! They also have a great series going on featuring all 99 of Birmingham’s classic neighborhoods!

BIRMINGHAM CANDY COMPANY 2821 2nd Avenue South (205) 447-3002 birminghamcandy.com Locally made candy with everything from chocolate to lollipops, located in the heart of Pepper Place.

Apparel and more also available.

PILCROW COCKTAIL CELLAR 2015 1st Avenue North (205) 502-7600 pilcrowbham.com One of Birmingham’s newest watering holes, come visit The Pilcrow, located below Founder’s Station. With a very sexy, underground vibe, this place is quickly becoming the Magic City’s premier tequila bar!

how’s the market?

The market has continued with our seasonal slowdown; however, it’s looking like this December will be our best December ever, which is fantastic! Interest rates continue to rise a little, and the Fed is looking to continue that trend in 2019. It is my recommendation to prepare now before the rates go up and up. We have been meeting with many clients in preparation of getting their homes ready to go live in the first quarter of the New Year. Now is a great time to reach out and schedule your Market Analysis. We can build a plan of action together to reduce the stress of selling your home. Tell us about your situation!

thank you referrals • Sarah Beisher • Matthew Bearden • Alicia Broadhead • Twyla Davidson • Joey Dickerson • Kathy Richards • Matt Waine

John Michael REALTOR® 205-473-4407

johnmichaelbrannon@brikrealty.com 2901 2nd Ave S. Suite 230 Birmingham, AL 35233 GustyGulasGroup.com

what’s been up

With the Gusty Gulas Group

HAppy Briksgiving!

g3 client Appreciation

the Numbers

37 Homes Sold last month $6,628,415 Volume Closed Last Month $162,516 Buyer Savings Last Month 381 Homes Sold year-to-date $80,528,553 Volume Closed Year-To-Date $1,592,964 Buyer Savings year-to-date

Tara Respinto’s 40th Birthday

last year 42 Average Days on Market 2017 450 Homes Sold 2017 $98,323,761 Volume Closed 2017 $2,062,015 Buyer Savings 2017

happy clients

Amanda D & Drake C.

Julianna R.

Rebekah & Luke C.

Mario L.

Walt & Katrina M.

Andrew M.

Jacob J.

Ivy & Kenny Y.

Tim & Angie E.

Gabe E.

Madelaine J.

Daniel & Magen D.

Savannah M.

Holly E. & Dan H.

Stacy B.

You could be next!

Call me today at 205-473-4407!

current LISTINGS

2607 COURT R

1439 LAKE LANe NE Birmingham | $60,000

182 OLD MONTgomery HWY Birmingham | $65,000

5877 34TH ST N

3468 WESTOVER RD Westover | $70,000

147 FOUST AVE

Hueytown | $97.000

7579 OLD SPRINGVILLE RD

681 RIDGEWOOD DR Remlap | $115,000

8435 10TH AVE S

Birmingham | $115,000

4833 VISE RD

1517 27TH ST N

2809 HIGHLAND AVE

Birmingham | $30,000

Birmingham | $66,000

Trussville | $114,000

Pinson | $129,900

Birmingham | $140,000

Birmingham | $169,900

current LISTINGS

195 PINE KNOLL DR

653 WATERSTONE DR Calera | $200,000

Birmingham | $275,000

4821 WINNEBAGO DR

3675 CHALYBE PLace Hoover | $324,900

6640 HWY 11

Springville | $350,000

5805 Lake Cyrus BLVD

5249 Crossings PkWY

Lot 913 LONGSTREET

1304 Deerhurst Ct

794 Killough LN

715 83RD PL S

Trussville | $179,900

Hoover | $285,000

Hoover | $409,900

Hoover | $689,900

Hoover | $499,000

Talladega | $1,299,900

500 56TH ST S

Helena | $619,900

Birmingham | $21,900

current LISTINGS

2133 47TH PL

712 7TH AVE

7860 RUGBY CT

Birmingham | $34,900

Pleasant Grove | $67,000

Birmingham | $85,000

3004 FOX GLEN CIR NW Birmingham | $150,000

873 8TH CIR N

Pell City | $159,000

526 BARONNE ST

6078 LAKESIDE DR

5448 WISTERIA TRC

1609 SOUTHPOINTE DR

2145 BAILEY BROOK DR

1440 ALFORD AVE

4371 ABBOTTS WAY

Pinson | $199,999

Hoover | $269,900

Trussville | $239,900

Birmingham | $300,000

Helena | $169,000

Hoover | $260,000

Hoover | $459,900

current LISTINGS

2328 SOUTHAMPTON DR

7729 7th Ct S | Birmingham

2804 Norwood Blvd | Bham

$40,000 | 3 Bed 1 Bath

$65,000 | 3 Bed 1 Bath

2500 October Dr | Adamsville

7845 8th Ave S | Birmingham

1711 34th St N | Birmingham

$99,000 | 3 Bed 2 Bath

$105,000 | 2 Bed 1 Bath | Total Remodel

$120,000 | 3 Bed 1 Bath | Total Remodel

Hoover | $499,900

151 Lucas Ln | Maylene

2717 17th Ave N | Birmingham

2327 Morris Ave Unit 2D | Bham

$170,000 | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 2 Car Garage

$180,000 | 3 Bed 2 Bath

$200,000 | 1 Bed 1 Bath

3721 Guyton Rd | Hoover

3715 Lookout Dr | Trussville

1565 Deer Valley Dr | Hoover

$210,000 | 4 Bed 2 Bath

$250,000 | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 2 Car Garage

$259,900 | 4 Bed 2.5 Bath | 2 Car Garage

current LISTINGS

109 Lakeridge Dr | Trussville

2729 Montauk Rd | Birmingham

4316 2nd Ave S | Bham | New Build

$276,000 | 4 Bed 2.5 Bath

$439,900 | 5 Bed 3 Bath | 2 Car Garage

$489,900 | 4 Bed 3.5 Bath | 2 Car Garage

Interested in one of these homes?

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John Michael Brannon • 205-473-4407

rave Reviews Check out what my happy customers have to say about their experience!

“John Michael is a great realtor! He’s dedicated and hardworking and is great at working with your schedule!

He’s quick to get back to you with

“John Michael is a fantastic realtor and is very knowledgeable about the greater Birmingham area. He was able to show me multiple houses that had many of the qualities that I was looking

any questions you have and he’s very

for in a home, at a very reasonable price. I definitely recommend

knowledgeable of what he’s doing!”

him for anyone looking to make Birmingham their home.”

“John Michael helped my wife and me with buying our first home. He was very knowledgeable and made sure we were comfortable every step of the way. We managed to locate and buy our house very quickly and very easily, either of which would not have happened without John Michael’s help. Highly recommended.”

exciting Endorsements G3 is getting noticed! Our clients are not the only ones raving about the Gusty Gulas Group.

Check out these endorsements from both local and national celebrities.

BARBARA CORCORAN

After making the 2016 Real Trends Top 250 Teams list, as published in the Wall Street Journal, Barbara Corcoran’s Team reached out to Gusty Gulas about a partnership. Barbara, a featured member of ABC’s Shark Tank, has endorsed Gusty and his #1 Team as the only agents in Birmingham that she recommends. Barbara built and grew the #1 Real Estate Brokerage in New York City, so she knows top talent when she sees it.

Reg & Will

If you have listened to Birmingham Radio for any amount of time you have probably heard Scott Register, also known as “Reg.” The G3 Team is excited to partner with The Morning Blend show with Reg and Will Lochamy on Birmingham Mountain Radio.

Many of our clients are loyal listeners to BMR, and we love what Reg and Will do for the music scene in Birmingham.

Dollar BilL & Madison

If you love Country music, then you probably listen to 102.5 The Bull, and in the morning time you are entertained by Dollar Bill and Madison. Radio personalities and trusted Birmingham residents, Dollar Bill and Madison endorse Gusty and his #1 Team as the only agents in the Birmingham area that they would use when buying or selling a home.

what’s happening This Month December 1st-22nd: Holiday Films at Alabama Theatre December is here, and it is officially time to start celebrating the holidays. Gather up your family and friends; one of Birmingham’s favorite Christmas traditions is back! This month, you can enjoy a classic holiday film alongside loved ones at the historic Alabama Theatre. Movie showings include White Christmas and It’s a Wonderful Life, plus many more. Holiday Film Series at the Alabama Theatre will run from December 1st – December 22nd. Times will vary by day.

December 14: A Charlie Brown Christmas, Live Your favorite Peanuts characters come to life in this all-new touring stage adaptation of Charles M. Schulz’s classic award winning animated television special, all set to the unforgettable music of Vince Guaraldi. Join the gang as they put on their own Christmas play and discover the true meaning of the season. A Charlie Brown Christmas Live Onstage is a present the whole family can enjoy. The event is Friday, December 14th, at the BJCC at 7:00 p.m.

December 14: a Night in Winter Wonderland Welcome to a Night in Winter Wonderland! Friday, December 14th, at The Clubhouse at Highland Park Golf Course, be prepared for a night of fancy food, fun, friends, photo booth, fabulous tunes, furry Santa, and FREE drinks for YPBirmingham Members and all guests! Winter is coming, and we’re getting our party faces ready for some intense Holiday action in the heart of December! Show off your dressy winter whites and cocktail light colors and get ready to charge through this holiday season in style! Delicious food will be provided from Tropicaleo to warm you up in the middle of the winter cold with exotic and scrumptious Puerto Rican fare!

December 16: The Market at Pizitz The Market at Pizitz will be lining 19th Street North with Makers, Farmers, Artists and more! Come shop local with us at The Pizitz on Sunday, December 16th from 11:00am – 3:00pm. The Market is presented by Yellowhammer Creative.

who do you know?

Referrals are the lifeblood of my business. I greatly appreciate any and all referrals. If you know anyone that has mentioned real estate, investing, having a baby, getting a job promotion, getting married, getting divorced, moving out of state, etc., please connect them to me!

featured success story

Mario’s Big Win

Mario and I had been looking at multiple houses downtown and in the southside area. The house we ended up closing on had multiple offers, and we were able to win the bidding war, not only with the price, but also with the closing date and our inspection period. Congratulations on your new home, Mario!

sellers WANTED It’s a sellers’ market, and I want you to take advantage of it! Because of limited inventory in our market, we have a pool of pre-approved buyers waiting to jump on any new listings.

Here’s what our buyers are looking for: • Highland Park, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, fenced back yard, $375-500k • Irondale/Crestline, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, new remodel, $150-250k • 1200 Beacon Pkwy, 2 bedroom condo located in the Regency Crown condo complex • Avalon neighborhood in Moody • Lot in Edgewood-Homewood, up to $300k • Updated Home in Edgewood, up to $850k • Homewood updated, up to $525k • Calera, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fenced back yard, 1400sqft or larger, up to $150K • Trussville/Pinson, updated, larger lot 1+acre, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 car garage, up to $200k • South/East in Hoover, condo, 2 bedroom, $50-$65k, cash buyer • Calera, Pelham or Moody, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, updated garden home, 2 car garage, up to $150k, cash buyer • Ross Bridge/Hoover, new or updated, master and guest room on main, needs a large patio or place for entertaining, preferably with a pool or enough room for a pool, up to $600k • Trussville, 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, up to $150k • Hoover condo, one level, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, $100-$120k • Investment homes, flips or rental properties

If your home meets any of the criteria above, call or text me today at 205-473-4407 to find out how much your home could be worth and to schedule a no-hassle, FREE home consultation!

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