this month at
the THE GUST GUSTY GULAS GROUP June 2018
our favorite
Restaurants ROUGAROUX
817 39th Street S facebook.com/ therougarouxbhm Hidden away in Forest Park, this Louisiana-based restaurant and bar has everyone raving. With po’boys, gumbo and housemade boudin links, if you love cajun food you have to check it out!
CRESTLINE BAGEL
4117 Crosshaven Drive crestlinebagel.com This favorite bagel shop has opened a new location in Cahaba Heights. There is a huge patio area that backs up to the new Leaf and Petal location, so you can dine among the beautiful blooms!
COOKIE FIX
2854 18th Street South cookiefix.com This Homewood cookie shop has over 60 flavors to choose from and even has a to-go option if you want to bake them yourself at home!
FOODBAR
3156 Heights Village foodbarbham.com The frequently-updated menu celebrates the bounty of the land and sea, serving regional seafood, meat, fowl and game pairing with farmer’smarket-inspired selections.
ELI’S JERUSALEM GRILL
4673 Hwy 280 facebook.com/ elisjerusalemgrill Now located in Pizitz Food Hall as well. The tastiest and best loved food of Israel. Grassfed/organic beef, chicken & lamb, along w/ falafel, homemade pita, soups, salads & desserts.
how’s the market?
The market is doing what it always does: burning bright and hot during the spring and taking a tiny dip while families make the yearly voyage to the beach or mountains following school’s summer break. If you are not taking the family vacation these first few weeks of June, and you are thinking about placing your home on the market, now is the time to give us a call. We are ready to help you prepare your home for those families who are returning from vacation, ready to find a place to call home before the next school year. If, however, you are shopping for a new home, now is also the time to give us a call and get out there to kick a few doors open while the buyer competition is lighter, due to all the beach and mountain goers. I am witnessing sellers selling for more when placing their homes on the market at “selling price” rather than “overpriced”. If you overprice your home, and it stays on the market very long, buyers and buyer’s agents wonder what is wrong with it. Buyers, if you are ready to buy, meet with a qualified and trusted lender, and be ready to act quickly when the right house comes along. Have your qualification letter, a strong earnest money offer and even think about writing the seller a letter about why you are making you offer.
thank you referrals
Evan Crawford • Lacey Prettyman • Corrine and Chase Sims • Luke and Rebekah Cothran • Leslie Williams • Mary Harmon Young • Stephanie Silveira • Casey Parsons • Dave Ramsey
Scott Alsabrook REALTOR® 205-706-5280
scott.alsabrook1@gmail.com 2901 2nd Ave S. Ste. 230, Birmingham, AL 35233 GustyGulasGroup.com
what’s been up
With the Gusty Gulas Group Vestavia Chamber Luncheon Some members of the Gusty Gulas Group represented at this week’s Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce luncheon! We love being involved in the community! May’s program topic was “A Day in the Life of a Secret Service Agent,” with speaker Michael Williams. At the luncheon, US Secret Service Agent, Michael Williams, spoke about his experience while on the force. Williams gave an example of how the Secret Service agents responded when John Hinckley Jr. fired six shots at President Reagan in 1981. Williams went on to describe not only his experience in the Secret Service, both in Washington and in Miami, but also went through the history of the agency itself.
theNumbers
lastyear
$6,280,783 Volume closed Last Month
$98,323,761 Volume sold 2017
$96,554 Buyer savings Last Month
42 Average Days on market 2017
149 Homes Sold year-to-date
$2,062,014.88 Buyer savings 2017
30 Homes sold last month
450 Homes sold 2017
$33,300,897 Volume closed Year-To-Date $512,155 Buyer savings year-to-date
happyclients
Ben & Laura W.
Daniel & Kayla P.
Phil & Marianne W.
Josh & Jessica W.
Kaley W.
Karen B.
Linda
Matt C.
Michael & Alison
Mike & Stacy D.
Jennifer H.
The Thompsons
(Sellers)
(Buyers)
You could be next!
Call me today at 205-706-5280!
currentLISTINGS
1095 GRAND OAKS DR Hoover | $375,000
12274 RICHARD ST
1153 SLOAN AVE
116 THATCHER RD
Tarrant | $41,000
Vincent | $199,000
McCalla | $190,000
Gardendale | $275,000
1256 MOUNTAIN LN
12827 OLMSTED CIR
1325 SLOAN AVE
147 FOUST AVE
1512 FINLEY AVE N
Tarrant | $43,000
170 PONDEROSA CIR Sylacauga | $230,000
McCalla | $197,000
Hueytown | $119,900
Birmingham | $12,000
180 CO RD 741
1800 PRINCETON AVE N
Clanton | $245,000
Birmingham | $59,900
currentLISTINGS
1912 GRANT AVE SW Birmingham | $35,000
2024 2ND AVE N
Birmingham | $365,000
2074 GREENSIDE WAY
2133 47TH PL
2194 CHALYBE DR
2608 STREETMAN CIR
317 VALLEY RD
5249 CROSSINGS PKWY
536 BREWER DR
541 16TH TERR NW
6438 DEERFOOT CROSSING DR
Birmingham | $49,000
Fairfield | $35,000
Birmingham | $101,900
Hoover | $279,900
Hoover | $519,900
Trussville | $464,900
Hoover | $450,000
Birmingham | $119,500
Bessemer | $23,000
712 7TH AVE
Pleasant Grove | $84,900
currentLISTINGS
794 KILLOUGH LN
808 59TH ST S
Birmingham | $275,000
8421 9TH AVE S
9668 SILLEY DEAN RD
Birmingham | $29,900
Co SO mi O ng N
Talladega | $1,299,900
8300 7TH TERR S
Co SO mi O ng N
Birmingham | $159,900
2315 Kristen Circle Pelham | $255,000
g n i m N o O C O S
1033 Montevallo Rd Leeds | $119,900
1529 Valley Ave
Birmingham | $185,000
Hoover | $265,000
Co SO mi O ng N
Co SO mi O ng N
1604 14th Street S
520 Rayburn Rd
7393 Whitney Dr Pinson | $169,900
Co S O mi O ng N
Pinson | $165,000
Co SO mi O ng N
Birmingham | $79,900
488 Daventry Cir Calera | $170,000
Co SO mi O ng N
currentLISTINGS
9275 Promise Trail
111 KINGSTON LANDING
116 CEDAR BEND DR
128 DALY ST
1443 PRINCETON AVE SW Birmingham | $12,500
145 SUNDANCE
Alabaster | $180,000
1613 DEER VALLEY DR
1801 STONE BROOK LN
2313 SOUTHAMPTON DR
750 RIDGEFIELD WAY
8001 PARKRIDGE CIR
2748 MONTAUK RD
Kimberly | $189,900
Birmingham | $190,000
Hoover | $245,000
Odenville | $249,900
Birmingham | $179,900
Birmingham | $225,000
Morris | $199,000
Helena | $150,000
Hoover | $514,900
Hoover | $425,000
currentLISTINGS
2319 SPAULDING PL Moody | $168,000
461 EL CAMINO REAL
232 NOTTINGHAM DR Calera | $179,900
50 SPRINGDALE DR
2525 3RD ST NE
Center Point | $47,000
517 KIRK CIR
Chelsea | $349,900
Gardendale | $155,000
Gardendale |$110,000
5188 STONEHAVEN DR
6066 WATERSIDE DR
669 PAMELA ST
Birmingham | $275,000
Hoover | $269,900
Birmingham | $225,000
Interested in one of these homes? Call today to schedule a private tour! Scott Alsabrook • 205-706-5280
ravereviews
Check out what my happy customers have to say about their experience! Working with the Gusty Gulas Group was the best decision we made once we decided to sell our home. I was amazed at how organized and easy they made the selling process. We have 3 small children and the thought of selling a home was overwhelming; however, all of my doubts were eased as The Gusty Gulas Group made it so EASY!
The entire process with Brik Realty was phenomenal. Gusty was very professional and extremely responsive to our questions throughout the buying/selling process. Moreover, his closing team was very helpful in lining up our information to ensure a timely closing process, which went off without any issues. We would recommend Gusty and his team to anyone who wants a professional team to assist in the selling of a home and/or purchasing of a home. This is the second time we have worked with Gusty, and he has delivered us great results both times.
Gusty Gulas was recommended to us by family, and by the end of our home building and buying experience, Gusty felt like family too! This past summer, my husband and I were planning our move home to Birmingham after living in Lafayette, Louisiana, for four years. After our first call with Gusty, we knew we had the perfect REALTOR® to make our transition seamless. We weren’t sure what area of Birmingham we wanted to call home, but Gusty laid out options for us, and we discussed pros and cons of each. We ended up deciding to build a new Signature Home in Hoover. Gusty knew from the look on my face when we entered the neighborhood we now call home that we had made our decision. I would definitely recommend Gusty to a friend, and I know I will call him next time we are ready to make a move.
excitingendorsements 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 Art On The Rocks Join us after dark for Birmingham’s most popular summer series, Art On The Rocks, which brings three Friday nights of entertainment to downtown Birmingham with artist collaborations, interactive performances, food, cocktails and more. The Art On the Rocks summer series kicks off Friday, June 8th! artsbma.org
Dates For A Difference
Dates for a Difference is going to be a charity event like no other! Birmingham’s Most Eligible Bachelors and Bachelorettes will be up for auction, along with some amazing date packages, all benefitting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Man & Woman of the Year Campaign! Sunday, June 10th, at Cahaba Brewing! cahababrewing.com
SliceFest Check out the biggest music and food block party in Birmingham! Slicefest will take place on Saturday, June 16th, in Lakeview District. Save on regular and VIP passes online! slicefest.com
Birmingham Taco Fest Come to Birmingham Taco Fest at Avondale Brewery on Saturday, June 30th! Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door. Children 10 and under get in free. Ticket is for admittance and does not include beverages or food. dayofthedead.instagift.com
who doyou know? Referrals are the lifeblood of my business. I would 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!
featuredsuccess story
Helping a Veteran I recently had the pleasure of helping a veteran purchase his first home. This fine gentleman was being transferred to Birmingham from Charleston and had one weekend and one weekend only to find a house and get a contract secured. We spoke over the phone for about two weeks while pouring over houses on our laptops. Finally, he drove down on a Wednesday, and we started the search following morning. We looked at properties from Trussville to Pinson to Gardendale. The whole time, he was FaceTiming his wife back in Charleston with their two children. We finished our day in McCalla, where we made an offer on a property only to get beat by another offer. Friday morning began back in McCalla, where we made another offer on a home, only to find out that we would not get a reply until Monday, due to it being a corporate relocation property. After he enjoyed some local cuisine with my wife and I, we called it a night with plans to begin again the next morning. This time, he picked me up at my house, because he wanted to drive his new truck. We made our way back out to McCalla, and he wrote an offer on new construction. We finally had a contract!!! Driving away from the house after taking a picture with the sold sign, he looked over at me and told me he was the first in his family since his grandparents to buy a home. This is what it’s all about!
sellerswanted It’s a seller’s 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: • Newer home in Chelsea or Sterrett that is $210k or less. • Recently built home in the Hoover High School district with lake access that is $700k or less. • Any Mountain Brook home that is $800k or less. • A house in Shelby County that is $165k or less. Must have a basement and garage. • 3-bedroom/2-bathroom home on the Warrior River. Cannot be on leased land. • A house in Vestavia or North Shelby County that has at least 2 bedrooms and is $150k or less. • Any house in Homewood that is $500k or less. • 4-bedroom/3-bathroom home in Trussville that is $250k or less. • 2-bedroom/1-bathroom home in Anniston that is $110k or less. • An updated 3-bedroom/2-bathroom home in Pelham or Hoover that is $235k or less. Must have a basement and a flat, well-maintained yard. • 3-bedroom/2-bathroom home in the Spain Park School district that is $235k or less. Must have a basement. • Any home in Crestwood that is $220k or less. • 3-bedroom/1-bathroom home in Center Point that is $30k or less. • Any home in Crestline that is $200k or less. • Any home in Forest Park that is $350k or less. • One-level home in Shelby County that is between $250-$300k. Must have at least 2,000 square feet. • A 2-bedroom house located in Irondale or the Downtown Birmingham area that is between $150$170k. • A 2-bedroom home located in Hoover or Pelham that is between $130-$145k. • Any available rental properties throughout the Birmingham area. If your home meets any of the criteria above, call or text me today at 205-218-7560 to find out how much your home could be worth and to schedule a no-hassle, FREE home consultation!
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