this month at
the THE GUST GUSTY GULAS GROUP July 2018
BHAM’s best
Cold Treats BIG SPOON CREAMERY 4000 3rd Ave South, Birmingham bigspooncreamery.com The ice cream shop’s primary goal is to create a menu focusing on seasonal flavors using local ingredients, as well as bringing a new, innovative approach to the classics. LUCKY CAT ROLLED CREAMS 2908 18th Street South, Birmingham luckycatrolledcreams.com Lucky Cat Rolled Creams is a fresh spin on a classic treat. Rolls of ice cream are packed into a cup and topped with a variety of yummy toppings. DOODLE’S HOMEMADE SORBETS & ICES 3238 Cahaba Heights Road, Cahaba Heights doodlesbham.com Doodle’s makes more than 150 flavors of homemade sorbets, Italian water ices and sugar-free ices. The shop keeps 60 to 70 flavors available at its Cahaba Heights location.
MOUNTAIN BROOK CREAMERY 2715 Cahaba Road, Mountain Brook (205) 870-0092
The shop has 300 flavors to choose from and 44 on hand on any given day. The ice cream cakes are also very popular. STEEL CITY POPS 2821 Central Avenue, Homewood steelcitypops.com They use only natural ingredients, no refined sugars or HFCS and local produce when possible – creating a healthy, delicious treat. There is everything from traditional flavors to the more exotic.
how’s the market? The housing market is still going strong! With school starting back soon, the next few weeks will no doubt be a busy one! Birmingham is growing tremendously, and inventory is still low, so if you are interested in selling, we have buyers that are pre-approved and ready to go. With interest rates slowly rising, this is the best time to list or purchase a home, and my goal is to make that process as easy as possible!
thank you referrals
Taylor Vice • Greg Carlson • Mary Harmon Young • Steff Holcomb • Evan Hill • Justin Dyar • Marsia Applegate • Michael Shirley • Valerie Duren • Kristina Milling
Tara Respinto REALTOR® 205-908-4878
tararespinto@brikrealty.com 2901 2nd Ave S. Suite 230 Birmingham, AL 35233 GustyGulasGroup.com
what’s been up
With the Gusty Gulas Group Vestavia Chamber Luncheon Ashley, Richard and Tara at Vestavia Chamber Luncheon on June18.
theNumbers
lastyear
$8,439,840 Volume closed Last Month
$98,323,761 Volume closed 2017
$129,017 Buyer savings Last Month
42 Average Days on market 2017
187 Homes Sold year-to-date
$2,062,015 Buyer savings 2017
37 Homes sold last month
450 Homes sold 2017
$42,120,637 Volume closed Year-To-Date $641,172 Buyer savings year-to-date
happyclients
Phil & Maryanne W.
Nikki and Chase C.
Clive & Jessica W.
Chase & Corinn S.
Jahnna C.
Clay & Mallory N.
Elisabeth A.
Ernest G.
Josh C.
Theresa B.
Verlon D.
Casey & Kristi B.
Chris & Eryn M.
Julianna R.
Luke & Rebekah C.
Walt & Katrina M.
Bret & Ashley T.
Elliott Family
Hannah H.
Thomas W.
You could be next!
Call me today at 205-908-4878!
currentLISTINGS
105 MOSS HILL LN
112 KINGS CREST LN
11229 APPLE VALLEY RD
1153 SLOAN AVE
116 THATCHER RD
13059 OLMSTED CIR
1325 SLOAN AVE
147 FOUST AVE
1512 FINLEY AVE N
Calera | $195,000
Tarrant | $39,000
Pelham | $475,000
Vincent | $199,000
Tarrant | $41,000
Hueytown | $117,900
1604 14TH ST S
170 PONDEROSA CIR
Birmingham | $170,000
Sylacauga | $230,000
McCalla | $278,000
McCalla | $229,000
Birmingham | $12,000
2024 2ND AVE N
Birmingham | $359,900
currentLISTINGS
2074 GREENSIDE WAY
2107 TIMBERLINE DR Calera | $169,900
Birmingham | $49,000
2227 WILLIAMSBURG DR
2315 KRISTEN CIR
3663 ALTACREST DR W
4301 COURT S
Birmingham | $55,000
4412 COACH DR
Trussville | $239,900
488 DAVENTRY CIR
517 KIRK CIR
520 RAYBURN RD
5249 CROSSINGS PKWY
Hoover | $445,000
Pelham | $179,000
Gardendale | $110,000
Pelham | $255,000
Hoover | $250,000
2133 47TH PL
Vestavia Hills | $769,000
Calera | $168,000
Hoover | $519,900
currentLISTINGS
596 KINCAID COVE LN
712 7TH AVE
722 NEW HILL WAY
Odenville | $129,000
Pleasant Grove | $79,900
Birmingham | $20,000
7363 MULBERRY CIR
7507 LAKE VISTA DR
7520 OLD ACTON RD
794 KILLOUGH LN
8300 7TH TERR S
8421 9TH AVE S
Helena | $250,000
Trussville | $289,900
Moody | $179,900
Talledega | $1,299,900
Birmingham | $27,000
Birmingham | $79,900
2525 3RD ST NE
1033 MONTEVALLO RD
205 UNION STATION DR
Center Point | $47,000
Leeds | $119,900
Calera | $134,000
currentLISTINGS
3505 SAVANNAH PARK LN Vestavia Hills | $174,900
12827 OLMSTED CIR
7393 WHITNEY DR
9275 PROMISE TRL
Pinson | $174,900
Kimberly | $184,900
McCalla | $197,000
Birmingham | $234,900
305 OLD BROOK LN
208 SAVANNAH LN
808 59TH ST S
5188 STONEHAVEN DR
6438 DEERFOOT CROSSING DR
3909 Graham Drive
4177 Hathaway Ln
1529 Valley Ave
Birmingham | $269,999
Irondale | $235,000
Birmingham | $275,000
Mt. Olive | $160,000
Calera | $235,000
Trussville | $464,900
Birmingham | $185,000
currentLISTINGS
2283 Abbeyglen Cir Hoover | $259,900
2094 Chalybe Way Hoover | $284,900
808 Hickory St
Birmingham | $229,999
5612 9th Ave
Birmingham | $230,000
Interested in one of these homes? Call today to schedule a private tour! Tara Respinto • 205-908-4878
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!
I called Tara on a Saturday to schedule a showing and within minutes she called me back. We went immediately to see the home. While we were there, I was so impressed with her professionalism and knowledge of the current market conditions. She has been so accommodating with us, and she has kept us busy with suggestions and showings. She is so accessible and happy to meet us with little to no time wasted. I would say that she will be selling my next house, and I will for sure be making my purchases through her. I feel confident that she is on my team.
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 SlossFest Come check out live music and vendors this weekend for Slossfest 2018! This Saturday, July 14th, and Sunday, July15th, at Sloss Historical Landmark downtown. slossfest.com
Back 2 School Ice Cream Social We will be hosting a client appreciation event Sunday, July 29th, from 2-4pm. Any of our past clients can come to the office and enjoy some ice cream, and all the kids will have a G3 backpack loaded with back-to-school goodies.
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
Steven
Steven was referred to me by a current client. Both families are relocating here from out of state. I called Steven and inquired about what type of home he was looking for and specific areas. He stated that he was particularly interested in one specific home. The home had been on the market just a couple of days, and, knowing how crazy the market is, I told him I would take video and/or pics of the home for him, since he would not be able to fly in. After sending pics and discussing the home, I spoke with the listing agent who said they had received another offer as well. After a day or so working to get my buyers this house, our offer was accepted! This was the first and only home we looked at! We are now past inspection and appraisal and are looking forward to getting them closed on their gorgeous lakefront home in Trussville!
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: • Crestwood, up to $200k • Spain Park High School district, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom with a basement, up to $280K • Center Point or surrounding areas, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, up to $80K • Bluff Park, over 2000 square feet, up to $400k • Green Valley, up to $400k, master on the main floor, parking on the main level, full basement partially finished • McCalla, at least an acre, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, up to $250k • Condo downtown/highland park area, 2 bedroom, up to $275k • Acreage in McCalla, at least 3-10 acres • Homewood/Irondale/Crestwood, 3 bedroom, updated 2 car garage, hardwood floors, yard, up to $300k • Rental properties throughout all of Birmingham If your home meets any of the criteria above, call or text me today at 205-908-4878 to find out how much your home could be worth and to schedule a no-hassle, FREE home consultation!
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