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THE LUMBAR 212 29th Street South (205) 447-3002 lumbarbham.com
Tapping into Birmingham’s built-in science and medical communities, The Lumbar serves local beer, cocktails and New Mexico / Southwestern-inspired food in an innovative work and play space.
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!
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? Interest rates continue to be favorable for home buyers, down almost .75 in the last 9 months. This allows home buyers to buy more house for less money! This has kept the market very active, and I expect this summer to continue that way. Home sellers are being rewarded if they are willing to do the work and updates in advance. We have seen multiple offers on homes in the below 250k range in many areas, and but we still focus on pricing the home accurately and that allows you to position yourself for success. Schedule a time today so we can build a plan of action for your situation!
thank you referrals • Adam Baxter • Josh Stern • Sarah Ware
• Angela Garrard
• Katie Jorgensen
• Jay Briley
• Marla & Jason Gruber
• Tiffany Martin
GUSTY GULAS
President 205-218-7560 GUSTYGULAS@BRIKREALTY.COM 2901 2nd Ave S. Suite 230 Birmingham, AL 35233 GustyGulasGroup.com
what’s been up
With the Gusty Gulas Group
the Numbers
46 Homes Sold last month $9,766,595 Volume Closed Last Month $179,280 Buyer Savings Last Month 202 Homes Sold year-to-date $48,386,502 Volume Closed Year-To-Date $794,460 Buyer Savings year-to-date
last year 42 Average Days on Market 2018 450 Homes Sold 2018 $98,323,761 Volume Closed 2018 $2,062,015 Buyer Savings 2018
happy clients
Mike R.
Suzanne & Tom C.
Heather & Pete F.
Katie & JT T.
Stephen & Allison D.
Bryan F.
Tripp & Rosemary A.
Laura & TRAVIS K.
Tony B.
Brent & Sarah G.
You could be next!
Call me today at 205-218-7560!
current LISTINGS
217 76TH ST N
5219 COURT G
2617 2ND ST NW
Birmingham | $40,000
Fairfield | $40,000
Center Point | $82,000
545 62ND ST S
2041 ETOWAH ST
901 N MARTINWOOD DR
8435 10TH AVE S
482 BRENTWOOD DR Remlap | $120,000
1820 OTIS RD
Birmingham | $128.000
920 LAWSON RD
1505 PLEASANT VALLEY DR
2863 NORWOOD BLVD
Birmingham | $85,000
Birmingham | $105,000
Birmingham | $150.000
Tarrant | $95,000
Pell City | $150,000
Birmingham | $95,000
Birmingham | $155,000
current LISTINGS
3509 NORWOOD BLVD Irondale | $157,000
929 48TH ST N
Birmingham | $177,000
5104 NORTHUMBERLAND RD
3478 KILDARE DR
3721 GUYTON RD
6070 LAKESIDE DR
Hoover | $225,000
8470 SHORESIDE LN
Hoover | $242,000
Irondale | $189,900
Pinson | $245,000
Helena | $275,000
Birmingham | $310,000
441 22ND AVE S
732 WHIPPOORWILL DR
1041 STONEYKIRK RD
5280 LAKESIDE TERR
2475 CO RD 24
Pelham | $324,900
Trussville | $495,000
Hoover | $320,000
Springville | $525,000
current LISTINGS
3461 BIRCHWOOD LN
149 VALLEY VIEW CIR
104 SHIRE VALLEY RD
132 CARNOUSTIE DR
1685 TRILLIUM W PKWY Eclectic | $2,400,000
5221 COURT H
Birmingham | $25,000
5605 15TH ST S
6414 KIMBERLY LOOP
2001 CHANDALAR CT
3674 HELENA RD
3024 KELLY CREEK AVE
3432 SMITH SIMS RD
Vestavia | $600,000
Pelham | $1,000,000
Bessemer | $34,900
Helena | $155,000
Pell City | $640,000
Pinson | $115,000
Moody | $165,000
Chelsea | $670,000
Pelham | $125,000
Trussville | $220,000
current LISTINGS
507 GREEN SPRINGS AVE Birmingham | $230,000
3101 CLIFF RD S #B6
Birmingham | $239,000
291 BELMONT WAY
2452 MOUNTAIN DR
1565 DEER VALLEY DR
212 ASHTON AVE
6391 SPRING ST
3290 GREENDALE RD
515 OLDE SARDIS TRL
7204 CLOVERLEAF LN
3428 Meadow Woods Dr | Hoover
207 Beaver Creek Pkwy | Pelham
$225,000 | 4 Bed 2 Bath
$240,000 | 3 Bed 2 Bath
Birmingham | $244,900
Trussville | $289,000
Helena | $335,000
Hoover | $245,000
Vestavia Hills | $300,000
Chelsea | $239,900
Trussville | $285,000
Gardendale | $319,900
current LISTINGS
3663 Altacrest Dr | Vestavia $735,000 | 5 Bed 4.5 Bath
Interested in one of these homes? Call today to schedule a private tour!
Gusty Gulas 205-218-7560
rave Reviews Check out what my happy customers have to say about their experience! “Gusty did a fantastic job and I recommend him and his team to anyone looking to sell or buy a house in the Birmingham area. He makes the process simple and navigates the rigors of the real estate process with ease. Couldn’t have done anything better!”
“Gusty Gulas was recommended to me by a friend, and I couldn’t be happier with my decision to use Brik Realty. They were on top of all the details throughout the entire process. Gusty’s experience and wealth of knowledge of the Birmingham market proved to be an incredible asset in choosing the right house and negotiating on my behalf. I absolutely would recommend Gusty and his team and wouldn’t hesitate to use him again if the situation arises.”
“We were referred to Gusty from a dear friend and WOW were we impressed! From the first meeting until closing Gusty and his team did a fantastic job navigating us through the process of selling and buying a new home. I had heard disaster stories from people who picked the wrong realtor or had to change realtors during the process… We definitely picked the right realtor. Since closing we have referred Gusty to several of our friends and each of them have told us how happy they are with him. If you are looking to buy or sell a property in the Birmingham area then Gusty is your man!”
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 Smores & Pores
WHEN: Thursday, June 13th from 5:30-8:30 p.m. WHERE: Avondale Brewing Company Live music from The UnKnamed Band. Join us for a night of fun local brews, wine and food benefiting Camp Fire Alabama as they bring you Smores & Pores! There will be a wonderful silent auctionand plenty more of family friendly fun. Tickets are $25 at the door and we loom forward to seeing you there!
Funky Food Truck Festival
WHEN: Saturday, June 15th from 1:00-5:00 p.m. WHERE: Cahaba Brewing Company Join us for a funky good time benefiting AIDS Alabama! Bring your four-legged friends for a fun at the brewery. There will be food trucks on site and the Greater Birmingham Humane Society will be there with adoptable dogs. You will also be able to shop in the set-up vendor area while you sip on fresh brews from Cahaba’s various selection. We are looking forward to a fun day, and a $5 donation is suggested!
Funky Monkey
WHEN: Friday, June 21st from 6:00-11:00 p.m. WHERE: Region’s Field Tickets available at one.bidpal.net. PS Logistics is proud to present Funky Monkey 2019 benefiting Smile-A-Mile. Tickets go for $60 or a table of eight for $1000. Complimentary beer, wine and food will be served and Tito’s Homemade Vodka will have a cash bar. Dance the night away with music from The Toddfather, and there will also be a photo booth and a featured Silent Disco. Smile-A-Mile’s mission is to provide hope, and a spirit of healing and love for the whole family during the experience of childhood cancer. We hope you can join us!
KultureBall
WHEN: Saturday, June 22nd from 6:30-11:30 p.m. WHERE: The Finley Center Get your tickets at kulturecity.org for a star studded event like none other. This annual event sees celebrity and philanthropy walk hand in hand to promote acceptance, foster awareness and raise funds for programs benefiting children and families with sensory needs and disabilities. Since 2013, KultureCity has been a catalyst for change, the organization has helped over 100,000 individuals and continues to hope to spread the word.
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
WELCOME BACK, MIKE! In a fast moving market, sometimes there is not time to waste, and Mike Russell was ready and had a good game plan. Mike was referred to Gusty from Keith Barfield after Mike asked Keith who the best Realtor in town was. Thanks Keith!
Mike had an opportunity on a job to move back closer to family instead of the long Tennessee drive. After an initial consultation on Tuesday, Mike was ready to find his next home that weekend. After a few favorites got under contract a few days ahead of looking we knew that we had to be proactive in our home search and with offering. We looked at 3 homes, and there was a clear cut winner that met all of Mike’s needs. We negotiated a great offer that night and didn’t let that home get snatched up by someone else. Another clean and easy closing for the G3 team. Welcome back to town, Mike!
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: • Up to $290k- Chelsea 3 or 4 bedrooms with basement • Cahaba Heights/Vestavia/Homewood, up to $365k. Can do work and updates if need be. Loves mid-century modern or unique homes • Investor looking for homes in any condition in any area that they can flip. Need to sell a home quick? • $320K and below updated with good backyard in Cahaba Heights, Vestavia, Homewood or Bluff Park • $230K in Pelham or Helena not older than 2000 • Up to $1.25 million in Mountain Brook, Liberty Park or Vestavia near Rocky Ridge Rd or Altadena with plenty of privacy on a larger lot. Updated with different architectural features making it unique. • $285K- Hewitt Trussville School System 3 bedroom 2 bath and finished basement • $300K- Stockton and 280 area 3 bedroom 2 bath • $600K- Semi-updated to updated 4 bedroom 3 bath in Countrywood • $400K- Not Ross Bridge or Lake Cyrus- needs a large garage area and updated • $80K- East Lake, Avondale, Tarrant, Centerpoint investment properties • $350k- Leeds-Moody on 3-5 acres, 4 bedroom • $130K- CASH, apartment or condo in Vestavia Schools • $235K- Irondale, 3 bedroom 2 bath
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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