this month at
THE GUSTY GULAS GROUP October 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.
how’s the market? We are seeing the market in a seasonal fall slow down. Feds just increased interest rates. Days on market are increasing and more price reductions are taking place. Homes that are completely updated and priced accurately are still seeing multiple offers. Homes that need updates or are “tired” need to be priced accordingly. Please consult your favorite G3 Realtor about your situation, so we can make the best recommendation.
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.
thank you referrals • Bob Ryan
• Josh Norton
• Whit Winford
• John Wright • Curtis Chapman
Tara Respinto
• James and Katy Malone
REALTOR® 205-908-4878 tararespinto@brikrealty.com 2901 2nd Ave S. Suite 230 Birmingham, AL 35233 GustyGulasGroup.com
• Teddy Burns
what’s been up
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the Numbers
41 Homes Sold last month $10,107,160 Volume Closed Last Month $232,298 Buyer Savings Last Month 306 Homes Sold year-to-date $68,497,458 Volume Closed Year-To-Date $1,229,686 Buyer Savings year-to-date
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
Tammy B.
Scott S.
Sarah S.
Delores & Summer M.
Tim & Casey M.
Chase & Corinn S.
Michael & Alison
Towana & Marie B.
Jorge & Maribel G.
Joey & Kim R.
Leroy & Stacey P.
Tripp & Rosemary A.
Kelly & Whit W.
Raheel R.
Dirk & Carol W.
Dillian E. & Mary C.
Jake M.
Connie & Dennis A.
John & Gailyn H.
Amy & Jordan H.
You could be next!
Call me today at 205-908-4878!
current LISTINGS
1512 Finley Ave N
2740 16TH CT N
2607 COURT R
Birmingham | $12,000
Birmingham | $25,000
Birmingham | $35,000
4112 38TH AVE N
Birmingham | $39,900
2133 47TH PL
Birmingham | $40,000
142 PORTERCREST RD
5877 34TH ST N
7860 RUGBY CT
45 ECHO DR
Graysville | $68,000
Birmingham | $68,500
Birmingham | $92,500
Odenville | $110,000
244 CARRINGTON LN
861 SAVANNAH LN
195 PINE KNOLL DR
Calera | $135,000
Calera | $170,000
Trussville | $179,900
current LISTINGS
5612 9TH AVE S
1560 PORTOBELLO RD
520 Rayburn Rd
300 STONECREEK CIR
3594 BURLINGTON DR
1609 SOUTHPOINTE DR
2145 BAILEY BROOK DR
7507 Lake Vista Dr Trussville | $284,999
Birmingham | $290,000
3675 CHALYBE PL
1440 ALFORD AVE
5805 Lake Cyrus BLVD
Birmingham | $219,000
Helena | $245,000
Hoover | $279,900
Hoover | $324,900
Birmingham | $222,400
Fultondale | $250,000
Birmingham | $349,900
Hoover | $225,000
Hoover | $268,000
500 56TH ST S
Hoover | $419,900
current LISTINGS
Hoover | $434,500
112 Kings Ln
Pelham | $450,000
5249 Crossings PkWY
2222 ROSS AVE
1304 Deerhurst Ct
794 Killough LN
7413 3RD AVE S
Lot 21 MTN Crest DR Pell City | $25,000
Pleasant Grove | $65,000
1324 28TH ST S
147 FOUST AVE
517 KIRK CIR
2074 Greenside Way
Hoover | $650,000
Birmingham | $20,000
Birmingham | $84,900
Hoover | $689,900
Hueytown | $97,000
Hoover | $519,900
Talladega | $1,299,900
712 7th ave
Gardendale | $110,000
current LISTINGS
729 VAUGHN CIR
5254 DUG HOLLOW RD
544 CREEKVIEW DR
488 DAVENTRY CIR
1604 14TH ST S
116 THATCHER RD
Birmingham | $110,000
Calera | $157,000
Pinson | $130,000
Calera | $170,000
coming Soon 6640 Hwy 11
873 8th Cir N
Pell City | $159,000 3 Bed | 3 Bath
Pelham | $135,000
Vincent | $199,000
824 Linbard Ln Vestavia | $126,000 3 Bed | 1.5 Bath
1439 Lake Ln
Springville | $350,000 5 Bed | 3.5 Bath 2 Car Garage
Birmingham | $60,000 3 Bed | 2 Bath
8435 10th Ave S
715 83rd Pl S
Birmingham | $115,000 2 Bed | 1 Bath
Birmingham | $24,000 Stacy Ward
Interested in one of these homes? Call today to schedule a private tour!
Tara Respinto • 205-908-4878
rave Reviews Check out what my happy customers have to say about their experience! “Tara was very knowledgeable and helpful and made the process as easy as possible for us! We were first-time buyers and she guided us through everything and kept us up-to-date. We couldn’t have asked for a better agent!”
“We have purchased and sold three houses in the past. Working with Tara on our recent purchase was the most pleasant and least stressful experience we’ve encountered in the buying process. Tara made a hard commercial experience about as organic as one could. Tara would be our only choice if we ever decided to make another real estate transaction in the future.”
“I called Tara on a Saturday to schedule a showing and within minutes she called me back and 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 to 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 to waste. 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.”
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 October 4-6: The 46th Annual Greek Festival The 46th Annual Greek Festival is set for October 4-6, 2018 from 10:30am-10:00pm in downtown Birmingham. The Birmingham Greek Festival began in 1972 and is one of Birmingham’s oldest cultural food festivals and most highly anticipated southeast event. The festival is an act of love of Birmingham’s Greek community going back to 4 generations preparing authentic Greek cuisine. For three days you will experience the Greeks’ legendary zest for life. Besides delicious Greek cuisine, you’ll enjoy Greek music, dancing, and a warm spirited atmosphere that embraces everyone as family. As thousands of returning patrons can attest, you will leave a devoted fan.
October 6: Birmingham Oktoberfest 2018 Put on your lederhosen and join us for Birmingham’s biggest German-themed party, Birmingham Oktoberfest 2018! On Saturday, October 6th enjoy a variety of deliciously cold beers, German food, live music, and Oktoberfest-themed games and activities at Railroad Park.
www.BirminghamOktoberfest.com
October 13: Harvest Festival Help us celebrate Fall in the South and welcome in the beautiful Autumn colors that grace our Oaks each year! Harvest Festival takes place October 13th, 2018 from 9am until 5pm at The TERRACE in Pelham. The Festival will be full of music, tons of food vendors including many traditional Fall favorites, multiple yard games like corn hole and giant checkers, fun activities like mining for gems and painting pumpkins, multiple bounce houses and an inflatable slide, pony rides provided by the Rusted Roof Barn, meet and greet with the Alabama Wildlife Center’s Education Ambassadors, complimentary hay rides (ride as many times as you like!), SHOPPING with local vendors, an early morning yoga class on the beach, and so much more!
October 14: the 16th annual Breakin’ Bread Join the Birmingham Originals at Pepper Place Sunday, Oct. 14 from 1:00 – 5:00 for the 16th annual Breakin’ Bread presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka! Enjoy a day filled with unlimited food sampling along with craft beer and wine, our first Buffalo Rock Company Makers’ Market, a kid’s zone with special activities for children, live musical entertainment from Todd Coder Duo, Taylor Hunnicutt and Alvin Garrett! Proceeds from the event will benefit Jones Valley Teaching Farm’s (JVTF) Urban Farm Project.
who do you 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!
featured success story
The Bishop FAMILY
Tammy Bishop wanted to upsize and found the perfect home for her family. However, she had a house to sell that was not yet listed. We were able to secure a contract for the new home but really had to hustle to get her current home listed and under contract. Within two weeks we had her home listed and under contract. That was hurdle one! We got passed inspection and then when appraisal came, both properties came in under. After some hard negotiation, we were able to come to an agreement for both homes and closed back-to-back! Congratulations Bishop family!
sellers WANTED 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: • Shelby County: Lot with water access in Shelby County up to $100k • Homewood: Lot up to $300k near Edgewood Elementary • Homewood: 4-5 Bedroom Home near Edgewood Elementary up to $800k • Birmingham/Crestwood: 3 Bedroom up to $215k • Homewood/Vestavia: 3-4 Bedroom, up to $550k. Prefer renovated/updated • Chelsea to Birmingham: Lake house or log cabin, $200k+ • Spain Park School district: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom under $285k • Avondale, Crestwood, Southside: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom with garage under $300k • SF highlands, Crestwood: 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom condo under $180k • Trussville: 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom, minimum 3000 square feet, 1 story, under $320k • Trussville: large lot and 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom up to $350k • Hoover: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom up to $250k • Bluff Park: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom up to $235k • Irondale: up to $250k • Southern Trace Neighborhood (Leeds): minimum 2000 square foot resale property • Hoover/Vestavia/”Over the Mountain”: Foreclosure/Fixer Upper up to $180k • West Homewood: up to $250k • Old Cahaba: up to $170k • Russet Woods: up to $170k • Any and all fixer-uppers, investment properties
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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