this month at
THE GUSTY GULAS GROUP November 2018
BHAM’s best
Local Favorites 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.
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!
SEASONS 52
245 Summit Blvd (205) 968-5152 seasons52.com Not cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year but still craving the fixings? Check out Seasons 52 for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings, like traditional herb stuffing and Yukon mashed potatoes. And finish your experience with a Pumpkin Pie Mini Indulgence, or two. Now accepting reservations.
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 is continuing its typical fall season slow down. Interest rates moving up have helped get some people off of the fence. I expect the rest of the year to continue in the same path it typically does. All indications are showing we will have continued success in 2019. It’s a sellers’ market in the bottom 2/3rds of the market and a buyers’ market in the top 1/3rd. Tell us about your situation, and let’s create a plan for success with you!
thank you referrals • Carrie Coon • Morgan Moore • Carly Minor • Marsia Applegate • John Wright • Branden & Lindsey Lower • Nelson Knowles
Alan Boshell
REALTOR® 205-269-1507 alanboshell@brikrealty.com 2901 2nd Ave S. Suite 230 Birmingham, AL 35233 GustyGulasGroup.com
what’s been up
With the Gusty Gulas Group Wine Dinner for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation The G3 Team got together in support of team member Stacy and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. This particular event hit close to home because of Stacy’s daughter, Mary-Chandler, who has cystic fibrosis. Every year, a group of young professionals are chosen to help raise money through various ways to combat this disease. And the owners of Gianmarco’s were more than happy to let us use their event space for a fabulous wine dinner to help raise funds.
the Numbers
38 Homes Sold last month $5,402,680 Volume Closed Last Month $200,763 Buyer Savings Last Month 344 Homes Sold year-to-date $73,900,138 Volume Closed Year-To-Date $1,430,449 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
Tom & Paula
Doug & Mary R.
Jordan & Amy H.
Lindsay W.
Zach E.
Elisabeth A.
Clay & Mallory N.
Mike & Stacy D.
Daniel & Kayla P
The Campbells
Kemi B.
Ray & Lee G.
Johnathan & Brandy W.
Ross & Julie W.
Raheel R.
Olivia M.
Jane & Frank B.
Kaylan J.
Kristen I.
Tammy B.
You could be next!
Call me today at 205-269-1507!
current LISTINGS
2740 16TH CT N
2607 COURT R
2133 47TH PL
Birmingham | $25,000
Birmingham | $33,000
Birmingham | $34,900
712 7TH AVE
Pleasant Grove | $65,000
5877 34TH ST N
Birmingham | $68,500
182 OLD MONTgomery HWY Birmingham | $70,000
7860 RUGBY CT
681 RIDGEWOOD DR Remlap | $115,000
8435 10TH AVE S
Birmingham | $115,000
4833 VISE RD
3004 FOX GLEN CIR NW
526 BARONNE ST
Birmingham | $85,000
Pinson | $129,900
Birmingham | $150,000
Helena | $169,000
current LISTINGS
2809 HIGHLAND AVE
195 PINE KNOLL DR
6078 LAKESIDE DR
300 STONECREEK CIR
3594 BURLINGTON DR
1413 PRIMROSE LN
1609 SOUTHPOINTE DR
2145 BAILEY BROOK DR Hoover | $269,900
Birmingham | $280,000
1440 ALFORD AVE
3675 CHALYBE PLace
5805 Lake Cyrus BLVD
Birmingham | $169,900
Helena | $239,900
Hoover | $268,000
Birmingham | $319,900
Trussville | $179,900
Fultondale | $243,000
Hoover | $324,900
Pinson | $200,000
Hoover | $260,000
500 56TH ST S
Hoover | $409,900
current LISTINGS
4371 ABBOTTS WAY
5249 Crossings PkWY
2328 SOUTHAMPTON DR
Lot 913 LONGSTREET
1304 Deerhurst Ct
794 Killough LN
Hoover | $459,900
Helena | $619,900
7413 3RD AVE S
Hoover | $519,900
Hoover | $510,000
Hoover | $689,900
Talladega | $1,299,900
Birmingham | $20,000
Birmingham | $36,000
4112 38TH AVE N
142 PORTERCREST RD
403 GABLES DR
147 FOUST AVE
729 VAUGHN CIR
Hoover | $75,000
Hueytown | $97,000
Graysville | $68,000
Birmingham | $110,000
current LISTINGS
100 SOMMERSBY CIR
244 CARRINGTON LN Calera | $135,000
Pell City| $159,000
1560 PORTOBELLO RD
520 Rayburn Rd
7507 Lake Vista Dr
Pelham | $126,000
Birmingham | $222,400
Hoover | $225,000
coming Soon 4316 2nd Ave S
Birmingham | $489,900 4 Bed | 3.5 Bath 2 Car Garage | New Build
2222 ROSS AVE Hoover | $639,900
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6640 Hwy 11
Springville | $350,000 5 Bed | 3.5 Bath | 2 Car Garage
109 Lakeridge Dr Trussville | $276,000 4 Bed | 2.5 Bath
873 8TH CIR N
Trussville | $279,900
1517 27th St N Birmingham | $140,000 3 Bed | 1 Bath
3468 Westover Rd Westover | $70,000 3 Bed | 2 Bath
1439 Lake Ln
Birmingham | $60,000 3 Bed | 2 Bath
715 83rd Pl S
Birmingham | $24,000 2 Bed | 1 Bath
Interested in one of these homes? Call today to schedule a private tour!
Alan Boshell • 205-269-1507
rave Reviews Check out what my happy customers have to say about their experience! “Alan was amazing to work with. He is very knowledgeable and easy to get along with. My fiancée and had never bought a home before and he made the whole home buying process easier to deal with and explained everything in a way that we easily understood.”
“Alan was able to find me the home I wanted right out of the gate, in the area I wanted, and right about the price I wanted. I worked with another realtor before Alan and was unimpressed with any of the properties I was shown and felt like I wasn’t really being listened to, so when the first home we looked at (that I ended up buying) had everything I wanted I was ecstatic. Absolutely would recommend him to anyone buying a home, especially first-time buyers, like myself, who aren’t familiar with the process.”
“I was resident of GA and needed a local realtor who could help educate me on the market in the Bham area. I learned a lot about the market and Alan listed to our needs over two visits and by the third visit, Alan had found the house my wife and I could purchase for my daughter in graduate school. Alan got us a home we are very comfortable knowing our daughter would be safe. I continue to learn from Alan as I am looking for investment property in the area. I would recommend Alan but I also want to mention the support staff Alan has is top notch, very knowledgeable. Helped us with the finance process all the way to helping with utilities.”
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 November 8: REALTOR® Fest 2018 Get ready for REALTOR ® Fest 2018! Join us 3-7 p.m. Nov. 8 at Avondale Brewery for music, games, freebies, food and fun. It is all FREE! No registration required. REALTORS® and Affiliate Members of the Birmingham Association of REALTORS® are invited to this highly anticipated event presented by the Young Professionals Network and the Affiliate Council. A complimentary beverage ticket for the first 200 attendees will be provided. Get your 4-person teams ready for the REALTOR® FEST BEER TRAY RELAY RACE Sponsored by Two Men & A TRUCK! Rules: 4 People Per Team; Go Fast; Maneuver through obstacle course; and DON’T SPILL BEER! Win a trophy! $20 to enter your team and all proceeds will go to charity.
November 8: Birmingham’s Finest for Cystic Fibrosis Join us at historic B&A Warehouse for drinks, eats, auctions, and more as we celebrate our Birmingham’s Finest honorees! Honorees are nominated for this program, which teaches them about cystic fibrosis (CF), allows them to build relationships with families affected by CF, and gives them the opportunity to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation! The Birmingham’s Finest party on November 8th is the grand finale of this fundraising campaign.
Purchase tickets conveniently online at bham.finestcff.org General Admission: $60 ($25 tax deductible)
VIP: $100 ($45 tax deductible)
November 11: Flashback Brunch at The Pizitz Love the 80’s and 90’s as much as we do? Join us for Flashback Brunch featuring your favorites flashback jams from DJ Mark Lindsey. Enjoy $5 mimosa and Bloody Mary’s all brunch from The Louis Bar!
November 22: Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is almost upon us. Thanksgiving is a day that everyone looks forward to, but it should not just be celebrated once a year; it should be celebrated every day. We should be thankful of all of the blessings we receive. We must learn how to appreciate what we have and not focus on what we don’t have. Every morning we wake up is an opportunity to embrace life and to show gratitude for the opportunity to do so. Take this time to connect to the people and family in your life and show your appreciation. Have a magical Thanksgiving!
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
Tom & Paula’s Back-up OFFER
Back-up Offers do Work!!! Just ask Tomas and Paula. They were residents of Homewood who decided to empty nest and sell their home where they raised their children. after they received a contract on their home, we got to work right away! We were looking for a condo in Highland Park, so they could walk to the local parks and restaurants. After reviewing a couple condos, we found it. The ONE! But before we could get everything written up, the sellers accepted another offer. Tomas and Paula were bummed, of course. After all, it was THE ONE! We still encouraged them to move forward. After negotiation and providing the right back-up offer, we soon received a call that the 1st contract was falling through. Tomas and Paula ended up with the condo that they knew they loved and wouldn’t quickly outgrow. They were so happy, we couldn’t close fast enough. And thanks to Casey Parsons at Guild Mortgage, we were right on time. Congrats to Tomas and Paula on this new chapter of their lives!!!
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: • Beacon Parkway condo in the 1200 building • Trussville, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, private lot, Trussville schools, around $250k • Irondale, Bluff Park, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, unique floor plan, up to $200k • Vestavia gated community, 2 car garage • Hoover Spain Park School District, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, up to $300k • Crestwood/Avondale, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, garage • Mountain Brook/Vestavia/Hoover, updated, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, pool or room for a pool, under $1.2 million • Hoover, 4-5 bedroom, up to $350k • Roebuck, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, up to $130k • Irondale/Crestline, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, up to $220k • Leeds/Moody, 2-3 bedroom, up to $120k • Crestline rentals, up to $2000 • Hoover rentals, up to $2000 • East Lake and Norwood investment properties
If your home meets any of the criteria above, call or text me today at 205-269-1507 to find out how much your home could be worth and to schedule a no-hassle, FREE home consultation!
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