This is my first blog post and I hope I don't break any rules or tightrope any guidelines. It seems to me that technology has become more user friendly over the years and is ushering in a whole new wave of alternative avenues for marketing yourself, your product or service. As I am in my forties (the shallow end), I am feeling a bit overwhelmed by the ever increasing venues emerging out of the information age. My goal is to take advantage of new technology to market myself. I would say market my services, however, if a client isn't sold on me, my services are useless. This site is my newest find and although I have no idea how to maximize its benefits, I am determined to figure it out. From what I have learned, Social Network Marketing is the latest buzz and I want to open up for discus... 11/05/2009

I recently experienced a painful situation with a family member.  After listing their property, I gave an agents open house and received the feedback that I knew:  over priced and under conditioned.  Of course this seller had no money to do updates yet refused to get the price to reality.  "Three things sell a house. Price. Condition. Location.  We cannot change the location and youve told me there is no money for updates, so we must accomodate with price"   This house had four showings in 35 days.  This meet deaf ears.  Needless to say I gave the listing back after being told I did not know the market!  Mind you, I was just named sales associate of the year for Birmingham.  I guess it becomes even more frustrating when it's family.  Today Ive been "dialing for dollars" on my sphere lis... 11/05/2009

How do you decide which are the best areas to buy in Birmingham? This would seem easy and of course there are a number of criteria for buyers such as quality / location of schools. Given that a home is normally the single biggest investment for a family, the best areas to buy would be where you expect to accumulate the most equity the fastest.   Everyone has heard about real estate values falling on the national level. And most of us have heard that the Birmingham real estate market has experienced less of a downturn and that the recovery locally will be faster and more robust than nationally. What you may not have heard is how values in specific areas within Birmingham have held up over the past 12 months in comparison to the past three years to determine the best arreas to buy. Knowin... 11/03/2009

70+ Foreclosures for sale in Birmingham Alabama for 10/31/09. Happy Halloween Birmingham Peeps. I hope everyone has a great and safe time tonight. Today's list of foreclosures includes homes in the following cities/areas of the greater Birmingham Alabama area: Fultondale, Birmingham, Center Point, Roebuck, Grayson Valley, Trussville, Leeds, Moody, Woodlawn, Eastlake, Tarrant, Crestwood, Irondale, Hoover, Oak Mountain, Brook Highland, Chelsea, Alabaster, Calera, Hueytown, Pleasant Grove, Bessemer, West End, Ensley, Fairfield, Belview Heights, Forestdale, and Adamsville. 38 New Listings: http://bhammls.net/BAARReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=US11260880 37 New Price Changes: http://bhammls.net/BAARReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=US11260881 Gusty Gulas is a Realtor in Birmingham... 10/31/2009

Fabulously maintained and updated mid-century modern gem. Located in charming old Hoover. Walk to Star Lake, Hoover Country Club, the new Publix and Starbucks. Well-known architect Gene Jones custom built this post and beam, passive-solar design for his own family in 1958. Only one other owner. Remodeled the kitchen matches for the original architectural style of the home. The new kitchen features quartz counter tops, custom cabinets with sliding glass doors on top, a unique floating shelf, large under mount sink, subway tile backsplash and stainless appliances including a gas stove and double oven. There are three bedrooms including a large master (16 feet by 12 ½ feet). Each room has ample closet space (master alone has four). There are two baths, a living room/dining room combination... 10/30/2009

35+ Foreclosures for sale in Birmingham Alabama for 10/29/09. Good Tursday Birmingham. We have a new mayor in Carole Smitherman today as former mayor Larry Langford was found guilty yesterday on multiple accounts of being sneaky. I loved his commentary by the way and how he hated all media personnel except for John Archibald. Anyways we have heard enough of Larry but his house may be on this list soon. Today's list of Birmingham Alabama Foreclosures are located in the following cities/areas: Fultondale, Gardendale, Birmingham, Roebuck, Eastlake, Trussville, Highland Park, Irondale, Hoover, Meadowbrook, Sterrett, Helena, Pleasant Grove, Belview Heights, McCalla, Ensley and Adamsville. 14 New Listings: http://bhammls.net/BAARReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=US11241379 24 New Price Ch... 10/29/2009

35+ updates of Foreclosures in Birmingham Alabama for 10/28/09. Good Wednesday morning Birmingham. I am excited about Halloween coming up and look forward to giving out candy on Glenwood Ave in Homewood. Glenwood Ave has over 1,000 kids down these streets each year and its amazing how everyone gets into it! Today's Birmingham Alabama area foreclosure list includes homes in the following cities/areas: Birmingham, Huffman, Roebuck, Center Point, Grayson Valley, Trussville, Leeds, Eastlake, Irondale, Hoover, Altadena, Inverness, Highland Lakes, Alabaster, Calera, Bessemer, Hueytown, Bessemer, McCalla, Ensley, Fairfield, Belview Heights, and Forestdale. 13 New Listings: http://bhammls.net/BAARReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=US11232481 23 New Price Changes: http://bhammls.net/BAARRepor... 10/28/2009

25+ New and updated Foreclosed home listings for Birmingham Alabama 10/27/09. Good rainy Tuesday morning Birmingham. If you are looking for some foreclosed home deals today than you are in the right place. Today's list of foreclosures are in the following cities/areas: Birmingham, Roebuck, Center Point, Grayson Valley, Huffman, Trussville, Eastlake, Norwood, Crestwood, Highland Park, Southside, Homewood,  Hoover, Riverchase, Greystone, Helena, Pelham, Alabaster, Montevallo, Hueytowm, Minor, and Forestdale. 14 New Listings: http://bhammls.net/BAARReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=US11223489 14 New Price Changes: http://bhammls.net/BAARReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=US11223490 Gusty Gulas is a Realtor with Realty South in Birmingham Alabama. For all of your Birmingham Alabama h... 10/27/2009

  Halloween Fun at The Alabama Theatre   Childrens' Matinee Triple Feature         When?  Saturday October 31st  2:00-3:30 PM   Featuring: Witches In Stitches Spongebob Halloween It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown   All Seats are $6.00 and will be available at the box office 1 hour prior to showtime   Why wait until dark to start the Halloween fun?  Get the party started early by bringing everyone downtown to The Alabama Theatre Saturday afternoon to enjoy these Halloween flicks on the giant screen.     The Alabama Theatre 1817 Third Avenue North Birmingham AL  35203 205-252-2262 Find us on this Map       Courtesy of Ann Allen, e-Pro, SRES, ASP BIRMINGHAM AREA REAL ESTATE 205.902.4868 Keller Williams One Chase Corporation Drive, Suite 150 Hoover, AL  35244 Ann@AnnAllenTeam.com       ... 10/26/2009

45 Foreclosure homes available in Birmingham Alabama for 10/26. Good Monday Morning Birmingham folks. I hope everyone had a great weekend and my Tide snuck a win from Tennessee to stay undefeated. In the SEC, anyone can lose at anytime! Today's list of foreclosed homes are located in the following Birmingham Alabama cities/areas: Fultondale, Birmingham, Eastlake, Roebuck, Center Point, Huffman, Grayson Valley, Trussville, Tarrant, Crestwood, Irondale, Homewood, Hoover, Inverness, Helena, Calera, Hueytown, Pleasant Grove, Bessemer, Forestdale, and Graysville. 24 New Listings: http://bhammls.net/BAARReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=US11213402 21 New Price Changes: http://bhammls.net/BAARReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=US11213403 Gusty Gulas is a Realtor/Associate Broker with Re... 10/26/2009

25 Foreclosures available in Birmingham Alabama for 10/23/09. This morning has started off rainy but hopefully this afternoon the sun will come out. The foreclosures keep coming on the market so I hope you find what you are looking for! Today's list of foreclosures are for sale in the following cities/areas: Mount Olive, Birmingham, Roebuck, Woodlawn, Highland Park, Vestavia Hills, Hoover, Altadena, Alabaster, Bessemer, McCalla, Belview Heights, Adamsville and Forestdale. 11 New Listings: http://bhammls.net/BAARReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=US11196802 14 New Price Changes: http://bhammls.net/BAARReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=US11196803 Gusty Gulas is a Realtor with RealtySouth and here to serve all of your Birmingham Alabama Real Estate needs! I love referrals and helpin... 10/23/2009

20+ Foreclosures For Sale in Birmingham Alabama for 10/22/09. Had a great class yesterday to my fellow Realtors showing them about blogging with my birmingham foreclosures wordpress site being the center of discussion. I want to thank each of you for reading my blog and also many thanks for everyone that sends me referrals. If it wasn't for you I wouldn't be in business. Today's list of Birmingham Alabama area foreclosures include homes in the following areas/cities: Birmingham, Roebuck, Grayson Valley, Trussville, Eastlake, Tarrant, Hoover, Chelsea, Pelham, Alabaster, Bessemer, Ensley, and Fairfield. Click the links below for pictures and more info and let me know if you would like to see any of these. 13 New Listings: http://bhammls.net/BAARReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=US1118... 10/22/2009

This beautiful 7 bedroom, 4 ½ bath, 3 Living Area home allows for space and comfort in a lovely French Country Motif. The house was built in 1989 and renovated earlier this year. The home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac with only four houses, in “Crossgate” one of Vestavia Hill’s most desired subdivisions. It is only minutes from UAB, Samford University, the Galleria Mall, and Interstates 65 and 459.  The home offers a 2-car main level garage which enters into the kitchen with floor-to-ceiling windows surrounding the adjoining breakfast room, crown molding and French door. There are hardwood floors and 9' ceilings throughout the main level.  The formal dining room is elegant with double-crown molding and chair rail with hardwood floors and plantation shutters. The 10' ceiling living ar... 10/21/2009

90+ Foreclosures for sale in Birmingham Alabama. Good Wednesday everyone. I am teaching a class on blogging today to my fellow Realtors at RealtySouth in the Crestline-Mountain Brook office. I am excited to be sharing what I have learned and to better help the whole real estate community. Today we have a huge list of foreclosures to look at. A lot of investment properties and then also some homes for first time home buyers and for people looking at getting a great deal on a bigger home. Today's foreclosures are located in the following areas/cities: Gardendale, Mount Olive, Birmingham, Center Point, Grayson Valley, Roebuck, Pinson, Trussville, Leeds, Moody, Eastlake, Tarrant, Crestwood, Forest Park, Highland Park, Southside, Irondale, Homewood, Vestavia Hills, Hoover, Highland Lakes, In... 10/21/2009

70+ foreclosures for sale in Birmingham Alabama for 10/16/09. Big list today with some of these from the last week and a half. We should also have a big list tomorrow. There are foreclosures available in the following cities/areas: Gardendale, Mount Olive, Birmingham, Center Point, Grayson Valley, Roebuck, Trussville, Eastlake, Woodlawn, Inglenook, Tarrant, Crestwood, Irondale, Homewood, Inverness, Oak Mountain, Pelham, Helena, Bessemer, Pleasant Grove, Fairfield, Midfield, and Graysville. 34 New Listings: http://bhammls.net/BAARReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=US11144755 44 New Price Changes: http://bhammls.net/BAARReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=US11144756 Gusty Gulas is a Realtor in Birmingham Alabama for Realty South. Please give me a call for any assistance at 205-218-75... 10/16/2009

70+ foreclosures for sale in Birmingham Alabama for 10/15/09. Good Thursday morning Birmingham. Are you looking for a foreclosure? Then you found the right place for the most up to date information out there! Today's list of foreclosed homes are for sale in the following cities/areas: Mount Olive, Gardendale, Birmingham, Center Point, Roebuck, Grayson Valley, East Lake, Trussville, Leeds, Tarrant, Forest Park, Southside, Irondale, Altadena, Homewood, Hoover, Bessemer, Lake Cyrus, Trace Crossings, Oak Mountain, Greystone, Helena, Old Cahaba, Pelham, Weatherly, Alabaster, Maylene, Sylvan Springs, Pleasant Grove, Hueytown, McCalla, and Forestdale. If you would like more information on any of these homes or if you are looking for a particular home, please let me know!! 38 New Listings: http... 10/15/2009

80+ Home update on Birmingham Alabama foreclosures for sale 10/14/09. The 8k tax credit is ending soon so let me know if you are interested in any of these homes or others currently for sale. Today's foreclosure list includes homes in the following cities/areas: Fultondale, Birmingham, Center Point, Roebuck, Trussville, East Lake, Woodlawn, Tarrant, Avondale, Hoover, Bessemer, Inverness, Chelsea, Pelham, Alabaster, Maylene, Montevallo, Hueytown, Pleasant Grove, West End, Ensley, Midfield, Adamsville, Graysville, and Forestdale. 31 New Listings: http://bhammls.net/BAARReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=US11127393 50 New Price Changes: http://bhammls.net/BAARReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=US11127394 Gusty Gulas is an Associate Broker/Realtor with Realty South in Birmingham Alaba... 10/14/2009

50+ foreclosures for sale in Birmingham Alabama. I have a bunch of catching up to do so not going to waste anytime. The latest foreclosures are found right here on Birmingham Alabama's number 1 Foreclosure blog!! Today's list features homes in the following area/city: Gardendale, Birmingham, Center Point, Roebuck, Huffman, Grayson Valley, Pinson, Trussville, Leeds, Woodlawn, East Lake, Highland Park, Irondale, Crestline Park, Liberty Park, Hoover, Altadena, Greystone, Calera, Hueytown, Bessemer, McCalla, Ensley, Fairfield, Adamsville, and Graysville. 32 New Listings: http://bhammls.net/BAARReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=US11118711 20 New Price Changes: http://bhammls.net/BAARReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=US11118713 Gusty Gulas is a Realtor in Birmingham Alabama specializi... 10/13/2009

Crestline Park,AL House for Sale- Open Tuesday, October 13, 2009 $229,900 616 Strathmore  Birmingham, AL 35213 Agent's Open House- Tuesday, October 12, 2009   Great price on Mountaindale sized home in Crestline Park - unlike any other! HUGE master bedroom with vaulted ceiling featuring exposed beams and chandelier, large walk in closet and private master bath. Spacious kitchen with ample cabinet space, walk in pantry, access to laundry room and door opening to landscaped fenced-in backyard. Separate living room and dining room. Woodburning fireplace. New espresso brown hardwoods in living room, dining room and family room. Family room features vaulted ceiling with exposed beams as well, unbelievable space for entertaining and double doors leading to stone patio and backyard. New tile in... 10/11/2009

Amber Hutchins has joined in with the HealthSouth Walk Team in the JDRF Walk to cure diabetes! Along with one-half million other walkers across the country they hope to reach a goal of raising $100 million.Type 1, or juvenile, diabetes, is a devastating disease that affects millions of people, a large and growing percentage of them children. The good news is that for the first time, scientists are predicting that we CAN expect to see a cure well within our lifetime!     PLEASE CLICK HERE  TO READ MORE ABOUT THIS GREAT CAUSE AND HELP AMBER REACH (OR EXCEED) HER GOAL FOR THIS WORTHY CAUSE! The Birmingham Walk will take place on October 24,2009 at The Summit!  Mark your calendar and be sure come out to support all these fine supporters of such a worthwhile cause! Accolades to the HealthSo... 10/04/2009