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The market turned spring of last year due to the inventory still going up and buyer demand becoming watered down.

Like re-stone that driveway in the spring, etc.

I specialize in STR in the area and at the price you had it listed, there are over 90 other 6 bedroom homes in the surrounding STR communities like Windsor Hills, Championsgate, Westside and a couple others that would be 'competition' to a buyer looking in that price range and ONLY at 6 bedrooms. 

Location over hype.Within 60 minutes of Houston, many investors look at areas with steady employment drivers and lower volatility — parts of Katy (outside the highest tax districts), Cypress, Spring, Pearland, League City, and some pockets north toward Conroe.

Supply is still the bottleneck.Let’s break down what actually matters heading into spring 2026.PCE Inflation Runs Hotter Than ForecastDecember’s Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report — the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge — came in slightly above expectations.Headline inflation: +0.4% for the month, 2.9% annuallyCore inflation: +0.4% for the month, 3.0% annuallyStreaming services jumped nearly 20% in December, adding unusual pressure to the monthly number.What this means for mortgage rates:Inflation is still above the Fed’s 2% target, which keeps policymakers cautious on rate cuts.However — context matters.Higher inflation readings from early 2025 will soon roll off the annual comparison.

La Mesa, Spring Valley, parts of Chula Vista -- these are your sweet spots.

@Angela Davis,Birmingham’s definitely a good market, but there’s some nuance to that answer because the city’s submarkets vary widely.For example, you would be hard pressed to find a cash-flowing deal in a neighborhood in southeast Birmingham like Homewood, Vestavia Hills, or Mountain Brook.On the other hand, you may have more luck in B-grade areas in the western part of the city like Hueytown, Bessemer, Forestdale, and Adamsville—or even in towns within commuting distance like Jasper.

Young professionals and creatives move more in late spring and summer than in January.That said, here is how I would break it down analytically:Traffic vs conversionAre you getting solid inquiry volume but low applications?

We are also coming into spring now so you should see more traffic.