In my market it is usually oil which has increased tremendously over the past several years and can fluctuate significantly over one winter.

The other three major industries are trade, transportation and utilities, with those industries combining for 43,600 jobs, or 36 percent of the total employment.Jansen said the area is less likely to experience sharp fluctuations its economic health because of Texas A&M's presence as a constant, and growing, employer."

It can have a good income but it can fluctuate from month to month.

Time will overcome all short term setbacks & fluctuations.

The answer is SIMPLE:If it's an INVESTMENT that you truly seek, then the market and the numbers will tell you everything you need to make a logical and informed decision.Does it make sense to invest in a market that is high priced, unaffordable (buy and rent), likely over-priced (over valued), more prone to price fluctuations, and has laws that favor tenants over landlords?

Flips are challenging right now with a fluctuating market, and buy & holds can be challenging to cashflow with high interest rates.

The way I see it is like this; yeah the housing market fluctuates but it just seems like a much more secure investment in these economically uncertain times.

Be sure to note what month and year the home sold because there are definitely fluctuations in price points based on time of sale. 4.

Depending on what market you are in the price can fluctuate.

How do you account for the fluctuations in value?