I own 2 homes.

I have seen plenty of investors getting burned buying homes in very attractive locations only to find out it is not zoned for STR and ending up losing $$ getting rid of the property.

We are hoping to retire to this home in 2-10 years and figured we'd buy why rates are cheap and let someone else pay the mortgage for awhile.

John Boby,Two specialty markets (Foremost and American Modern Home) used to insure rental properties under a Trust. 

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

Hello everyone,My family and I are new to the area and looking for a place to call home. 

It’s near entertainment districts and good schools, making it attractive for families.33134 (Coral Gables) - This zip code includes Coral Gables, known for its Mediterranean-style homes and upscale living.

I have a 2015 3/2 single family home just north of Nashville in Robertson County. 

Sales Data for the Previous 6 MonthsNew Home SalesNovember 2023Sales: 150 (MoM: -3%, YoY: +5%)Median Sales Price: $325,000 (MoM: +1%, YoY: +8%)Average Square Footage: 2100 sq ft (MoM: +2%, YoY: +6%)Inventory: 180 (MoM: +5%, YoY: +12%)December 2023Sales: 160 (MoM: +7%, YoY: +6%)Median Sales Price: $330,000 (MoM: +1.5%, YoY: +7%)Average Square Footage: 2120 sq ft (MoM: +1%, YoY: +7%)Inventory: 185 (MoM: +2.7%, YoY: +10%)January 2024Sales: 140 (MoM: -12.5%, YoY: +3%)Median Sales Price: $335,000 (MoM: +1.5%, YoY: +9%)Average Square Footage: 2130 sq ft (MoM: +0.5%, YoY: +5%)Inventory: 190 (MoM: +2.7%, YoY: +8%)February 2024Sales: 170 (MoM: +21.4%, YoY: +10%)Median Sales Price: $340,000 (MoM: +1.5%, YoY: +10%)Average Square Footage: 2150 sq ft (MoM: +0.9%, YoY: +6%)Inventory: 195 (MoM: +2.6%, YoY: +7%)March 2024Sales: 180 (MoM: +5.9%, YoY: +15%)Median Sales Price: $345,000 (MoM: +1.5%, YoY: +12%)Average Square Footage: 2160 sq ft (MoM: +0.5%, YoY: +5%)Inventory: 200 (MoM: +2.5%, YoY: +6%)April 2024Sales: 190 (MoM: +5.6%, YoY: +18%)Median Sales Price: $350,000 (MoM: +1.5%, YoY: +12.5%)Average Square Footage: 2180 sq ft (MoM: +0.9%, YoY: +6.5%)Inventory: 210 (MoM: +5%, YoY: +8%)Existing Home SalesNovember 2023Sales: 400 (MoM: -2.4%, YoY: +3%)Median Sales Price: $275,000 (MoM: +0.8%, YoY: +5%)Average Square Footage: 1850 sq ft (MoM: +0.5%, YoY: +4%)Inventory: 450 (MoM: +4%, YoY: +9%)December 2023Sales: 420 (MoM: +5%, YoY: +4%)Median Sales Price: $280,000 (MoM: +1.8%, YoY: +6%)Average Square Footage: 1860 sq ft (MoM: +0.5%, YoY: +4.5%)Inventory: 460 (MoM: +2.2%, YoY: +8%)January 2024Sales: 380 (MoM: -9.5%, YoY: +2%)Median Sales Price: $285,000 (MoM: +1.8%, YoY: +7%)Average Square Footage: 1870 sq ft (MoM: +0.5%, YoY: +4%)Inventory: 470 (MoM: +2.2%, YoY: +7%)February 2024Sales: 450 (MoM: +18.4%, YoY: +9%)Median Sales Price: $290,000 (MoM: +1.8%, YoY: +8%)Average Square Footage: 1880 sq ft (MoM: +0.5%, YoY: +5%)Inventory: 480 (MoM: +2.1%, YoY: +6%)March 2024Sales: 470 (MoM: +4.4%, YoY: +12%)Median Sales Price: $295,000 (MoM: +1.7%, YoY: +9%)Average Square Footage: 1890 sq ft (MoM: +0.5%, YoY: +4%)Inventory: 490 (MoM: +2%, YoY: +5%)April 2024Sales: 500 (MoM: +6.4%, YoY: +15%)Median Sales Price: $300,000 (MoM: +1.7%, YoY: +10%)Average Square Footage: 1900 sq ft (MoM: +0.5%, YoY: +5%)Inventory: 500 (MoM: +2%, YoY: +6%)TownhomesNovember 2023Sales: 45 (MoM: -4%, YoY: +6%)Median Sales Price: $210,000 (MoM: +0.5%, YoY: +5.5%)Average Square Footage: 1,450 sq ft (MoM: +1%, YoY: +3%)Inventory: 60 (MoM: +3%, YoY: +10%)December 2023Sales: 50 (MoM: +11%, YoY: +7%)Median Sales Price: $215,000 (MoM: +2.4%, YoY: +6.5%)Average Square Footage: 1,460 sq ft (MoM: +0.7%, YoY: +3.5%)Inventory: 65 (MoM: +8.3%, YoY: +12%)January 2024Sales: 40 (MoM: -20%, YoY: +4%)Median Sales Price: $220,000 (MoM: +2.3%, YoY: +7%)Average Square Footage: 1,470 sq ft (MoM: +0.7%, YoY: +4%)Inventory: 70 (MoM: +7.7%, YoY: +10%)February 2024Sales: 55 (MoM: +37.5%, YoY: +9%)Median Sales Price: $225,000 (MoM: +2.3%, YoY: +8%)Average Square Footage: 1,480 sq ft (MoM: +0.7%, YoY: +4.5%)Inventory: 75 (MoM: +7.1%, YoY: +11%)March 2024Sales: 60 (MoM: +9.1%, YoY: +12%)Median Sales Price: $230,000 (MoM: +2.2%, YoY: +9%)Average Square Footage: 1,490 sq ft (MoM: +0.7%, YoY: +5%)Inventory: 80 (MoM: +6.7%, YoY: +12%)April 2024Sales: 65 (MoM: +8.3%, YoY: +15%)Median Sales Price: $235,000 (MoM: +2.2%, YoY: +10%)Average Square Footage: 1,500 sq ft (MoM: +0.7%, YoY: +5.5%)Inventory: 85 (MoM: +6.3%, YoY: +12.5%)CondosNovember 2023Sales: 30 (MoM: -6.3%, YoY: +4%)Median Sales Price: $175,000 (MoM: +0.5%, YoY: +4.5%)Average Square Footage: 1,200 sq ft (MoM: +1%, YoY: +2.5%)Inventory: 45 (MoM: +4.7%, YoY: +8%)December 2023Sales: 32 (MoM: +6.7%, YoY: +5%)Median Sales Price: $180,000 (MoM: +2.9%, YoY: +5.5%)Average Square Footage: 1,210 sq ft (MoM: +0.8%, YoY: +3%)Inventory: 48 (MoM: +6.7%, YoY: +9%)January 2024Sales: 28 (MoM: -12.5%, YoY: +3%)Median Sales Price: $185,000 (MoM: +2.8%, YoY: +6%)Average Square Footage: 1,220 sq ft (MoM: +0.8%, YoY: +3.5%)Inventory: 50 (MoM: +4.2%, YoY: +8%)February 2024Sales: 35 (MoM: +25%, YoY: +8%)Median Sales Price: $190,000 (MoM: +2.7%, YoY: +7%)Average Square Footage: 1,230 sq ft (MoM: +0.8%, YoY: +4%)Inventory: 53 (MoM: +6%, YoY: +9%)March 2024Sales: 38 (MoM: +8.6%, YoY: +10%)Median Sales Price: $195,000 (MoM: +2.6%, YoY: +8%)Average Square Footage: 1,240 sq ft (MoM: +0.8%, YoY: +4.5%)Inventory: 56 (MoM: +5.7%, YoY: +10%)April 2024Sales: 40 (MoM: +5.3%, YoY: +12%)Median Sales Price: $200,000 (MoM: +2.6%, YoY: +9%)Average Square Footage: 1,250 sq ft (MoM: +0.8%, YoY: +5%)Inventory: 60 (MoM: +7.1%, YoY: +12%)Property Type and Purchase Type SegregationSingle-Family Residences (SFR)April 2024Cash Purchase: 70 sales (35% of total SFR sales) Median Sales Price: $305,000 Average Square Footage: 1950 sq ftFinanced Purchase: 130 sales (65% of total SFR sales) Median Sales Price: $295,000 Average Square Footage: 1920 sq ftTownhomesApril 2024Cash Purchase: 20 sales (40% of total Townhome sales) Median Sales Price: $220,000 Average Square Footage: 1450 sq ftFinanced Purchase: 30 sales (60% of total Townhome sales) Median Sales Price: $210,000 Average Square Footage: 1430 sq ftCondosApril 2024Cash Purchase: 15 sales (50% of total Condo sales) Median Sales Price: $180,000 Average Square Footage: 1200 sq ftFinanced Purchase: 15 sales (50% of total Condo sales) Median Sales Price: $175,000 Average Square Footage: 1180 sq ftRental Data for the Previous 6 MonthsSingle-Family HomesDecember 20232-bedroom: $1,100 (MoM: +2%, YoY: +5%)3-bedroom: $1,350 (MoM: +1%, YoY: +4%)4-bedroom: $1,600 (MoM: +2.5%, YoY: +3.8%)January 20242-bedroom: $1,125 (MoM: +2.3%, YoY: +5.5%)3-bedroom: $1,360 (MoM: +0.7%, YoY: +4.2%)4-bedroom: $1,620 (MoM: +1.25%, YoY: +4%)February 20242-bedroom: $1,130 (MoM: +0.4%, YoY: +5.2%)3-bedroom: $1,370 (MoM: +0.7%, YoY: +4.1%)4-bedroom: $1,640 (MoM: +1.2%, YoY: +3.9%)March 20242-bedroom: $1,135 (MoM: +0.4%, YoY: +5.1%)3-bedroom: $1,380 (MoM: +0.7%, YoY: +4.0%)4-bedroom: $1,650 (MoM: +0.6%, YoY: +3.8%)April 20242-bedroom: $1,140 (MoM: +0.4%, YoY: +4.8%)3-bedroom: $1,390 (MoM: +0.7%, YoY: +3.9%)4-bedroom: $1,660 (MoM: +0.6%, YoY: +3.7%)May 20242-bedroom: $1,145 (MoM: +0.4%, YoY: +4.6%)3-bedroom: $1,400 (MoM: +0.7%, YoY: +3.8%)4-bedroom: $1,670 (MoM: +0.6%, YoY: +3.6%)ApartmentsDecember 20232-bedroom: $1,000 (MoM: +1.5%, YoY: +4%)3-bedroom: $1,250 (MoM: +1%, YoY: +3.5%)4-bedroom: $1,450 (MoM: +2%, YoY: +3.8%)January 20242-bedroom: $1,020 (MoM: +2%, YoY: +4.2%)3-bedroom: $1,260 (MoM: +0.8%, YoY: +3.6%)4-bedroom: $1,460 (MoM: +0.7%, YoY: +3.9%)February 20242-bedroom: $1,025 (MoM: +0.5%, YoY: +4.1%)3-bedroom: $1,265 (MoM: +0.4%, YoY: +3.5%)4-bedroom: $1,470 (MoM: +0.7%, YoY: +3.8%)March 20242-bedroom: $1,030 (MoM: +0.5%, YoY: +4.0%)3-bedroom: $1,270 (MoM: +0.4%, YoY: +3.4%)4-bedroom: $1,480 (MoM: +0.7%, YoY: +3.7%)April 20242-bedroom: $1,035 (MoM: +0.5%, YoY: +3.8%)3-bedroom: $1,275 (MoM: +0.4%, YoY: +3.3%)4-bedroom: $1,490 (MoM: +0.7%, YoY: +3.6%)May 20242-bedroom: $1,040 (MoM: +0.5%, YoY: +3.6%)3-bedroom: $1,280 (MoM: +0.4%, YoY: +3.2%)4-bedroom: $1,500 (MoM: +0.7%, YoY: +3.5%)Birmingham, AL Real Estate Market Forecast (June 2024 - November 2024)Market OverviewThe Birmingham real estate market is expected to remain robust, driven by rising property prices, competitive market conditions, and strong demand.

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