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    a warm west u abode

    Comfortably contemporary new home in West University offers ideal family space for $2.85 million

    Holly Beretto
    Oct 4, 2022 | 1:31 pm

    Idyllic and cozy, there's something endlessly charming about West University. An enclave unto itself in the middle of Houston’s hum and bustle, it’s known for shady streets, lovely parks, and cozy community.

    Aside from being home to CultureMap columnist Ken Hoffman, West U has been crowned the best city to live in Texas.

    For home shoppers looking to enjoy West U's cozy confines, a newly built home at 3203 Georgetown St. represents a choice option. The contemporary, four-bedroom home is on the market for $2.85 million, represented by Patricia Reed of Sotheby’s International Realty.

    Across more than 4,800 square feet on a lot that’s just under two-tenths of an acre, this is a home that is perfect for family living, with plenty of space to entertain.

    The two-story home offers four bedroom and four and a half bathrooms. Details have been thoughtfully selected throughout, including hardwood floors, beautiful built-in shelves, massive windows to allow in plenty of light, and an overall contemporary feel.

    Designed by Jennifer Hemelet for Mirador Builders, 3203 Georgetown is a lovely haven. The kitchen is a casual gathering space, with a giant island, breakfast nook, wood-plank ceiling, and high-end appliances. Loads of cabinets arranged around the room keep everything organized and offer an open feel to the room.

    A must for families and kids, a mudroom provides cubbies and hooks for school backpacks, sports equipment, even a leash or two. A vintage chandelier provides a midcentury showpiece to the dining room.

    The primary bedroom boasts a spa-like bathroom with double vanities, soaking tub, and walk-in shower. A second-level game room offers a wall of windows and A/V closet, and is the perfect place for teens and tweens to take over with their friends.

    Outdoor living is centered around a rear porch with a pine ceiling with ceiling fan that overlooks a tranquil backyard — with more than enough space to add a pool.

    This home is move-in ready, and waiting for its new owners to create memories and build their lives here. It’s a space that can easily grow with a growing family, or be a spot where a couple can entertain visitors for an evening or a longer stay. Its location is in the heart of West U, and therefore in the heart of Houston, convenient to the Medical Center, Rice University, Greenway Plaza, downtown, and more.

    3203 Georgetown St.  West University

    Photos via Sotheby's International Realty.

    White walls and light wood create an open feel.

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    More Houston homeowners are becoming 'accidental landlords,' study finds

    Brandon Watson
    Mar 18, 2026 | 10:30 am
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    An increasing number of San Antonio homeowners are bcoming "accidental landlords"

    Houston homeowners unable to sell their properties are increasingly becoming “accidental landlords,” according to Zillow. The real estate marketplace’s newest analysis says that 4.2 percent of its local for-sale listings recently converted to rentals, making the Bayou City the second-worst U.S. city for the market trend.

    Only Denver (4.9 percent) ranks higher, with Austin (4.1 percent) and San Antonio (3.9 percent) not far behind. Seven of the top 10 metros are in Texas or Florida.

    Zillow senior economist Kara Ng says today's dynamic is driven by choice rather than panic. Homeowners aren't being forced to sell; they're simply unwilling to accept what the market will actually pay.

    "As the market continues to rebalance, sellers are facing a different reality than they did a few years ago," Ng said in a statement. "Bargaining power is tilting toward buyers, and homes are taking longer to sell, making renting out a property one way to buy time rather than compete aggressively on price. After all, today's sellers are rarely forced to sell, and it appears they are often unwilling to budge off of what their heart says their home is worth."

    Nationally, the trend is nearing a record high. 2.3 percent of all Zillow rental listings were recently for-sale properties, second only to November 2022, when mortgage rates had doubled in a single year, and sellers were scrambling. That spike was shock-driven, but now stubbornness is likely fueling the shift.

    Single-family homes make up the largest share of accidental landlord properties, but condos are seeing the fastest rise. Metros with the hottest buyer competition, including Boston, New York City, and Providence, Rhode Island, have the lowest accidental landlord rates.

    For both local buyers and sellers, Goldilocks thinking is increasingly the norm. Sellers, especially those who bought during the COVID-19 boom, are holding their asking price firm to avoid taking a loss. Buyers, for their part, are refusing to compromise on concessions and repairs.

    Meanwhile, the city's rental market keeps getting larger. In 2025, rental listings website Point2Homes placed the Houston area among the top 10 U.S. metros building the most new homes for rent.

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