econ

Are Private Equity Firms Really Driving Home Prices? - Bob Murphy - Human Action

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In Q2 2025, investors bought about 33% of all single-family homes the highest level in five years but despite the noise, major firms like Blackstone actually own less than 2-3% of the U.S. single-family home market. It’s not just the “Blackstones of the world” grabbing property; smaller buyers now drive most of the investor activity, outpacing institutional giants and flipping the usual narrative... 