Roughly 10 years of data shows institutional investors account for a small fraction of single-family home purchases in the U.S., despite concerns that they are crowding out traditional buyers and exacerbating affordability issues. While cities like Memphis and Dallas have seen higher shares of institutional buying, these markets also boast rising supply levels. In contrast, high-cost coastal metros with strict tenant protections see minimal investor activity. The Trump administration's executive order targeting large-scale investors may have limited impact on overall housing market dynamics given the relatively small footprint of mega-buyers in the single-family segment. Structural factors such as underbuilding and zoning policies are more influential in shaping affordability and supply levels.
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