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Investor Ownership of U.S. Homes Hits 20% Amid Decline in First-Time Buyers

9/24/2025

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Investors own about 20% of U.S. single-family homes, primarily held by small-time entrepreneurs.
87% of these investors own 1–5 properties; large investors have sold assets for six quarters.
Q2 2025 investor purchases reached 33%—up 15% from Q1, but down 12% year over year.
First-time buyers fell to 24% (down 8% from 2023). Renters rose 2.6%. Homeowners declined. Maine leads investor ownership at 31.1%.

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Story summary

Investors own about 20% of U.S. single-family homes, primarily held by small-time entrepreneurs.
87% of these investors own 1–5 properties; large investors have sold assets for six quarters.
Q2 2025 investor purchases reached 33%—up 15% from Q1, but down 12% year over year.
First-time buyers fell to 24% (down 8% from 2023). Renters rose 2.6%. Homeowners declined. Maine leads investor ownership at 31.1%.