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Connecticut Debates Private Equity's Impact on Housing Crisis

3/4/2026

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In Connecticut, rising rents and home prices spur debate over private equity's housing role.
State Comptroller Sean Scanlon warns that corporate investors price out seniors and young people.
Judith Glickstein describes a $900 rent increase after a new company took over.
State senators co-sponsor measures to limit institutional investors' purchases to balance interests amid a housing crisis.
Jeff Miller argues private equity could expand housing stock by investing in older properties.

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In Connecticut, rising rents and home prices spur debate over private equity's housing role.
State Comptroller Sean Scanlon warns that corporate investors price out seniors and young people.
Judith Glickstein describes a $900 rent increase after a new company took over.
State senators co-sponsor measures to limit institutional investors' purchases to balance interests amid a housing crisis.
Jeff Miller argues private equity could expand housing stock by investing in older properties.