Investors bought 27% of US homes in Q1, as traditional buyers struggle to afford

Re:Investors bought 27% of US homes in Q1, as traditional bu... by xarope on Sunday July 13, 2025 @10:00PM (#44555746)

I feel there's a major distinct difference between;

- a well off family who buys a 2nd home to make sure their kids are set

- a group of well off investors who pool funds, buys a 2nd home, with intention to "flip" it in the next 1-2 years and make 10%

Both are "investors", but I'd like to think the 1st are trying to build a better future, whereas the 2nd are just arbitraging.

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Re:Investors bought 27% of US homes in Q1, as traditional bu... by MangoToupe on Monday July 14, 2025 @03:11AM (#44557251)

Intent doesn't matter; you can justify about any horrible behavior imaginable by saying you're looking after your family. I resent the commodification of housing and the destabilizing effects it has across society. Where's the upside?

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