Map Shows Where Home Investors Are Still Buying the Most Houses in America
Summary
Investors’ share of home purchases in the U.S. rose slightly from 11% in 2024 to 11.3% last year, mostly due to small investors, not large corporations. Large institutional buyers have reduced their activity, while small “mom-and-pop” investors are focusing on affordable homes in the Midwest and Sunbelt regions.Key Facts
- Investor home purchases increased to 11.3% of all U.S. home sales in 2025, up from 11% in 2024.
- Small investors now make up 63% of investor purchases, the highest in over 15 years.
- Large institutional investors (those buying 350+ homes) only account for 7.5% of investor purchases, down nearly 70% since 2021.
- Roughly 534,000 homes were bought by investors last year, a 0.7% increase from the year before.
- Investors sold 442,000 homes in 2025, 1.5% fewer than the previous year, showing stabilized selling activity.
- The rise in investor buying has shifted from the Northeast to more affordable areas like Memphis, Kansas City, St. Louis, Birmingham, and Oklahoma City.
- These cities attract investors due to affordable prices, strong demand for rentals, and active housing markets.
- President Donald Trump stalled the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which targets large corporate buyers, demanding separate legislation on citizenship proof first.
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