See the cities where mega-investors own the most single-family homes

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An aerial view of single-family homes in Miami, Florida.
Institutional investors own a larger share of single-family rentals in southern and Sun Belt cities than elsewhere in the country.

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How banning big investors from buying homes could affect prices

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Recently completed homes at the Judson Ranch Project in Redlands, CA.
Mega landlords own a higher share of single-family homes in a handful of big Sun Belt cities.

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Trump says he is instructing 'representatives' to buy $200 billion in mortgage bond in an effort to push down rates

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President Donald Trump proposes $200 billion in mortgage bond purchases to lower housing costs.

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Trump took a big swipe at business — and called out one company in particular

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An aerial view of residential homes, many with solar panels, in Fontana, California.
The move could affect big firms that have invested in homes.

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Living with family isn't a last resort anymore. It's the plan.

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Stock photo of a grandfather watching his granddaughters build a birdhouse in a garage.
The number of people living in multigenerational households in the US quadrupled between 1971 and 2021, according to Pew Research.

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The cities where downsizing will save you the most and least

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A condo building in Houston, Texas
StorageCafe analyzed dozens of big US cities to see how much downsizing would pay off.

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Backyard tiny homes are finally legal in New York City. They could be a boon for homeowners who can afford construction.

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An ecological living module, a 22-square-meter 'tiny house,' is on display at the United Nations Plaza in New York City.
Thousands of New York City homeowners are finally eligible to build a tiny home, or accessory dwelling unit, in their backyards.

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These 10 states attracted more movers than they lost in 2025 — and one unexpected state came out on top

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Little Rock, Arkansas.
Little Rock, Arkansas.

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The mayor of a New York City suburb says building apartments on parking lots near train and bus stations is a key to reining in rent

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People wait for a train in New Rochelle, New York.
New Rochelle, New York, a 40-minute train ride from Midtown Manhattan, has focused its housing construction in areas near transit.

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These midsize Midwestern cities were the hottest places to buy homes in 2025

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The sun sets on the Illinois State Capitol in downtown Springfield.
Springfield, Illinois, was the ninth most popular market for home buyers this year, according to a Zillow analysis.

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