Huntsville’s Housing Wake-Up Call: Institutional Investors Are Buying Too Many Homes
Snippet of Article: "... a troubling trend threatens to undermine the very foundation of that success: homeownership.
According to a recent Realtor.com analysis, Huntsville ranks #2 in the nation among metros where institutional investors are purchasing the largest share of homes. That should be a wake-up call for every civic leader, builder, and real estate professional in our community. This didn’t happen overnight—and it didn’t happen by accident.
When Wall Street firms and large investment groups compete directly with local buyers—often with cash, waived contingencies, and long-term rental strategies—the result is predictable: fewer homes available for owner-occupants and higher prices for everyone else. In a fast-growing market like Huntsville, that pressure is amplified. ..."
