Investor market trend graphic showing that small and medium investors make up most home purchases, challenging the idea that only large firms dominate real estate investing.

Investor Purchases by Investor Sizes

Market Moves
April 20, 2026•1 min read

Think Big Investors Control the Market? The Data Says Otherwise

A recent HousingWire “Daily Download” revealed the investor purchases of homes by investor size. Note that Small & Medium investors make up the overwhelming majority of investor purchases.

Investor market trend graphic showing that small and medium investors make up most home purchases, challenging the idea that only large firms dominate real estate investing.


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Director of Education & Outreach, National Real Estate Investors Association

Brad Beckett

Director of Education & Outreach, National Real Estate Investors Association

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