Frank RohdeCEO Ownify. Partnering investors with homebuyers - homeownership reimagined. We’re solving the affordability crisis one brick at a time.

Wall Street vs First Time Homebuyers Understanding the Housing Market #housingmarket

Name: Wall Street vs First Time Homebuyers Understanding the Housing Market #housingmarket
Uploaded: 2026-03-25T18:30:28+00:00
Duration: 18 s
Channel: Frank Rohde
Description: In this brief commentary, the speaker highlights that private‑equity real‑estate funds—often referred to as Wall Street investors—are now purchasing…

25 Mar 2026 · 0 min

Watch on YouTube

0:18

In this brief commentary, the speaker highlights that private‑equity real‑estate funds—often referred to as Wall Street investors—are now purchasing roughly one‑quarter of all U.S. homes. These funds convert the acquired properties into rental units, which is profitable for the investors but simultaneously reduces the pool of homes available for purchase, making it more difficult for first‑time buyers to achieve homeownership.