11/03/2026
Everyone says Wall Street is buying up all the houses. Right now, it’s actually selling. 🏚️➡️🏡
Realtor.com’s 2026 Investor Report shows a big shift in who’s buying homes:
📉 Large and mega investors sold more homes than they bought in the first half of 2026
🏢 Mega-investor purchases are down about 70% from their 2021 peak
🏘️ Small investors (10 homes or fewer) made up 66.2% of all investor purchases, the highest share in at least 15 years
But here’s the catch: the report only counts buyers using an LLC, company or trust. People buying a rental in their own name aren’t counted at all. So most of these “small investors” are local owners with a handful of properties.
That’s exactly what we see in Williston and Watford City. The buyers picking up rentals and small shops aren’t national funds. They’re locals. And in Bakken country, the only deals worth making are the ones that still work when drilling slows down.
💬 Thinking about buying, selling or adding a rental in Western North Dakota? Let’s talk.
Erik Peterson, Broker / Owner
📞 701-369-3949
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