One Surprising Reason Home Prices Keep Rising

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As home prices tick up, the dream of owning a home is becoming more and more elusive for many renters. As metro Atlanta’s population continues to grow, strong demand and a limited supply of stock are certainly driving up home prices. But there is more to understanding the crazy-hot housing market than meets the eye.

We take a look at the unexpected reason why home prices won’t stop creeping up.

Homeowners are not always who you think they are

For generations, owning a home has helped individuals and families build wealth and pass it on. But most recently, corporations and real estate investors flush with cash have been jumping into the fray and snapping homes for sale, distorting both the rental and home-buying markets.