One reason home prices have skyrocketed this decade is there’s so much competition for a limited supply of available homes. This is especially true in markets where everyday house hunters have to compete against investors looking to profit from their purchases. Trending Now: 5 Cities Where Homes Will Be a Total Steal in 2 Years Read Next: How Middle-Class Earners Are Quietly Becoming Millionaires — and How You Can, Too The number of investors gobbling up homes remains at “historically high levels” in 2025 ...