The “American Dream” of homeownership has hit a mathematical wall, creating a rare and lucrative opening for the nation's biggest landlords. As 2026 approaches, a convergence of punishing mortgage rates and a sharp drop in new construction is reshaping the housing market, turning a crisis for families into a potential windfall for apartment investors.The Historic Buy-Vs-Rent GapAccording to a new outlook from Stifel, the gap between buying and renting has widened to historic levels. To make the monthly paym ...