Private equity funds buy and run private companies, aiming to improve value before exit. In the news: Senate weighs a housing bill to curb single-family investor purchases, signaling policy shifts affecting PE-backed real estate.
The Senate has voted to advance a bipartisan housing bill aimed at expanding supply and limiting private equity’s influence by capping purchases of single-family homes at 350 units, with House consideration expected this week. The measure removes a seven-year sell-off deadline, addressing concerns over its impact on new construction while preserving the cap.