Charlotte
Charlotte Real Estate Investors Pivot to Build-to-Rent
Charlotte-area investors led U.S. build-to-rent delivery volumes in Q1 2026, accounting for 14% of all new single-family rental units delivered nationally.
Investors
Home Flipping
Home Flipping Profit Margins Hit 10-Year Low
The average gross flipping profit margin fell to 22.6% in Q1 2026, the lowest since 2009, per ATTOM Data Solutions.
1031 Exchange
1031 Exchange Activity Drops as Rate Uncertainty Persists
Section 1031 exchange volume declined 18% year-over-year in the first quarter as rate uncertainty and narrower spreads kept investors sidelined.
Investors
Investor Purchases Drop to 16% of Transactions in Q1 2026
Investor purchases accounted for 16% of U.S. home transactions in Q1 2026, down from 22% in 2022, as higher borrowing costs pressured returns.