This is only up to the end of 2017. We are told this purchase of single-family homes has no effect because the percentage is so small compared to the entire market. However, that’s because those claiming that do not understand (or in some cases, do understand, but do not want us to) how house prices work. In short, homes are priced at the margin. Therefore, with a smart purchasing strategy, the market can be influenced fairly easily. This is exactly what is being done.