DFW residential real estate sees more activity from institutional investors

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DFW residential real estate sees more activity from institutional investors

By Connor McGovern, Olivia Aldridge | 4:30 AM Jul 15, 2022 CDT

Photo of a 'homes not hotels' sign in front of a house — Signs denouncing short-term rentals populate more than a dozen front lawns around the Lakewood Heights area of Dallas. (Matt Payne/Community Impact Newspaper)

Signs denouncing short-term rentals populate more than a dozen front lawns around the Lakewood Heights area of Dallas. (Matt Payne/Community Impact Newspaper)

The July 15 episode of the DFW Breakdown discusses how several cities across the metroplex are reviewing their policies toward short-term rentals. Plus, reporter Sara Rodia and Lewisville Realtor Brandy Jett weigh in on the trend of increased institutional investment in local residential real estate.

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By Connor McGovern

Audio Intern

Connor McGovern produces Community Impact Newspaper's podcasts, The Austin Breakdown, The Houston Breakdown and The DFW Breakdown. He also works as a reporter and producer for Mid-Missouri Public Radio and an editor at the Columbia Missourian. In May 2023, Connor will graduate from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor’s degree in journalism.

By Olivia Aldridge

Host & Producer

Olivia hosts and produces Community Impact Newspaper's podcasts, the Austin Breakdown, the Houston Breakdown and the DFW Breakdown. She launched the podcasts after nearly three years as a reporter for the newspaper, covering public health, business, development and Travis County government for the Central Austin edition. Olivia worked as a reporter and producer for South Carolina Public Radio before moving to Texas. You can follow her on Twitter @ojaldridge.