Investors play outsized role in metro Atlanta's housing market

In this Feb. 2016 photo, town homes stand under construction as a pedestrian walks along the BeltLine in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Recent real estate reports have shown how investors are playing a bigger role in housing in the Atlanta area than in any other metro area.

As this investor influence in the market grows, industry representatives see both benefits and costs.        

In two separate analyses, Atlanta’s share of homes purchases by institutions or businesses put the region at the top.