The issue of home affordability has become a significant concern in recent years, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The average monthly mortgage payment has dramatically increased, jumping from $1,200 pre-pandemic to a staggering $2,400 today. This doubling of mortgage payments has left many potential homeowners questioning the cause of this surge and who is to blame. Setting the record straight: BlackRock or BlackStone?A common narrative circulating on the internet points the finger at BlackRock, a global investment management corporation. It is alleged that BlackRock was res…