Housing Stocks

Since the mid-2000s and sub-prime mortgage rate crisis, real estate has suffered tremendously. However, very recently, the housing market has started to make a comeback, which is a great sign for both the economy and investors. While this may be a good time to purchase property, it is also a great time to invest in invest in housing and homebuilder stocks. Housing companies that show promise include D.R. Horton (DHI),  PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI), Home Depot (HD) and KB Homes (KBH). Other ways to play the housing market are through REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) like the Vanguard REIT ETF, and through real estate crowdfunding sites, such as Cadre and Fundrise.

An Investor’s Guide to Housing’s Courtroom Dramas

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
Lawsuits are joining jobs and the economy as a major weight on housing. Here are some key legal issues investors need to monitor.

5 Positive Economic Indicators We Should Be Thankful For

By Jeff Reeves
If the gloom and doom has gotten to you, consider these positive signs and take heart.

7 Financial Stocks Mauled By the Mortgage Meltdown

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
It's quite obvious that the mortgage crisis has been hard on banks. Particularly troubled are the mortgage finance companies and “thrifts” such as AF and FNFG.

Time to Move Into Multifamily Housing Investments

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
A host of trends point to an ever-growing demand for rentals, and that's creating a rare opportunity to profit from selected real estate investments.

Why Home Depot Stock Is Built to Last

By Jeff Reeves
Even in a tough housing market, HD is finding ways to profit big. See what makes the home improvement retailer so impressive.

A Vegas Housing Rebound? Don’t Bet on It

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
New Nevada regulations are slowing foreclosure processing, but that doesn’t mean delinquencies are declining in Vegas.

3 Homebuilders to Evict From Your Portfolio

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
A stronger home market may be coming, but these shares have gotten ahead of any rebound. Here are three homebuilding stocks to show the door.

5 Things America Needs for a True Bull Market

By Jeff Reeves
Without improvement in some of these core foundations of national economic health, a bull market just can't stick. At the very least, these five things must happen first.

5 Reasons for Investors to Be Worried

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here are five examples of damning data and nagging negatives that have staying power.

An Investor’s Answer to the Housing Crash — Equity Residential

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
With the upscale rental market robust, Equity Residential is well positioned to succeed while home sales struggle.

Should You Buy the Dow — Home Depot

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Home Depot has a heavy reliance on one of the weakest markets out there -- housing. Still, HD has persevered and presents an investing bargain today.

Is D.R. Horton a Mine in the Homebuilding Minefield?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Its financial health and analyst expectations for growth five years out make D.R. Horton a bet worth considering.

4 Investments to Make a Battered Housing Market Pay Huge Dividends

By Jeff Reeves
Your best dividend investment right now could be in the real estate market. Here are four REITs to consider.

Now Might Be the Best Time Ever to Buy a Home

By Jeff Reeves
Sometimes homebuyers strike when the iron is hot -- and cheap -- but still eventually get left out to dry. Others have a home to be proud of. InvestorPlace wants to know: What’s your personal housing story?

Let NVR Build Your Portfolio; KB and Toll Brothers Should Stay Home

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
NVR is thriving in a terrible industry, and its shares are cheap if it can meet its 2012 EPS target.

The Worst Housing Crash Side Effect That’s Eroding Family Savings

By Jeff Reeves
The crush on homeowners has trickled over to renters, with "unaffordable housing" rates rising for years.

Lennar Corp. — How to Trade Monday’s Earnings

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
The bar for homebuilder Lennar already is pretty low, but if earnings meet expectations, expect its stock to trade up.

Home Depot on a Solid Rebuilding Path

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Renovation of distressed properties help propel Home Depot’s sales of home-improvement and construction products.

3 Big-Name Stocks That May Be Bankrupt Soon

By Jeff Reeves
Borders is quickly being put out to pasture -- now, it's time to keep an eye on three more companies that could be on their last legs.
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