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.

PulteGroup: PHM Stock Should Build on Its Momentum

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shares of PulteGroup have underperformed the broader stock market, but PHM stock is making a technical case for a catchup run.

Trade of the Day: Ryland Group (RYL)

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
The stock I’m most interested in from home builder stocks for trading purposes is the Ryland Group (RYL).

How Will the Home Depot Data Breach Affect HD Stock?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Home Depot needs to re-establish trust with its customers or risk losing business to rival Lowe's in the face of the latest massive data breach.

Toll Brothers Slips Further Into the Bears’ Hands

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Homebuilder Toll Brothers reported good earnings Wednesday, but worried investors with its guidance. Traders can play the short side of TOL stock.

Housing, Housing & More Housing On Tap – Morning Linkfest (June 22)

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Housing steals the headlines, today: Looking at the U.S. housing bubble, the the future housing bubble and the Chinese housing bubble.

Wall Street Says Weak Economic Growth Isn’t Just a Blip

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Weak first quarter economic growth was supposed to be a weather-related blip. So why are some key indicators showing no sign a second-half recovery is in the cards?

Store Your Cash In These 3 Self-Storage REITs

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
For investors looking for strong, growing dividends, self-storage REITs can't be beat. Here are three of the best picks.

4 Ways to Play Housing (Besides Homebuilding Stocks)

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The housing boom is near the end, making homebuilder stocks less attractive. Here are four housing stocks that won't let you down.

Can Real Estate Bounce Back This Spring?

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
The real estate industry has been rocked by months of downright ugly headlines, but we keep hearing, "Hey, it's the weather." Will a spring thaw cure all?

BAC: The Big Banks Kick Off Earnings Season

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Bank of America's earnings contained some good news and bad news, and the overall picture for the bank sector looks promising...but time will tell

Why Homebuyers Have Become Speculative Bond Traders

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Owning a home can turn into the American Nightmare, particularly if you believe bond yields will continue to fall into the future. Here's the real problem..

How Obamacare Could Kill the Housing Market in 2014

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
From job cutbacks to increased health costs, Obamacare casts an ominous shadow over the real estate market for next year and possibly beyond.

Home Prices Across the Country – What $250K Gets You

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
What do rising home prices mean for folks across the country? Well, take a look at what $250,000 gets you in various housing markets.

5 Reasons NOT to Own Housing Stocks in 2014

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a blistering 18-month performance, housing stocks have weakened and look to continue underperforming. Here are five reasons to avoid them in 2014.

Home Depot’s Rise Built on a Solid Foundation

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Home Depot continues to grow as the housing market gains strength, and management is looking towards a stronger 2014. HD is a solid portfolio play

Buy Weyerhaeuser to Profit on Tri Pointe Deal

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The recent deal between timber REIT Weyerhaeuser & Tri Pointe Homes will lead to big benefits for shareholders of each firm.

October Rate Roundup: CDs, Money Markets and Mortgages

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Interest paid on popular savings products either fell or remained unchanged this month, but mortgage rates got cheaper too.

3 Stocks to Ride the Housing Rebound

By Traders Reserve
The government is back open for business and the backlog of houses in the system should provide a nice boost for these 3 stocks

Home Prices Weigh on Existing Home Sales

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Home prices and mortgage rates are up, and that has caused existing home sales to decline, according to the latest National Association of Realtors report.
Load More