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Real estate stocks are companies that own or operate property. This industry includes real estate investment trusts (REITs), which are public companies that own or finance income-producing real estate. Real estate stocks also include companies like Zillow and Opendoor, which provide digital solutions for homebuyers and sellers. If you can’t -- or simply don’t want -- to invest in property outright, these real estate stocks provide retail investors with several options.

Recent Real Estate Stocks Articles

The Four G’s of Investment Are Going Great

The four G's of investing are perennial strong stores of value. Here are some good ways to get in on these basic holdings.

Multifamily REITs May Have Peaked

With occupancy rates and rentals already high, there's little room for growth. It could be time for REIT investors to look to other subsectors, such as retail.

Australia Looks Ugly After Latest Data Dump

Australia may be one of the world's strongest economies, but it's looking sluggish right about now and investors should be cautious.

Bill Ackman Goes on the Offensive

The activist investor has jumped on his bully pulpit once again and gone on the offensive. Here's how it could play out.

Overbought Stocks That Could Be in Danger

Stocks have seen a surprising rally in August, but could be ripe for a sell-off in September. Keep an eye on these overbought names that could be in danger.

Stocks Weather Another Mixed Day — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Broader indices muddle amid positive housing news, weak consumer confidence; Lexmark, Molycorp among day's biggest movers.

U.S. Home Prices Post 0.5% Rise in June

The S&P/Case Shiller index showed that home prices in 20 major cities increased a 0.5% in June, beating economists who expected a slight decline.

Tanger REIT Worth the Shopping Trip

A rainy-day shopping trip yields some outlandish outlet deals -- and a decent investment idea for both income and growth.

3 REITs to Buy Now for the Dividends

Despite the many attractive attributes of REITs, they are not all created equal -- and the devil is in the details.

These Days, Kids Don’t Come Cheap

More adults than ever are holding off on starting a family -- and when you add up how much a bundle of joy costs, it's easy to see why.

10 Companies Increasing Dividends

Financial stocks, REITs and a big-yielding tobacco giant were among 10 companies making last week's list of payout-increasing performers.

Wells Fargo: Too Big to Fail, The Sequel?

Wells Fargo commands one in three U.S. mortgages, but says that's only because so many borrowers like it. However, some industry watchdogs are worried.

Cash in on Boomers with Senior REITs

Health Care REIT just acquired Sunrise Senior Living, making the high-yield pick an even better play on the long-term demographic of aging Baby Boomers.

Is It Too Late to Buy Homebuilder Stocks?

The red-hot rally in homebuilders shows swelling confidence in the sector, but that doesn't mean squat for investors who aren't already in the game.

Bank of America Branch ‘Trashed’ in Protest

Community activists in San Diego arranged a 'trashy' scene in front of a BofA branch to send a message about keeping up with foreclosed properties.

Housing Comeback Creates an XHB Play

The homebuilders ETF could be ready for another leg up, and a couple of bull call spreads would be good ways to make bets on it.

Berkshire Earnings: Buffett Winners & Losers

Find out what Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has been buying and selling in the most recent quarter, and its plans for the future.

6 ‘Stealth’ Bull Markets for Double-Digit Profits

Don't focus on popular big-cap growth names. The path to success goes through high-yield investments like these.

What Does Warren Buffett See in ResCap?

With Berkshire, it always comes down to price and value. The only answer: The conglomerate has combed through ResCap's books and found an undervalued asset.