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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.

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8 Clever Ways to Save Your 401(k) or IRA

If you're worried about a flat or even declining market, consider these eight oddball mutual funds that look for profits beyond just stocks.

Economic News You Can Use

Data released last week from the Commerce and Housing department, among others, helped drive the markets. It's time to discuss the reports and their importance.

Is the Economic Good News a Warning?

So many of the economic indicators experts rely on show incremental gains that make investors happy, but are those gains really warning signs?

My 2 Favorite Stocks for This Week

If you're OK with a little risk, sock a bit of money away into these sky-high-yielding real estate investment trusts.

5 Construction Stocks to Load Up and Buy

The economy is slowly starting to move, and these construction and materials companies can be added to your portfolio now to take advantage in the future

Will Real Estate Get Spring in Its Step?

The second-quarter home-buying season will be crucial for this struggling market -- but it faces some tough going.

Real Estate ETFs Look Poised for a Fall

Here's how inverse leveraged ETFs could help you play a correction in the real estate sector.

Real Estate Investing: Do It Now!

Despite a weak overall market, investing to rent is a solid option. Depressed prices, low interest rates and strong demand for rentals are a great combo.

3 Trade Ideas to Play the Housing Market

Consider long calls and pair trading to play the potential upside in the housing sector.

Gold, Silver Up on Bernanke Comments

A weaker-than-expected report on February pending home sales also contributed to the rise.

Top 5 Stock Buys for April

There are great companies out there with strong fundamentals, solid business plans, and brand name recognition. Here are five stocks to plant in your portfolio.

Gold, Silver Jump Amid Lower U.S. Home Sales

Precious metals were showing healthy gains Friday morning to close out a down week, recovering somewhat from recent losses.

The ‘Shadow Inventory’ Darkening Housing

Home sales can't rise until the foreclosure backlog gets cleared. But that's not happening nearly fast enough. What's needed: Jobs and smarter policies.

Slower Starts Should Cool Homebuilders

And that would likely be for the better in the long term by helping to create the opportunity for some buys in this overextended sector.

Gold, Silver Higher Amid U.S. Homebuilder Data

Apple's dividend dominated morning news, while Europe was quiet. A key reading of homebuilder confidence came in a bit weaker than expected.

9 High-Yielding REITs to Buy Now

REIT's are an excellent way to grab dividends -- and these nine are among the best buys in the market today.

6 Dividend Stocks You Need to Watch

Utilities, a REIT, a pharma, a bond fund and a preferred fund that are worth keeping an eye on.

American Capital Agency Is Ready to Grow

This popular REIT is now flush with the cash it needs to add properties — and it pays a great dividend.

American Tower: Sell Now, Buy Later

American Tower has a great business and great prospects, but the stock is overpriced. So wait for a dip before buying.