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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

4 Stocks That Love Stalled Home Sales

Home-improvement stocks such as Home Depot and Lowe's already look strong, and continued weakness in home sales can only make them stronger.

Gold, Silver Strong Amid Discouraging Data

Gold and silver were up sharply Tuesday morning following discouraging reports on U.S. home prices and durable goods orders.

Home Prices End 2011 at Record Lows

The S&P Case-Shiller index for December has little cheer for anyone hoping that the ongoing U.S. home price decline has ended.

Pending Home Sales Popped in January

Wall St.'s early-day gloom over Europe, which pushed the Dow down 100 points, gives way to midday hope over housing.

Are the Real Estate Numbers ‘Real’ Anymore?

The accuracy of homebuilding data recently has come into question, making investment planning for the usual boon of spring season a bit more difficult.

A Risky REIT With Spectacular Potential

This may be an extremely undervalued REIT with the possibility to return three or four times your investment, in addition to the dividend.

More Conflicting Signals From Housing

Existing home sales are up, but prices are still falling. These two are just the latest examples of a sector still searching for its footing.

Apartment REITs Are Dividend Plays

Apartment REITs are an overlooked portion of the REIT market at a time when demand for apartments is surging.

Fed’s Promise Means Boom Time for MREITs

Thanks to the Fed promising years of low interest rates, these trusts -- traditionally great fixed-income plays -- look even safer than ever.

Are Dividend Payers the New Growth Stocks?

These days, investors can enjoy both growth and a dividend in the same stock, with telecom, utilities and health care generally offering the highest yields.

Portfolio Protection Step 3: Diversification

A well-diversified porfolio is a moving target -- your mix needs to shift regularly. Here's a selection of noncorrelating assets that fit the current cycle.

Monthly Market News Analysis for Investors

My thoughts on some of the most newsworthy market news stories over the past month: AT&T/T-Mobile, banks, energy, recession and Vanguard.

Investors Are Frightened, But Still Fightin’

Despite initial jobless claims coming in higher than expected, the market ended on a high note Thursday. What is behind the recent positively in the market?

An Investor’s Guide to Housing Reports

Home prices, housing starts, mortgage applications and more. Here's how to sort out the often-confusing plethora of real estate reports.

6 Bank and Mortgage Finance Stocks to Foreclose

Mortgage finance companies and thrifts, which specialize in mortgages and savings, have been on the losing end of the stock market in 2011.

Homes Are Where the Gains Are — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Better-than-expected housing reports push the S&P back into the black.

Overall, Not a Bad Week at All

This week's jobs report, positive news from Europe and rising home sales sparked a rally that wiped out all the ups and downs of the 2011 market.

A Double Whammy for Homebuilders

A downgrade of TOL and LEN, then a downbeat announcement from the National Association of Realtors raise big questions.

Two Homebuilder Stocks to Buy on a Dip

Watch for a window of opportunity to nab Ryland and Beazer. They've been outperforming the XHB sector ETF and could keep doing so.