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Real Estate Stocks
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.

3 Real Estate Stocks That May Offer Attractive Yields
With the U.S. real estate market defying heightened mortgage rates, its the right time to invest in high-yield real estate stocks.

Don’t Delay! 3 Stocks to Buy Before the Next Fed Decision
Discover three top stocks to buy before the next Fed decision with high growth potential in real estate and consumer discretionary sectors.

Hot Stocks: 7 Hidden Gems Will THRIVE in a Low Interest Rate Environment
Under-the-radar winners across sectors and industries are set to thrive as anticipated lower interest rate is anticipated.
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.
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.