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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

An Investor’s Guide to Housing’s Courtroom Dramas

Lawsuits are joining jobs and the economy as a major weight on housing. Here are some key legal issues investors need to monitor.

7 REITs to Buy Now

REITs are great for dividend stock investors because they must deliver 90% of their taxable income back to shareholders. These seven stocks are must-haves.

Not All of These 20% Yielders Are Safe

Mortgage REITs can be great dividend plays, if you're careful. Here's a look at three with huge yields. See which to buy -- and which to avoid.

5 Positive Economic Indicators We Should Be Thankful For

If the gloom and doom has gotten to you, consider these positive signs and take heart.

Declare Your Independence From the Stock Market

Escape the frustration of predicting the next market pullback by building a position in various assets that don’t need a rising stock market to grow.

7 Financial Stocks Mauled By the Mortgage Meltdown

It's quite obvious that the mortgage crisis has been hard on banks. Particularly troubled are the mortgage finance companies and “thrifts” such as AF and FNFG.

Time to Move Into Multifamily Housing Investments

A host of trends point to an ever-growing demand for rentals, and that's creating a rare opportunity to profit from selected real estate investments.

Why Home Depot Stock Is Built to Last

Even in a tough housing market, HD is finding ways to profit big. See what makes the home improvement retailer so impressive.

A Vegas Housing Rebound? Don’t Bet on It

New Nevada regulations are slowing foreclosure processing, but that doesn’t mean delinquencies are declining in Vegas.

3 Homebuilders to Evict From Your Portfolio

A stronger home market may be coming, but these shares have gotten ahead of any rebound. Here are three homebuilding stocks to show the door.

3 REITs Offering Outstanding Dividends

These solid REITs and their standout payouts are backed by diverse holdings and smart management.

3 Dividend Powerhouses With 8%-Plus Yields

If you're fine with forgoing capital gains, these 3 dividend-churning stocks -- with yields as high as 15% -- are the stuff that make income investors jump for joy.

4 REIT ETFs for Dividend Seekers

Here are four REIT ETFs that offer attractive yields, diversified exposure to the real estate market and lower management fees than REIT mutual funds.

5 Things America Needs for a True Bull Market

Without improvement in some of these core foundations of national economic health, a bull market just can't stick. At the very least, these five things must happen first.

Rental Investments Are Thriving as Homeownership Is Dying

A look at the numbers shows homeownership is headed way, way down. Here are four ways to invest in the up-and-comer -- rentals.

5 Reasons for Investors to Be Worried

Here are five examples of damning data and nagging negatives that have staying power.

An Investor’s Answer to the Housing Crash — Equity Residential

With the upscale rental market robust, Equity Residential is well positioned to succeed while home sales struggle.

A Lay of the Land of REIT ETFs

Investors can double up on profit streams between REIT stocks' value appreciation and big dividends.

Should You Buy the Dow — Home Depot

Home Depot has a heavy reliance on one of the weakest markets out there -- housing. Still, HD has persevered and presents an investing bargain today.