REITs

Interest rates are set to rise. Income investors should be concerned. That’s the party line that has been repeated for the past six months.  It’s one I have yet… Read more

The self-styled philosopher kings and occupants of the Eccles Building – the Federal Reserve governors –  have divined that easy money should be somewhat less easy. Over the next… Read more

The owner of some of America’s most ritzy hotels did something unusual last Friday. It announced a huge 44% increase in its dividend. The company is Pebblebook Hotel Trust… Read more

More isn’t always better. Sometimes less is: Vigorously exercising an hour a day strengthens the body. Vigorously exercising three hours a day weakens it. Income can be viewed through… Read more

A cold winter may be partially to blame for fewer new homes being built in January. But the prospects for homebuilders remain bright as we look forward to the… Read more

Just last week, one of the premier residential REITs raised its dividend.  And income investors who buy the stock before March 31 can claim the next dividend check. That… Read more

Most investors incorrectly believe that REITs will perform poorly when interest rates or inflation rise. Unfortunately, this is causing most income investors to shun one of the best profit… Read more

After underperforming the S&P 500 by 30% over the last two years, 2014 could be the year when REITs finally deliver great returns to their shareholders. With interest rates… Read more

Because I’m a value-conscience income investor, I’m skeptical of every hot investment trend. That’s because nothing new blooms under the sun. Residential real estate is the latest hot recyclable… Read more