REITs

An Empire State Building IPO has finally been approved. True to the building's world-renowned reputation, the company is aiming for the sky in its initial offering.

With home prices hitting a seven-year high in March, it’s clear that the U.S. housing recovery is not a myth. For further proof, just look at a mortgage-rate… Read more

Home prices are soaring, increasing at their fastest rate in seven years. According to the Case-Shiller index, home prices shot up 10.9% in March – their largest annual gain… Read more

Andre Agassi once said: “Image is everything.” Right now, that seems to be what’s driving housing stocks. The U.S. is in the midst of a full-on housing recovery. All… Read more

I rarely say an income investment is categorically off the table for the High Yield Wealth portfolio … But there are instances.  One instance centers on real estate… Read more

Waste Management (NYSE: WM) jumped 2% yesterday as speculation grew it would convert to a REIT (real estate investment trust).

Sure, the indices ramped higher following the deal struck between Republicans and Democrats on January 1. However, many analysts agree that higher taxes may hurt GDP this year. 

Rental residential real estate is a hot market. However, while rents are up 3% year-over-year nationwide, supply has dwindled.

Despite improved consumer confidence and the increase in housing starts, mortgage rates should remain low through at least 2013.