It's always interesting to see the timing of analyst downgrades. The best downgrades usually come after a lengthy price runup that looks unsustainable, but sometimes an analyst will downgrade a stock after a sizeable pullback in price. When that happens, some investors see it as a contrarian indicator, speculating that extreme bearishness is now built into the stock and a reversal could be forthcoming. Take a look at four real estate investment trusts (REITs) that have received analyst downgrade
Have you ever seen a poker game where both players are bluffing each other at the same time even though one of them has a lot more to lose than the other? That scene is similar to the state of affairs between mortgage lenders and investors. Commercial Real Estate Debt Is A Multitrillion-Dollar High-Stakes Poker Game The proverbial "pot" in this high-stakes game is control over the hundreds of billions of dollars in toxic commercial real estate assets, and the outcome will have dramatic repercuss
Investors looking over the vast number of real estate investment trusts (REITs) are sometimes confused as to which ones will most likely create both appreciation and a good dividend return over time. The combination of these two performance matrices creates the "total return" of the REIT. Many REITs perform well for short periods but do not sustain those results over a longer period. With the headwinds of COVID-19, inflation and increases in interest rates over the past five years, it hasn't bee
Monthly housing payments in the U.S. reached unprecedented levels in March, underscoring the ongoing challenges and shifts in the real estate market. The average monthly U.S. housing payment hit a record high of $2,721 for the four weeks ending March 24, a 10% increase compared to the previous year, according to real estate brokerage Redfin. Payments are high because of high mortgage rates and escalating home prices. Mortgage rates are near 7%, and the median home sale price is up 5% year over y
Investors are increasingly targeting low-priced homes, sparking debates over the implications for housing affordability. As the demand for residential properties surges, particularly among investors seeking lucrative opportunities, concerns mount regarding the accessibility of affordable housing for ordinary buyers and renters. The surge in investor activity comes against a backdrop of a housing market characterized by soaring prices and limited inventory, which is exacerbating the challenges fa