BLDR - Should I Buy Housing Stocks Amid Rising Mortgage Rates?

• Record housing shortages, backlog conversions, and spiking real estate prices have led to major upside for some companies in the housing market.
• Last year, REITs were a top-performing sector (+46.2%). However, this year, in the face of rising interest rates, sectors such as real estate are cooling off.
• Despite market uncertainty and headwinds amid rising mortgage rates, some housing stocks are a top choice among investors, offering solid valuations, strong growth rates, and profitability metrics.
• Notably, in a stagflationary environment, some housing stocks can serve as an inflation hedge. Along with solid fundamentals, based on our Quant Rating system, our top 3 housing picks are strong buy recommendations.

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