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REIT Rankings: Mall REITs In our REIT Rankings series, we introduce and update readers to each of the residential and commercial real estate sectors. We focus on sector-level fundamentals, analyzing supply and demand conditions and macroeconomic factors driving underlying performance. We...

The price of lumber is highly sensitive to interest rates. Since lumber is an essential ingredient in home building and construction, low interest rates work to increase demand and boost the price of wood. In 2018, lumber rose to an all-time peak at $659 per 1,000 board feet. The previous high...

REIT Rankings: Manufactured Housing In our REIT Rankings series, we introduce and update readers to each of the residential and commercial real estate sectors. We focus on sector-level fundamentals, analyzing supply and demand conditions and macroeconomic factors driving underlying perfo...

RMR Real Estate Income Fund (NYSEMKT: RIF ) files a proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to hold a special meeting so its shareholders can vote on changing RIF's business to a commercial mortgage REIT. More news on: RMR Real Estate Income Fund, Financial stocks new...

Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 16, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. The Independent Trustees and the Board Recommend Shareholders Vote “ FOR ” the Business Change Proposal, as Best Means to Improve Long Term Shareholder Value RMR Real Estate Income Fund (NYSE...

REIT Rankings: Data Centers In our REIT Rankings series, we introduce and update readers to each of the residential and commercial real estate sectors. We focus on sector-level fundamentals, analyzing supply and demand conditions and macroeconomic factors driving underlying performance...

For the past several months, the news from the residential construction sector of the economy has been truly impressive, greatly exceeding forecasts. Only one caveat: building activity in the winter months is typically depressed, so seasonal adjustment factors are large, and that can turn a mo...

Small-Cap REIT Spotlight Overview In our Small-Cap Spotlight Series , we highlight some undercovered small-cap companies in the real estate sector that may not get the attention - or institutional analyst coverage - that they deserve, particularly those with a unique strategy within their...

The economic calendar is modest, and the trading week is holiday-shortened. The most important reports all relate to housing – prices, sales, and plans. With markets viewed as fully or excessively valued by many, there is some renewed interests in finding some attractive remaining secto...

REIT Rankings: Apartments In our REIT Rankings series, we introduce and update readers to each of the residential and commercial real estate sectors. We focus on sector-level fundamentals, analyzing supply and demand conditions and macroeconomic factors driving underlying performance. We...