Mortgage Pain Has Not Peaked Yet

Despite spring market optimism, US Home sales in March posted their most significant decline in more than a year. In Canada, where fixed mortgage rates are back above 5%, March home sales and prices were mostly unchanged month-over-month. Oxford Economics forecasts that mortgage payments will increase by another 6% to $156 billion by the end of 2024 in Canada. The hardest hit will be low to medium-income households.

Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF declares monthly distribution of $0.1319

Weekly Report: what happened at KBWY last week (0415-0419)?

A Hawkish Pivot

U.S. Equity markets posted their worst week in a year while benchmark interest rates surged to five-month highs. The S&P 500 declined another 3.1% this week. High-flying technology stocks were particularly hard hit. Earnings season is off to a shaky start for office REITs.

Real estate stocks continue on downward trajectory as market's April pullback intensifies

Real estate stocks continue on downward trajectory as market's April pullback intensifies. U.S. Existing home sales slid 4.3% in March. Economic activity expanded slightly, the Federal Reserve said in its April Beige Book report. Investors dial back interest rate cut expectations for real estate.

Home Sales Clobbered By Mortgage Rates. New Listings And Active Listings Surge. Most Price Reductions For Any March In Years

REIT Earnings Preview: Delay And Pray

The State Of REITs: April 2024 Edition

8 REITs increase dividend payouts in March, says report

Financials 8 REITs increase dividend payouts in March, says report. Retail REIT InvenTrust Properties saw the largest relative dividend growth of the month. Total number of real estate investment trusts that hiked their dividends in Q1 to 35, says S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Capital offering activities by equity REITs rise by 14% M/M in March

Weekly Report: what happened at KBWY last week (0408-0412)?

Here We Go Again

Real estate stocks continue to dip as earnings season kicks off

Real estate stocks continue to dip as earnings season kicks off. The broader S&P 500 put in its worst weekly performance since late October last year. The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF closed 2.97% lower this week. Inflation data marred sentiments as the Q1 earnings season kicked off on a mixed note.

Anatomy Of A Recession Update: What's Different About This Cycle?

Jeffrey Schulze, Head of Economic and Market Strategy at ClearBridge Investments, discusses the updated ClearBridge Recession Risk Dashboard. He says immigration has increased the growth potential of the US economy more than usual. He also shares his views on US equities and the impact of the Magnificent Seven.

New Home Prices Fall, Still Unaffordable For Most American Households

In February 2024, the median new home price sold in the United States fell to $400,500. Even at the lowest price recorded since June 2021, it still remains out of reach for the typical American household. The mortgage payment for a typical new home sold has consistently exceeded the 28% basic affordability threshold.

Weekly Report: what happened at KBWY last week (0401-0405)?

KBWY: Wasting Capital In Risky REITs To Pay An 8% Yield

Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF holds a portfolio of 30 equity REITs focused on higher yields. The 8% yield looks very attractive for income-oriented investors. The fund has high volatility, capital decay, and a bad rating of the largest holding. KBWY has lagged the sector benchmark by 3.56% since inception.

A Crude Problem

Real estate stocks decline as markets price in reduced hopes of near-term rate cut

Real estate stocks decline as markets price in reduced hopes of near-term rate cut. The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF (XLRE) fell 3% this week. Office REITs were the biggest losers, while the broader S&P 500 suffered its worst week of 2024.

Investing In Real Estate Through REITs

Real estate investment through REITs is popular because they distribute generous dividends and are easy to understand. Real estate brings great diversification to your portfolio. The Dividend Guy says real estate is a great sector to start with if you want to invest in real estate.