Real Estate

Real estate investment trusts have withstood the market pullback.
The rental market is on fire, but all signs point to it cooling off.

Homebuilders Gain Traction Real Money Pro($)

The homebuilding stocks are trending higher, despite the fact that housing prices remain weak.
Some smaller REITs can provide attractive opportunities for long-term investors.
The sector is showing signs of life, and one of my 'guru strategies' points to one name in particular.
Industry data support the notion that housing demand is now in an uptrend.

Defensive Money Flows Real Money Pro($)

Money continues to flow into the safe-haven areas of the market.
A closer look at Case-Shiller shows many areas of the country have stabilized.

Two Alternative Housing Plays Real Money Pro($)

There are other ways to play a housing recovery outside of the home builders.
Stocks are still historically cheap and higher gas prices could pressure shares and present buying opportunities.

Columnist Conversation / Market Updates

| May 16, 2012
| 4:04 PM EDT
U.S. stocks again gave up early gains and finished Wednesday lower....
| May 16, 2012
| 2:58 PM EDT
Stocks are hovering around flat, but the credit market is trading very poorly. Bid-wanteds in cash are rolling in, especially in the go-go financial names....

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