Every economic climate produces winners and losers. In 2008, at the start of the Great Recession, bonds took the top spot. In 2020, the year of the Pandemic, large-cap growth stocks performed the best. The following year it was REITs that produced the highest gains. In those same years, international,
Real estate investing can be a haven during uncertain economic times. Values do not trend with the stock market and can serve as a hedge against inflation. The challenge is often not whether it is a good time to add real estate to your portfolio but where is the best
Between high levels of market volatility, rising interest rates, and a looming recession, this year’s portfolio review might become more about protecting assets than maximizing gains. As you measure success and look for ways to mitigate risk, here are a few critical areas to consider: Performance: What’s Working and What’s
Aside from owning stocks in various sectors, real estate is a popular way to diversify. It can reduce portfolio risk and lower volatility while producing market rate gains. In some cases, it can offer passive income opportunities. Real estate investments do not move with the stock markets, and values tend
In a time of economic uncertainty, you may question whether to focus on investing in stocks or real estate. Market conditions have increased stock volatility, and you may want an additional hedge against inflation and recessionary conditions. Here we compare stocks and real estate to help you decide which is
Real estate opportunities not requiring you to locate and purchase property generally boil down to either REITS or syndications. Both are passive investments, offering partial property ownership, typically outside an individual’s budget. The sponsor of the syndication or the fund manager of the REIT source opportunities, completes due diligence, manages
Homebuying patterns and demand for apartment housing do not move in tandem, and the ease of purchasing a home directly impacts the number of households looking for apartments to rent. The State of Home Sales in 2022 and 2023 Rising interest rates caused a slowdown in the homebuying market beginning
Will 2022 be known for its record-breaking building construction starts or a housing slowdown? If you follow housing news, you can read conflicting messages across platforms. Sometimes on the same day. That may cause you to question whether there is a housing shortage and, if so, how it will impact
The pandemic led to worker shortages, supply chain disruptions, and a global slowdown that delayed millions of construction projects in 2020 and 2021. As a result, fewer new apartment completions came online, exasperating the housing shortage in growing markets. To make up for growing demand, 2022 saw the highest level
Real estate investing is not one size fits all. From the financial requirements to the time commitments, there is a great deal of flexibility depending on how you add real estate to your portfolio. Some investors flip houses, while others hire a property management firm to supervise rentals, buy REITs
