Healthcare REITs and Storage Units Prop Up REZ While Residential Faces Headwinds

The iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:REZ) targets income investors seeking exposure to apartments, healthcare facilities, and self-storage properties in a single ticker.

24/7 Wall Street • May 14, 2026

New Home Sales Rise as Median Price Hits Near 5-Year Low

According to the Census Bureau, new home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 682,000 in March. This represents a 7.4% increase from February's rate of 635,000 and a 3.3% rise from the previous year.

ETF Trends • May 5, 2026

REITs Excel, Earnings Swell, Fed Rebels

U.S. equity markets advanced for a fifth straight week - their longest winning streak since 2024 - as strong earnings, resilient data, and hopes for lasting Iran peace fueled optimism. Investors looked through another oil-price surge and inflationary pressure, focusing instead on corporate resilience and economic strength despite a complex macro backdrop shaped by geopolitical and policy uncertainty. The Fed held rates steady in an unusually fractured 8-4 vote, while Powell's plan to remain on the Board broke precedent and raised politically charged succession questions.

Seeking Alpha • May 3, 2026

2 Of The Most Undervalued Real Assets For The Coming Macro Shift

The dollar's dominance is quietly cracking, which will likely lead to a significant macro shift in the coming years. While I have bet heavily on several real asset sectors, they have all soared materially higher since I started investing in them. I detail two of the best opportunities remaining in the real asset space to benefit from the coming macro shift.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 7, 2026

New Home Sales Sink Nearly 20% to Lowest Level Since 2022

New home sales unexpectedly sank to their lowest level since 2022 in January. According to the Census Bureau, new home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 587,000 in January.

ETF Trends • Mar 19, 2026

The State Of REITs: March 2026 Edition

After a solid January performance, the REIT sector recovery gained steam in February with a stronger +3.70% return. Large cap REITs (+5.80%) led the REIT sector in February with strong gains from mid caps (+5.26%) and small caps (+4.94%). Micro caps (-6.12%) badly underperformed again in February. 71.71% of REIT securities had a positive total return in February.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 19, 2026

Forget Rental Properties: This Real Estate ETF Portfolio Generates Passive Income Without the Landlord Headaches

Our first ETF under the microscope is the iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF (NYSEMKT:REZ).

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 11, 2026

The State Of REITs: February 2026 Edition

The REIT sector rebounded from a rough 2025 (-3.57%) by starting off 2026 in the black (+1.09%). Small-cap REITs (+3.27%) outperformed in January, followed by solid gains from mid-caps (+2.65%) and large caps (+2.35%). Microcaps, however, had a dismal start to the year with. 63.46% of REIT securities had a positive total return in January.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 19, 2026

The State Of REITs: January 2026 Edition

The REIT sector closed out 2025 with a tough December (-1.48%) and finishing the year with a -3.57% total return for 2025. Small caps (+0.51%) eked out a small gain in December, while mid caps (-1.77%), large caps (-2.55%) and micro caps (-3.88%) fell at the close of the year. 42.04% of REIT securities had a positive total return in December with only 38.36% in the black for the full year.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 14, 2026

New Home Sales Practically Unchanged After September Rise

New home sales were practically unchanged in October following September's increase. According to the Census Bureau, new home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 737,000 in October.

ETF Trends • Jan 13, 2026