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Real Estate Surprises - Here's How to Profit. |
| If real estate is turning a corner these special stocks may be a good bet in the near term
Existing home sales numbers were released today with a big jump to the upside. Purchases were officially up 7.2% which was higher than analysts expected.  This data is important to investors as a signal that the recession is indeed ending. Housing has been one of the most significant issues dragging on the U.S. economy over the last two years.
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Essential Reading for Traders
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| | | | | There are a lot of ways to profit from a rally in the real estate market. Many investors choose to take an actual speculative position in a building or investment property. However, that kind of investing requires significant capital, management and liquidity risk. Alternatively an investor could leave the property management to the professionals and invest in a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).
A REIT provides exposure to the real estate market usually through a pool of investment properties. Because of the way REITs are organized they will often pay dividends that are much higher than average, which provides income on top of growth potential. It is also possible to diversify a REIT investment through a REIT ETF. You can learn more about how to invest in these special stocks and what their advantages and risks are through the links below.
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