AvalonBay Communities Stock News

REITs are surging in value. Interest rates are likely headed to lower levels. Here are 2 REITs that should greatly benefit.

U.S. equity markets climbed to record-highs while benchmark interest rates rebounded from eight-month lows on a relatively quiet end-of-summer week as investors parsed a 'Goldilocks' slate of economic data. PCE data showed modest inflationary pressures in July - keeping the Fed on course for multiple rate cuts by year-end - while consumer spending and consumer confidence data topped estimates. ...

REITs have rallied strongly recently, with a 7.93% increase in the past 3 months. Recent economic data suggests rate cuts have changed sentiment towards the real estate sector rapidly. Blue chip REITs still offer upside potential, with UDR, Rexford, and Invitation Homes standing out as potential best values.

U.S. equity markets rallied while benchmark interest rates remained near the lows of the year after a critical slate of inflation data showed further encouraging signs of cooling price pressures. The Consumer Price Index posted a downside surprise for a fourth straight month, underscored by a "2-Handle" on Headline CPI, which follows a period of historically high inflation from 2021 to 2023. Sp...

Fortune.com recently reported that renter households in the US rose by 1.9% in the second quarter, 3x the increase of homeowner households. It is the third consecutive quarter where this happened, suggesting that rental REITs to buy could be a wise investment in the year's second half.

Equity Residential bought 11 apartments with 3572 units from Blackstone for $964 million, expanding its presence in Dallas, Denver, and Atlanta. Public apartment REITs are trading below asset value, with substantial differences in pricing based on location and quality of properties. Multifamily REITs like BSRTF, NXRT, CSR, and CPT are considered the most compelling investments in the sector, bu...

In a highly volatile week across global financial markets, U.S. equity markets ultimately finished the week little-changed, while benchmark interest rates rebounded from the lowest levels of the year. Following a historic surge in volatility, stabilization in Asian and European markets, decent jobless claims data, and clarity on the domestic Presidential matchup helped to ease market jitters. N...

AvalonBay shares have performed well, delivering almost 17% total returns in half a year, outpacing the S&P 500 index. The company faces higher operating costs, a more demanding valuation due to increased share prices, and potential risks from rent control measures and a weakening economy. Despite strong development capabilities and solid results, the valuation margin of safety has essentially ...