Motley Fool Money REITs, Homebuilders, and the Return of Las Vegas
Dec 10, 2022
Deidre Woollard chats with Matt Argersinger, a senior analyst at Motley Fool who specializes in real estate investment. They delve into the evolving real estate landscape as interest rates rise and home prices climb. Matt shares insights on lesser-known office REITs ripe for investment and discusses challenges that homebuilders face. They also explore Las Vegas's unexpected recovery post-pandemic, emphasizing the importance of balanced market assumptions and strategies for savvy investors.
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Real Estate Investment
- Invest in real estate, as it historically performs well and offers less volatility than stocks.
- Consider real estate as simply "space" with inherent value based on location and demand.
The Future of Office Space
- Office real estate trends are shifting, with some companies pushing for more in-office work while others embrace hybrid or remote models.
- The pandemic has likely caused a permanent shift in office work, making it difficult to predict future trends.
Office Real Estate Challenges
- Office occupancy rates in major cities like New York City remain below pre-pandemic levels, suggesting a lasting impact on office real estate.
- The value of office buildings may decrease, requiring repurposing or removal of some office spaces.