Investors often overlook the critical role real estate plays in the stock market. House prices post-pandemic surge are slowing down, while commercial real estate takes a big hit. Mortgage rates have dropped, but long-term trends may impact buyers. REIT ETFs like XLRE show a shift towards digital businesses over traditional real estate. Data center REITs are thriving, while higher-yield REITs struggle. Covid-19 and AI have changed the real estate investing landscape.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: The Housing Market Is Slowing Down But These REIT ETFs Are Running Hot. Thank AI.