From Yahoo Finance: 2025-03-29 18:10:00

The National Association of Realtors reported a 4.2% increase in sales of previously owned homes in February, with a 1.2% year-over-year decrease. While inventory is up 17% year-over-year, tight supply continues to drive home prices higher, with a 3.8% increase in median price compared to last year.

Lawrence Yun of NAR believes lower mortgage rates could result from reduced inflation due to deregulation policies or increased home construction. The Federal Reserve has chosen to maintain interest rates amidst tariff uncertainties, while HousingWire lead analyst Logan Mohtashami asserts lower rates could counteract the negative effects of tariffs on builder sentiment.

Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (BXMT) is a commercial mortgage real estate investment trust with 21 hedge fund holders and a forward P/E of 13.77. Managed by Blackstone, BXMT has a robust investment activity and a debt-to-equity ratio decrease, with over $2 billion in new loan originations in Q1 2025. BXMT ranks 4th on the list of most undervalued REIT stocks to invest in.

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