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Fortress Real Estate Investments Delivers 877% Total Return Over Five Years, Outpacing Share Price Surge

Investors who backed Fortress Real Estate Investments (JSE:FFB) half a decade ago have seen a total shareholder return of 877%, significantly boosted by dividends, even as the share price itself climbed 728%. The transition to profitability appears to have been a key catalyst for the stellar performance.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Bed Bath & Beyond Soars on Blockchain Bet: Acquires Tokens.com to Pioneer Real Estate Tokenization

The relaunched retailer's shares surged 7% following its announcement to acquire Tokens.com and launch a new platform by July, leveraging tZERO and Figure's blockchain technology to offer tokenized real estate assets and financial services.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

StepStone Group Launches S-Core Platform, Taps Industry Veteran Jennifer Jones to Lead Core Real Estate Push

StepStone Group has formally entered the core real estate arena with the launch of its S-Core platform, appointing former UBS executive Jennifer Jones as Partner to helm the global strategy. The move signals a strategic expansion aimed at capturing institutional capital seeking stable income and long-term holdings.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Who Really Controls Krona Public Real Estate? A Look Inside the Shareholder Registry

While individual investors hold a significant 32% stake in Krona Public Real Estate AB (FRA:927), effective control rests with public companies, which command a 40% ownership bloc. This concentration of power raises questions about corporate governance and future strategy for the Swedish property firm.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Boston Woman's Plea on The Ramsey Show Exposes Marital Strain Over Risky Real Estate Gambles

A Boston woman's call to a popular finance show reveals a marriage buckling under the weight of multi-million dollar real estate debt and conflicting risk appetites, highlighting how financial discord can threaten relationships.

Feb 2, 2026

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Flagstar Bank Posts Q4 Profit, Marking Turnaround as It Shifts Away from Commercial Real Estate

Flagstar Bank returned to profitability in Q4 2025, driven by improved net interest income, cost controls, and a strategic pivot from commercial real estate towards commercial and industrial lending. Executives outline a path for sustained growth through 2027.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Family Home: How the Wealthy Actually Allocate Their Real Estate Investments

While homeownership is a common goal, the investment strategies of the affluent reveal a more nuanced picture. Analysis of wealth tiers shows real estate plays a varying, and often shrinking, role as net worth climbs into the millions.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Terreno's Miami Landfill Transformation: A Blueprint for Industrial Real Estate Value?

Terreno Realty Corporation has completed a key industrial facility in Hialeah, Florida, part of a larger strategy to redevelop a former landfill into a premium logistics hub. The move highlights the firm's focus on coastal infill markets and raises questions about execution risks and valuation as the project scales up.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

From Paycheck to Portfolio: The Financial and Emotional Leap to Full-Time Real Estate Investing

A wave of experienced investors on Reddit are sharing the pivotal financial and psychological benchmarks that convinced them to leave their W2 jobs behind. The consensus? It's less about net worth and more about sustainable cash flow, strategic planning, and navigating hidden hurdles like financing and healthcare.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Flagstar Bank Stages Comeback: Returns to Profitability After Two-Year Commercial Real Estate Crisis

The Long Island-based lender has posted its first quarterly profit since a surprise loss in 2023, marking a pivotal turnaround driven by a strategic shift away from troubled CRE loans and toward commercial and industrial lending.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Hype: How a Healthcare Real Estate Giant is Quietly Cashing In on the AI Revolution

While tech stocks dominate AI headlines, Welltower Inc. is leveraging artificial intelligence and demographic shifts to redefine senior living and create a powerful growth engine, positioning itself as a unique beneficiary of long-term healthcare trends.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

A $750,000 Secret: Tennessee Woman Discovers Husband's Hidden Real Estate Purchase Via Text

A Memphis couple's financial foundation is shaken after the husband secretly buys a high-value investment property, sparking a fierce debate on trust, communication, and 'financial infidelity' in marriage.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

From Crash Prophet to Housing Alarmist: Peter Schiff Warns of Looming 'Emergency' in U.S. Real Estate

Economist Peter Schiff, famed for foreseeing the 2008 collapse, now predicts a severe market correction driven by high mortgage rates and unsustainable prices, potentially triggering widespread defaults. While today's market fundamentals differ, his warning underscores deep-seated affordability concerns.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Cushman & Wakefield's Rally Faces Scrutiny: Is the Commercial Real Estate Giant's Run Sustainable?

Shares of Cushman & Wakefield have surged 35.8% in six months, dramatically outpacing the broader market. While strong quarterly results fueled the climb, a deeper look at the firm's long-term financial health reveals potential headwinds that could give investors pause.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Real Estate Tech's Q3 Report Card: Opendoor's Pivot Meets Mixed Sector Results

The third-quarter earnings season reveals a tale of two strategies in the property services sector. While Opendoor stumbles amid a major strategic shift, peers like Howard Hughes Holdings post surprising strength, highlighting the industry's uneven adaptation to a higher-rate environment.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Hype: An Industrial Real Estate Giant Quietly Powers the AI Revolution

As sky-high valuations plague pure-play AI stocks, a global industrial landlord is emerging as a critical—and potentially undervalued—enabler of the artificial intelligence boom through its strategic pivot into data centers.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Devon Energy to Relocate Corporate Headquarters to Houston Following Merger with Coterra, Vows Continued Oklahoma City Commitment

Devon Energy announces plans to move its headquarters from Oklahoma City to Houston after finalizing its merger with Coterra Energy, while pledging to retain a substantial operational footprint in its longtime home state.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Realty Income: The Case for a Steady Dividend Powerhouse in Volatile Markets

Amid market uncertainty, Realty Income Corporation (O) is drawing investor attention for its unparalleled 55-year track record of monthly dividends. With a portfolio built for resilience, does this REIT offer a rare blend of safety and yield?

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Devon Energy CEO Clay Gaspar to Steer Combined Giant as Merger Triggers HQ Move to Houston

With Devon Energy's merger with Coterra Energy set to create a shale powerhouse, CEO Clay Gaspar will lead the transition, relocating the corporate headquarters from Oklahoma City to Houston while maintaining a significant operational foothold in Oklahoma.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Realty Income's 650-Month Dividend Streak: A Beacon of Stability or a Test of Resilience?

Realty Income, the 'Monthly Dividend Company,' has now made over 650 consecutive monthly payments to shareholders. While its financials show a robust cushion, rising interest rates and a shifting retail landscape pose questions about the sustainability of its legendary income stream.

Feb 2, 2026