3 Residential REITs to Consider Despite Current Market Challenges

The Zacks REIT and Equity Trust - Residential industry is facing headwinds from oversupply and economic uncertainty. A surge of new apartment units, particularly in the Sun Belt, has weakened rents and occupancy, forcing landlords to rely on concessions to attract tenants. Broader macroeconomic pressures, including tariffs and labor market strain, further weigh on renter affordability and investor sentiment.However, demographic-driven household formation and high costs of homeownership continue to support s ...