Real estate investment trusts and property management are accelerating their investment in automated tracking, diagnostic and management systems, meaning new buildings can deliver amenities and personal services at less overhead cost than ever—and that means substantial returns for investors.
When you combine that with stable housing, improving wages and low interest rates, real estate is one key sector to watch in 2016's stock investment landscape, according to US News & World Report. Fundamentals will remain favorable for select companies within our industry, as well as the technology, healthcare and consumer sectors, according to investment professionals. Meanwhile, energy and transportation are iffy and likely remain so until the second half of the year. [USNWR]
