Lenders tightened their underwriting criteria in recent months. But they have also reported a drop in demand as investors wait out the storm.

Smaller investors are replacing institutional buyers, seeing an opportunity in the long-coveted real estate market.

Investors now have options in both public and private markets to take stakes in American farmland.

Healthcare and residential REITs led the way with gains over 4% in April. Some other segments were down 2% during the month.

IRS scrutiny over who qualifies as a real estate professional is a constant. Recent court decisions serve as a strong reminder of the substantiation required to qualify as a real estate professional.

As office real estate continues to navigate headwinds, investors are realizing that certain assets and markets within the sector can offer stability in volatile times.