In this article, we will look at the 5 Must-Buy Real Estate Stocks to Invest In. Please visit 10 Must-Buy Real Estate Stocks to Invest In if you’d like to see an extended list and how we came up with the list of Real Estate stocks.
5. Invitation Homes Inc. (NYSE:INVH)
On March 13, 2026, Mizuho lowered the price target on Invitation Homes Inc. (NYSE:INVH) to $26 from $27 and maintained a Neutral rating after updating estimates for the company.
On March 9, 2026, Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Kramer lowered the price target on INVH to $33 from $34 and maintained an Equal Weight rating after updating models following Q4 earnings and 2026 guidance. Barclays also lowered its price target on INVH to $31 from $33 and maintained an Overweight rating after reducing estimates across the residential real estate investment trust sector.
Last month, Invitation Homes Inc. (NYSE:INVH) reported Q4 core FFO of 48c, in line with the 48c consensus estimate. Revenue totaled $685.25M compared with the $684.58M consensus estimate. CEO Dallas Tanner said the company delivered “solid performance in 2025,” noting that Invitation Homes continues to provide single-family rental homes in desirable neighborhoods while serving households that include essential workers such as teachers, nurses, and firefighters. Tanner added that partnerships with homebuilders and the ResiBuilt purpose-built rental platform are helping expand housing supply while offering a flexible alternative to homeownership.
Invitation Homes Inc. (NYSE:INVH) leases and manages single-family rental homes across the United States.
4. Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE:JLL)
On March 13, 2026, Barclays lowered the price target on Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE:JLL) to $355 from $360 and maintained an Equal Weight rating, citing weaker investor sentiment across the commercial real estate services group.
On March 12, 2026, JLL hosted its Investor Briefing, where CEO Christian Ulbrich and CFO Kelly Howe introduced the company’s multi-year strategy, Accelerate 2030, aimed at strengthening its competitive position and driving long-term value creation. The plan includes targets of 8% annual revenue growth, 12% adjusted EBITDA growth, and 16% adjusted EPS growth on average through the cycle. JLL also expanded its share repurchase authorization to $3B, the largest in company history, and plans to launch a $200M accelerated share repurchase. Ulbrich said Accelerate 2030 builds on JLL’s strengths in “actionable intelligence, trusted advice and seamless execution,” while the company continues investing in its platform, data, and people. Howe added that the long-term targets reflect confidence in JLL’s ability to drive growth, improve margins, and generate cash while maintaining flexibility to invest and return capital to shareholders.
Last month, Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE:JLL) reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $8.71 versus the $7.36 consensus estimate. Revenue totaled $7.6B compared with the $7.44B consensus estimate. Ulbrich said the company delivered strong results with “new highs” across key financial metrics and free cash flow, reflecting the execution of its multi-year strategy and favorable business trends.
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE:JLL) provides commercial real estate and investment management services across office, industrial, hotel, multifamily, retail, and data center properties worldwide.
3. Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO)
On March 11, 2026, Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) and LeFrak announced an agreement with Le Colonial to open a new restaurant at 50 West 57th Street, marking the French Vietnamese concept’s return to Manhattan. The restaurant is expected to open in summer 2027 under a 15-year lease and will occupy 9,600 square feet between Fifth and Sixth Avenues in Midtown Manhattan. The location will feature 215 seats with indoor and outdoor dining, along with a full bar, lounge, and private dining areas. Le Colonial also signed a companion office lease for the building’s entire seventh floor to house its New York City offices.
On March 2, 2026, Scotiabank lowered the price target on Vornado to $32 from $36 and maintained a Sector Perform rating as part of a broader update to price targets across U.S. real estate and REIT stocks following Q4 results. Scotiabank said REITs may need to raise development yield targets to prioritize near-term funds from operations per share and added that acquisitions could offer a “better thematic story” for external growth.
Last month, Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) reported Q4 adjusted FFO per share of 55c versus the 57c consensus estimate. Revenue totaled $453.7M compared with the $440.23M consensus estimate.
Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) is a real estate investment trust with a portfolio of approximately 26 million square feet of New York City office, retail, and multifamily properties and is the developer of the PENN DISTRICT.
2. Newmark Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NMRK)
On March 13, 2026, Barclays lowered the price target on Newmark Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NMRK) to $19 from $21 and maintained an Equal Weight rating, citing weaker investor sentiment across the commercial real estate services group.
On March 2, 2026, Keefe Bruyette lowered its price target on NMRK to $18 from $22 and maintained an Outperform rating. Keefe Bruyette said the shares appear attractive despite recent volatility.
On February 25, 2026, Newmark Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NMRK) reported Q4 adjusted EPS of 68c versus the 66c consensus estimate. Revenue came in at $1.006B compared with the $1B consensus estimate. The company said revenue-generating headcount in the U.S. increased modestly year over year, with growth across leasing, capital markets, and V&A largely driven by productivity gains. While international headcount and office presence expanded at a double-digit pace, the company noted that newer international hires have not yet produced meaningful revenue but are expected to contribute to margins as operations ramp.
Newmark Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NMRK) provides commercial real estate advisory and services, including investment sales, capital markets, and commercial mortgage brokerage across multiple global markets.
1. SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE:SLG)
On March 13, 2026, Scotiabank raised the price target on SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE:SLG) to $52 from $51 previously and maintained an Outperform rating, saying the stock’s current valuation remains “very attractive.”
On March 9, 2026, SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE:SLG) announced that the remaining office space at One Madison Avenue was leased to Harvey AI through a 92,663 square foot expansion, capping what the company described as a potentially record-breaking first quarter. Chairman and CEO Marc Holliday said the quarter may be “the best in our entire history,” driven by large, long-term commitments from companies expanding in New York. Holliday added that demand from technology and AI firms suggests the city could benefit from growth in those sectors as companies continue seeking highly skilled talent and office space.
On March 2, 2026, SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE:SLG) promoted Harrison Sitomer to President and CIO and extended the contracts of CFO Matthew DiLiberto and COO Edward Piccinich through the end of 2028.
SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE:SLG) is a self-managed real estate investment trust focused on owning, managing, and developing office properties.
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