The capitalization rate, or cap rate, is a key metric used in real estate to evaluate the potential return on an investment property. Expressed as a percentage, the cap rate helps investors compare ...

Skyrocketing inflation has led the Fed to sharply raise rates, leading to higher interest rates and yields across investment markets and asset classes. Real estate has been something of an exception, ...

If you're thinking of investing in real estate by buying a home and renting it out, there's one term you'll need to know above all else: “cap rate.” Cap rate, or capitalization rate, is the ratio of a ...

Capital, both equity and debt, is the lifeblood of the investment real estate industry. The availability and cost of that capital has a direct impact on the vibrancy of commercial real estate markets ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I’m an investment sales broker and real estate investor based in NYC. If an investor is considering what to look for in a real ...

Small-cap financials and real estate sectors may benefit most from Fed rate cuts, boosting sector-specific ETFs. Tech and healthcare remain resilient, while consumer discretionary small caps could see ...