We examine the short-run and long-run price reaction of equity real estate investment trust (REIT) shares following credit rating actions, testing the transparency of the REIT structure. Generally, the economic effect on the stock price is subdued for both upgrades and downgrades compared to...

In this study, we explore the pricing patterns of the U.S. residential real estate market in the context of the recent housing bubble and subsequent deflation. We examine 10 consolidated metropolitan statistical areas and construct excess residential market return per risk measured by standard...

Equity market timing theory suggests the practice of issuing stocks at high prices and repurchasing at low prices. According to the equity market timing theory, the sharp decline in REIT shares creates a unique buying opportunity as many high-quality REITs may trade well below their liquidation...

This study examines the predictive abilities of Morningstar ratings with respect to the future relative performance of real estate mutual funds. It also looks at the persistence of the rating system. Morningstar ratings and real estate mutual fund returns are analysed over the five-year period...

This study investigates the impact of experience upon trained behaviours in real estate investment decision‐making. In a controlled experiment design, two groups of subjects, experts and novices, conduct an evaluation and reach a decision about two investment options. Using a process‐tracing...