Investors carefully watch real estate indicators, because the sector is labor intensive, interest rate sensitive and it requires significant capital and the coordination of many moving parts of the economy. The health of the many contributors to the real estate sector is likely a reflection of overall economic health. In this course, we'll explore many different indicators that track the real estate market and its many different aspects such as mortgage rate, mortgage applications, spending, prices, shovels in the ground, permitting and more.
Construction and Real Estate (US)
Construction and Real Estate (US)
This course is part of Investing using Value, Growth, Momentum and Economics Specialization
Instructors: Mary MacNamara
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamentals of the U.S. construction and real estate sectors.
Analyze the economic drivers impacting construction and real estate markets.
Evaluate investment opportunities within the real estate sector.
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Taught in English
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This course is part of the Investing using Value, Growth, Momentum and Economics Specialization
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