{
  "id": 8784587,
  "title": "Realty Income or Agree Realty During a REIT Sell-Off?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/realty-income-or-agree-realty-during-a-reit-sell-off",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-20T22:15:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/20/realty-income-or-agree-realty-during-a-reit-sell-off/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As of this writing, the average real estate investment trust (REIT) has experienced a decline of approximately 8% over the past three months. Two notable players in this space, Realty Income (NYSE:O) and Agree Realty (NYSE:ADC), have seen their respective stocks drop by 14% and 16% respectively. The primary catalyst behind this sell-off is the recent rise in interest rates and bond yields. For investors seeking dividend income, this market correction might present a compelling opportunity to acquire these high-yielding stocks at a discounted price. Both Realty Income and Agree Realty are classified as net-lease REITs, which means their tenants are financially responsible for a majority of the property's operating expenses. These companies often acquire properties directly from the tenants through a sale-leaseback arrangement, allowing them to free up capital for various purposes, such as business expansion or enhancing their balance sheets.",
  "summary": "Yields are rising, and investors are selling REITs, opening up an opportunity to buy reliable, high-yield dividend stocks for long-term investors.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "Realty Income or Agree Realty During a REIT Sell-Off?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/realty-income-or-agree-realty-during-a-reit-sell-off-8792230",
        "published": "2026-09-20T22:35:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}