Companies focused on house-flipping and redevelopment posted Q1 earnings above the consensus by 8%, reinforcing the profitability narrative for "investing in houses" during market upswings. Curtis Thayer, executive director of the Alaska Energy Authority, which is administering the state’s NEVI program, said the new rules will allow it to place chargers along the Alaska Marine Highway System, a popular network of ferries that carry vehicles among the state’s many islands. REITs offer truly passive income. You get potential real estate returns without the hassle of managing property or coming up with a large down payment. You simply own shares, collect dividends and track performance like any other stock. Housing sector ETFs tracking "investing in houses" saw net inflows of $280M last month, as institutional players position for potential Fed rate cuts in Q3, which could lower financing costs for home investments.