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    The US real estate sector is bracing for potential consequences from new tariffs imposed on Canadian goods. According to the National Association of Home Builders' chief economist, these tariffs could raise builder costs by $2,500 to $3,500 per home, impacting homebuilders significantly due to Canada's significant lumber exports to the US.

    Home prices may increase as builders pass higher costs along to consumers or opt for smaller homes using less material. The housing market is already "in a deep freeze," with low inventories and mortgage rates above 6%. Analysts predict that the market won't recover unless mortgage rates drop below 5%.

    Despite these challenges, we'll focus on the 10 best-performing real estate stocks to buy according to analysts. Our methodology involves screening for companies with significant gains over the past year and identifying those with the highest upside potential.

    Here are the top 10 real estate stocks:

    1. UMH Properties, Inc. (NYSE:UMH) - Average Upside Potential: 14.42%

     * Owns and operates manufactured home communities in 11 states

     * Strong demand for its communities, driving occupancy and sales revenue

     * Solid business fundamentals with a robust portfolio of vacant lots to fill

    2. CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE:CBL) - Average Upside Potential: 15.20%

     * Invests in shopping centers, particularly in the Southeastern and Midwestern US

     * Engaging in strategic leasing and redevelopment efforts to drive operational improvements

     * Successfully acquired partner's interest in three top centers and sold lower-productivity mall assets

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