Discover why Zacks rates Bluerock Homes as "Neutral", being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore BHM's strategic initiatives and financial health amid market challenges.
Bluerock Homes Trust's stock has sharply underperformed both the real estate sector and the S&P 500 YTD. But there are encouraging signs for the stock now. The company's revenue growth remains solid, with increases in average rent per occupied unit and higher occupancy rates. The REIT trades at an attractive price-to-core FFO compared with peers, and its recently initiated dividends also promise a robust yield.
The Bluerock Homes Trust stock price has risen by 45% since October 2023, outperforming the real estate sector. The rise was driven by strong revenue growth in 2023 resulting in improved market multiples. An uptick in real estate also bolstered the stock. However, the company's Q1 2024 figures reflected a slowing down in growth and after a sustained price rise, the market multiples don't look particularly competitive either.
| Residential REITs Industry | Real Estate Sector | Robert Ramin Kamfar CEO | AMEX Exchange | 09631H100 CUSIP |
| US Country | - Employees | 24 Dec 2025 Last Dividend | - Last Split | - IPO Date |
Bluerock Homes Trust, Inc., incorporated in Maryland on December 16, 2021, is a company dedicated to owning and operating high-quality single-family properties. Focused on regions known for their knowledge-economy and high-quality of life, particularly in the Sunbelt and Western United States, the company aims at generating attractive risk-adjusted returns on investments. With a strong emphasis on growth markets, Bluerock Homes Trust, Inc. adopts strategies such as acquiring pre-existing single-family residential units, developing build-to-rent communities, and executing Value-Add renovations to elevate its portfolio. This strategic orientation not only aims to drive growth in funds from operations and net asset value but also seeks to reposition less desirable assets for increased rent growth and operating margins, maximizing the company's return on investment. By March 31, 2024, Bluerock Homes Trust, Inc. had amplifyed its portfolio to twenty real estate investments, demonstrating a diversified investment approach through both direct investments and preferred equity and loan investments, encapsulating a total of 4,366 residential units.
The company strategically acquires single-family properties that are already built, aiming at locations within high-growth markets. This approach allows for immediate integration into the company's rental portfolio, contributing to its cash flow and providing opportunities for value appreciation over time.
Bluerock Homes Trust, Inc. focuses on developing new single-family homes specifically designed for the rental market. These build-to-rent communities are developed in areas with significant demand for rental housing, providing residents with the benefits of living in a new home within a community setting, while generating sustainable income streams for the company.
The company’s Value-Add strategy involves renovating lower-quality or outdated properties to meet current market standards. By improving these properties, Bluerock Homes Trust, Inc. aims to drive rent growth and expand profit margins. Such endeavors not only enhance the property's net operating income but also contribute to an overall increase in the company's return on investment.
In addition to direct property ownership, Bluerock Homes Trust, Inc. diversifies its investment portfolio through preferred equity and loan investments. This enables the company to partake in the profits of real estate ventures without direct management responsibilities, spreading risk and tapping into other income-generating real estate projects.