The real estate sector is trading higher, buoyed by strong third-quarter earnings reports from several Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). For example, NNN REIT reported a 5.9% year-over-year growth in Core Funds From Operations (FFO) per share and increased its portfolio occupancy to 99.2%. This positive earnings surprise, along with other signs of operational strength within the sector, is likely attracting investor interest and driving the rally in real estate stocks.