REIT stocks fell sharply in the second quarter, ranging between 11 and 15 percent.  Originally reported by the Wall Street Journal, the Dow Jones Equity All REIT index posted a 2 percent negative return in the second quarter.  The index hasn’t reported a performance that weak since the third quarter of 2011.  Analysts are saying REITs took a dive because investors are nervous about rising interest rates stalling a potential recovery in the commercial real estate sector.  Even so, they’re hopeful that REITs will make a comeback by the end of the year.  For more details please visit the Appraisal…