Stocks have been beaten down pretty badly over the past year as investors weigh the impact that rising interest rates will have on economic growth. While the sell-off has been a challenge, it has also provided investors with opportunities.

One they won't want to miss is that falling stock prices drive up dividend yields. Because of that, many dividend stocks look attractive these days. 

Three current favorites of these Fool.com contributors are Blackstone (NYSE: BX), Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG), and Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE: MAA). Here's why they would buy any of those dividend stocks without hesitation these days.  

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