REITs in the Community: Culberson Visits Simon

01/29/2016

Jan. 22, 2016 -- Rep. John Culberson (R-TX), second from right, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, visited the Houston Galleria, a Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) property located in Houston. Culberson toured the property and received an update on SPG’s recent renovations at the Galleria. In addition, Culberson was briefed on several industry issues currently pending before Congress, including the Remote Transactions Parity Act. Simon representatives pictured with Culberson (from left to right): Nancy Hedrick, property manager; Greg Noble, general manager; and Andrew Huang, director of marketing.

(Contact: Robert Dibblee at rdibblee@nareit.com)

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What's a REIT?

REITs, or real estate investment trusts, are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. These real estate companies have to meet a number of requirements to qualify as REITs. Most REITs trade on major stock exchanges, and they offer a number of benefits to investors.

Why Invest in REITs

REITs historically have delivered competitive total returns, based on high, steady dividend income and long-term capital appreciation. Their comparatively low correlation with other assets also makes them an excellent portfolio diversifier that can help reduce overall portfolio risk and increase returns. These are the characteristics of real estate investment.

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Nareit serves as the worldwide representative voice for REITs and real estate companies with an interest in U.S. real estate. Nareit’s members are REITs and other real estate companies throughout the world that own, operate, and finance income-producing real estate, as well as those firms and individuals who advise, study, and service those businesses.