REITs invest in the majority of real estate property types, including offices, apartment buildings, warehouses, retail centers, medical facilities, data centers, cell towers and hotels.
The REIT Industry Sustainability Report 2024 includes industry trends, REIT sustainability reporting data and analysis, as well as useful information on the publicly traded U.S. REIT industry’s primary sustainability, social responsibility, and governance practices.
REITs directly employed an estimated 331,000 FTE employees who earned $31.1 billion of labor income in the U.S.
At the end of 2023, U.S. public REITs owned an estimated 580,000 properties—up 1% from the previous year—and 15 million acres of timberland across the U.S.
REITworld 2024, scheduled for Nov. 18-21 in Las Vegas, NV, will bring together REIT management teams, investors, and analysts for topical sessions, one-on-one meetings, and networking.
For 60 years, Nareit has led the U.S. REIT industry by ensuring its members’ best interests are promoted by providing unparalleled advocacy, investor outreach, continuing education and networking.
“It's clear there's outperformance in the REIT sector,” said Mariya Letdin, associate professor of real estate at Florida State University’s College of Business on a recent webinar hosted by Nareit.
For years, LEED and ENERGY STAR have been prominent in the ESG vernacular of the REIT industry, but another building certification program—Fitwel— has recently joined the club.
ESG considerations are embedded at various stages of the PGGM investment process.
Three REIT human resources executives share how their company's culture helps attract top talent.
February presents a designated opportunity for us to pause, reflect, and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black Americans on our country, fostering a collective appreciation for the culture’s rich history and enduring impact.
After growing up in sports, CEO Lisa Palmer has made leadership and community involvement a winning combination for Regency Centers Corp.
Justin Wolfers is a Professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Potlatch Corp. finds its niche with a return to "a simple timberland and solid wood products manufacturing structure."
Jay Sugarman says ground lease market could eventually grow to around $1 trillion.
American Century's Steve Brown discusses the current market environment.
Frank E. Nothaft was appointed Freddie Mac’s chief economist in December 2001.
W.P. Carey Inc. strives to be an industry leader in environmental sustainability by taking a proactive and collaborative approach to quantifying and reducing its portfolio’s global carbon footprint.
JBG SMITH has long taken a multilateral and collaborative approach to implementing tangible, effective, and strategic ESG efforts.
Mark Fioravanti succeeded longtime CEO Colin Reed in January.
Richard Florida is the Founder of the Creative Class Group.