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.
Michael J. Graziano is Managing Director, Goldman Sachs
CTO is focused on creating a leading multi-tenant, retail-focused portfolio in strong growth markets.
Whitestone REIT sees strong growth and income potential for its Sun Belt-focused portfolio of open-air shopping centers.
Lou Haddad says its trophy office buildings are full, with tenants looking to expand.
Medical Properties has never wavered from its hospital-centric strategy.
"REITs will be attractive to investors who prefer a more liquid asset. The lower entry costs of REITs will also be more appealing to smaller investors."
The industry has taken environmental consciousness to heart, developing operating principles, eco-friendly technologies and best practices.
CFO Keith Taylor sees a long runway for growth as Equinix expands global footprint.
Weyerhaeuser’s partnership with national non-profit Operation Tiny Home is helping to support the adoption of affordable, innovative, and sustainable housing solutions for military veterans suffering from housing instability and homelessness.
CEO Byron Boston says potential for exogenous shocks to the economy is high.
Since its opening in 2019, The Hub on Causeway has become one of Boston’s fastest-growing neighborhoods and entertainment destinations thanks to its unique mix of a historical city backdrop and an expanding list of offerings for newcomers and long-time residents.
JBG SMITH and Gallaudet University’s Sixth Street Development project seeks to reorient a unique educational institution.
Combating the ever-increasing threat of climate change will require the same kind of adaptations to thinking and policy that were triggered by the onslaught of COVID-19, says Alice Hill.