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.
More companies are broadening their definition of sustainability to include environmental, social and governance factors, commonly referred to as ESG.
To instill stakeholder trust and confidence regarding building safety in the pandemic era, Hersha Hospitality Trust launched a proprietary program focused on the well-being and safety of guests and associates.
The travel industry has been severely impacted by the pandemic, including the lodging/resort REIT sector, but measures to reduce risks of infection have allowed hotels to continue reopening, and occupancy has begun to rise in recent months.
Healthcare Realty recognizes the importance of a company culture that emphasizes good health, the pursuit of wellness, and provides a supportive community for its employees.
UDR has improved the quality, margins, and diversity of its apartment assets under the leadership of CEO Tom Toomey.
New research indicates that pension funds would have benefitted from increasing their allocations to stock exchange-listed Equity REITs.
Realty Income has consistently delivered a strong dividend and maintained the respect of Wall Street.
The effect of changing consumer behavior on the business of retail continues to grow and shows no signs of slowing.
A look at REIT industry succession in action.