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.
CEO James Nelson says REIT remains acquisitive but is taking a cautious approach.
Green Street’s Michael Knott says economic damage will “leave some scar” on property values.
Drew Alexander sees dominance of omnichannel model in future retail landscape.
Green Street’s Spenser Allaway says that includes looking at cash on hand, monthly cash burn rate, and access to the debt market.
CEO Jeff Edison says strategy is to purchase top grocers in secondary markets.
Steve Buller of Fidelity Investments explains his “superfecta” for evaluating global real estate.
Green Street’s Danny Ismail also views non-gateway markets as less economically sensitive.
Home Properties’ Pettinella talks about company’s transformation since listing.
CEO Owen Thomas says a task force included employees from across departments and regions, as well as external medical experts.
Jay Brown expects significant benefits from T-Mobile’s commitment to building 5G networks.
More companies are broadening their definition of sustainability to include environmental, social and governance factors, commonly referred to as ESG.
A look at REIT industry succession in action.