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.
Deloitte’s Jim Berry says investors are looking to “capture the evolution” of the market.
Ferguson Partners says larger REITs starting to recruit CHROs to their boards.
Camden’s Ric Campo says damage from storms has led to surge in demand for apartments.
United Realty's Jacob Frydman on commercial real estate investment in periods of inflation.
Salient’s Joel Beam says real estate offers “flight to safety” for many investors.
Michael Schwartz of RSM says foreign capital not deterred by rate hikes.
FTI Consulting's Anthony Saitta on executive compensation for commercial real estate companies.
Stifel’s John Guinee says 90%-95% of REIT balance sheets are in “excellent shape.”
Cohen & Steers’ Ji Zhang says U.S., South Korea have slight lead in 5G roll-out.
ULI’s Christopher Ptomey says COVID-19 crisis could change investor outlook on segment.
Interview with DLA Piper's Jay Epstien.
James Taiclet says 5G “going to up the game again.”
After several major M&A deals in 2018, PwC’s Tim Bodner expects “more of the same.”
Size and quality of segment have “improved dramatically.”
Interview with Steadfast Income REIT President Ella Shaw Neyland
CenterSquare’s Scott Crowe says tech stocks more at risk from withdrawal of easy money policies.