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.
Sustainability chief Jeannie Renne-Malone discusses the industrial REIT’s latest efforts.
Alston & Bird’s Michael Kessler also sees improved REIT valuations supporting M&A activity.
Lou Conforti says REIT redefining role of general managers across portfolio.
Cohen & Steers’ Tom Bohjalian favors rental housing, cell towers, and data centers.
Fund manager Burl East discusses real estate investment focused on technology-based tenants.
CEO Jon Bortz says focus will be on creative redevelopment, enhancement of LaSalle assets.
JLL says fundamentals point to continued growth potential in the market.
IMT’s Cliff Majersik says property owners should take steps now to prepare for long-term goals.
Newly appointed chief executive Jeffrey Jennison says the historic company will remain rooted in California.
AEW Capital Management’s Gina Szymanski expects niche REIT segments to be “incredibly resilient.”
Goodwin’s Yoel Kranz and Daniel Adams see biggest changes in board diversity, proxy access.
Goodwin’s Gil Menna sees opportunities for REITs that offer unique solutions to tenants.
Beth Burnham Mace says the elderly continue to delay moving into senior housing.
BDO’s Dennis Duffy discusses the potential for converting retail properties into industrial assets.
Each month, Nareit highlights recent executive career moves, board changes, and other notable individual achievements within the REIT and publicly listed real estate market.
Ashford Inc.’s Rob Hays says business and leisure travelers alike are out in force.