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.
Columbia Management's Arthur Hurley sees potential in the apartment sector.
Eric Bolton says MAA focusing external growth on development rather than acquisitions.
Michael Gallagher says lack of certainty surrounds new auditor report.
LaSalle Hotel Properties CEO Michael Barnello discusses impact of Airbnb on lodging business.
King & Spalding’s Kathryn Furman says preferred equity is a popular alternative capital source.
Grant Thornton’s Greg Ross says REIT investment outlook is positive for next few years.
Kimco’s Will Teichman says the shopping center REIT is focusing on defined standards for sustainable construction.
Hotel REIT’s sustainability director highlights gains made by 2014 Leader in the Light winner.
Pérez discussed critical role of integrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
CEO Richard Stockton says consumer confidence is “very good” for lodging industry.
Morgan Stanley’s Ted Bigman expects continued growth in global REIT industry.
GGP’s Brian Montague says sustainability projects popular with shareholders.
Brandywine’s Kelly Xu says early involvement of tax department is key for capital market transactions.
Rayonier owns 2.7 million acres in U.S. and New Zealand.