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.
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CEO Arlen Nordhagen says REIT’s goal is growth of at least 10% per year.
Ramin Kamfar says REIT has “significant amount” of cash and access to capital.
Simon’s Mona Benisi sees growing emphasis on materiality in sustainability reporting.
Willis’ Joe Downey urges REITs to consider wide swath of insurance companies.
PPR's Hans Nordby also anticipates growth in warehouse sector.
CEO Hap Stein says increased competition and technology are also contributing to a “bifurcation among retailers.”
Brandywine general counsel Brad Molotsky says REITs working on improving communications architecture.
Gleacher's Steve Hentschel says secondary markets face challenges.
Berkshire Hathaway stake confirms interest of generalist investors, according to STORE CEO Chris Volk.
National Storage’s Arlen Nordhagen underscores benefits of local expertise.
CEO Ray Lewis says skilled nursing segment set to benefit from regulatory changes.
Parkway’s Daniele Horton underscores importance of tenant engagement.
Michael Hudgins of J.P. Morgan Asset Management says single-family REITs have "surprised to the upside" so far, although questions remain.
Bluerock Residential CEO Ramin Kamfar discusses company’s strategy of targeting value-add opportunities.