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.
Alston & Bird’s Rosemarie Thurston sees shift toward perpetual life products.
Venable’s Jim Hanks says women and minorities bring unique perspective.
CEO Greg Silvers sees growing recognition for value of experience-based assets.
REIT researcher says leveraged ETFs contributing to volatility.
Julanne Allen also looks at the challenges of applying old laws to modern business practices.
CEO Drew Alexander says omnichannel model “makes good real estate even more valuable.”
GPT Group’s Bruce Precious says it is essential for industry to work together.
Steven Marks says retail REITs ensuring relevancy of asset locations.
Morgan Stanley's Seth Weintrob discusses Bernanke's hints at tapering.
EY’s Josh Herrenkohl says companies preparing for digital disruption.
Steven Marks of Fitch Ratings says “virtually every REIT” has solidified capital structure.
CEO Bill Crooker said normalization of capital markets could create opportunity in 2024.
CEO Stephen Lebovitz says 70 percent of first quarter leasing was with non-apparel retailers.
KPMG’s Ruth Tang says reporting of ESG metrics back to lenders could soon be commonplace.