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.
CEO Ben Butcher expects continued transaction activity, fueled by private capital.
CEO says select-service hotel model has gained institutional and customer acceptance.
CEO Mike Carroll says the REIT’s best tenants also include restaurants, banks, dry cleaners, and medical buildings.
Meaney says REIT reaping benefits from wind energy investment.
CEO James Stewart says Las Vegas component of revenue likely to fall over time.
Kendal Sibley of Hunton Andrews Kurth discussed how REITs can navigate key compliance complexities and legal implications.
CEO Owen Thomas says a task force included employees from across departments and regions, as well as external medical experts.
EdR’s Randy Churchey sees healthy market for selling student housing assets.
Tom Wilkin of PwC says new standard addresses concerns about off-balance sheet transactions.
Venable’s Jim Hanks says engagement occurring on a continuing basis.
CEO Joey Agree says REIT focused on “new normal” of higher for longer macro environment.
Kelly Meissner of Ventas, Inc. participated in a video interview in conjunction with Nareit’s ESG JumpStart Workshop: 2021 Webinar Series.
CEO Chris Volk says STORE will help tenants improve their corporate responsibility.