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.
CorEnergy CEO David Schulte sees growing global investor appetite for infrastructure.
Rothenberg highlights importance of aligning sustainability strategies with broader objectives.
CEO Benjamin Schall says company continuing to diversify away from Sears.
CEO Justin Knight says lodging REIT is enhancing relationship with Hilton, Marriott brands.
CEO Richard Stockton says market for new assets is “challenging.”
EY’s Dale Kim says voters could remove a tax increase ceiling for commercial and industrial properties.
Fitch Ratings’ Steven Marks says unsecured bond market has improved REIT liquidity.
Mark Streeter says REIT industry continues to perform well from a credit perspective.
CEO Owen Thomas says New York leasing is at pre-COVID levels.
EY’s Umar Riaz says REITs should take a broad view of their desired operating model.
Simon’s Mark Roberson discusses tax reform impact on REIT investment abroad.
Steve Shigekawa says REITs undervalued in current market.
Steven Moore of KPMG says due diligence process serves as “the foundation of ownership.”
CEO Bruce Schanzer outlines positive operating environment for retail REITs.
Hersha’s Bennett Thomas says guests, team members, and shareholders all support efforts.