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.
SNL's Keven Lindemann says REIT FFO growth on the rise.
John Forester of REIT Management and Research discusses the company's current sustainability initiatives.
CEO Bill Stein says data center demand “remains incredibly healthy.”
Jeffrey Fisher highlights challenges of labor shortage.
DCT CEO Phil Hawkins discusses company’s effort to pare down its portfolio.
Bill Bayless also expects progress toward normalized occupancy rates in coming year.
Deloitte’s Jim Berry describes fundamentals as “still pretty strong.”
CEO Louis Conforti says common areas play key role in success of malls.
Doug Bibby of the NMHC says growing demand for apartment space no “fad.”
CEO Rick Matros sees strongest opportunities in senior housing segment.
Merrie Frankel says number of REITs that can issue commercial paper likely to remain small.
CEO Drew Alexander expects REIT to continue selling assets in second half of 2018.
WashREIT’s Matt Praske details solar panel and rooftop garden projects in Washington, D.C.
Owen Thomas says offices will reach a “tipping point” once more employees start to return.
J.P. Morgan Chase’s Mark Streeter says that the ratings agencies will continue to upgrade REITs with the right leverage balance.
CEO Will Eglin sees growth opportunities from organic rent increases and lease escalations.