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.
Host’s Michael Chang says companies should take a consistent approach to gathering data.
Dr. James Pogue says leaders must treat inclusion matters with dignity and respect.
In the first quarter of 2022, the FTSE Nareit All Equity REIT Index fell 5.29% after a 16.17% increase in the previous quarter.
March returns total 7.4% for the FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs Index and 6.5% for the FTSE Nareit Equity REITs Index.
Duke Realty’s Mark Patterson says a deficit exists within the tax technology area.
BDO’s Tara Pendleton also says critical audit matters are unique to every company.
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz Partner Adam Emmerich said following a difficult 2020, the intensity and diversity of transactions was surprising.
Deloitte’s Kevin Richards also says office trends are positive; hybrid model here to stay.
Nareit’s Steve Wechsler and John Worth traveled to London last week for discussions including the future of the FTSE Russell indexes and new product development opportunities.
Deloitte’s John D’Angelo also says REITs are reviewing their hiring practices in wake of “great resignation.”
Despite continuing high inflation, REIT returns continue to outpace returns for the S&P 500 on an annualized basis and REIT operating performance growth has exceeded price growth in 2021.
STORE’s Sherry Rexroad also says REIT boards need diversity of experience & perspective.
Bill Staffieri says SEC has a wide range of issues on their agenda.
Duke Realty’s Ann Colussi Dee also said that with a “seasoned workforce,” a segment of REIT employees has retired during the pandemic.
Morgan Stanley’s Laurel Durkay said that significant dry powder and the value discrepancy between the public and private markets were major factors spurring transactions in 2021.