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.
Tax Legal Expert Kendal Sibley says fewer OP unit deals getting done.
Khalid Husain of Cohen & Steers says investors want to understand how companies are using scenario analysis and decarbonization pathways as part of their overall ESG strategy.
New fund EquiBlue will offer direct benefits for under-resourced communities.
Venable’s Jim Hanks said boards should have a rights plan to prepare for hostile tender offers; and a classified board to prepare for a hostile proxy contest.
EVP Matt Jordan says the REIT has tripled its assets over the past 10 years.
Value Reporting Foundation’s Neil Stewart says ESG information factoring into investment decisions.
EY’s Chris Johnston says despite the COVID environment, more than $125 billion of new debt and equity was raised.
Third Avenue’s Ryan Dobratz also sees increased M&A activity in next 12-24 months.
Arch Insurance’s Howard Sider & Alliant’s Stephen Kelly review litigation trends.
The world of ESG investing has changed dramatically over the last five years, with record funds pouring into sustainable investments in 2021. At the same time, REITs have made significant progress with ESG reporting and initiatives.
Xenia Hotels & Resorts’ Taylor Kessel says governance and social issues are a natural fit, but GCs are catching up to speed on environmental issues.
ACC CEO Bill Bayless says deal positions company to lead student housing industry to new heights.
U.S. REITs raised $25.4 billion from IPOs and secondary debt and equity offerings in the first quarter of 2022.
April 19, 2022 - Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) visited the headquarters of STORE Capital in Scottsdale, AZ.