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.
Building Cyber Security CEO Lucian Niemeyer said REITs need to begin by prioritizing the risks to their brands.
Regency’s Kathy Miller says compliance load has increased as REIT’s structure has changed over time.
CFO Barb Pak says the REIT has also focused on buying back some of its stock over the last year.
Stacey McEvoy says JVs offer flexibility around structuring that could be appealing to REITs.
Venable’s Michael Schiffer also stresses importance of understanding core business risks.
Anna Pinedo also says SEC climate disclosure rules will create increased workload.
ChatGPT says it can improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making across the industry.
The FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs Index ended a tumultuous March down 1.7% for the month, and the FTSE EPRA Nareit Global Extended Index declined 2.3%.
Brian Jones said the sectors currently have the strongest demand relative to the supply of real estate.
Sabrina Allen says for the next generation, flexibility is a non-starter.
Jeremy Banoff said move comes amid a slowdown in growth and tighter expense control.
Sherry Rexroad also says adaptability is key to professional development.
Members of the Real Estate Equity Securitization Alliance marked the 30th anniversary of REITs in Canada by opening the Toronto Stock Exchange alongside industry leaders.