Capital Markets

IRR's Jeffrey Rogers discusses a tenuous recovery.

Survey shows REIT returns expected to remain strong, but trend slightly down.

Job creation is fueling increase in demand, growth potential.

First traditional equity REIT added to the index.

Green Street data show office, lodging furthest from peaks.

Bank loans up more than $5 billion in fourth quarter of 2011.

NAREIT analysis shows 2.5 million unit supply-demand shortfall in U.S. apartment market.

Gradual, growing demand lowers vacancy rate in all sectors.

Apartment sector expected to enjoy another robust year.

Deal would include merger with non-traded REIT.

Research indicates REITs with female board members outperform peers.

Recent acquisition increased the company's size by 25 percent.