February 16, 2012
TOP NEWS STORIES
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		NAREIT's Brad Case says REITs are key to income-oriented investors.
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		NMHC’s Doug Bibby said jobs are needed to sustain the momentum.
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		Lodging industry growing in China, India and South America.
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Commercial Building Owners Face Uncertain Times

BOMA’s Henry Chamberlain says members concerned about taxes, energy.

U.S. CRE Viewed as Stable, Secure Place to Invest

AFIRE’s Jim Fetgatter says investors also have eye on Brazil.

January Payroll Numbers Bode Well for Industrial Sector

NAREIT’s Calvin Schnure looks at the surprising positive signs in U.S. manufacturing.

Dividends Help REITs Outpace Market in January

NAREIT's Brad Case says REITs are key to income-oriented investors.

Dividend Growth Potential Key Part of REIT Story

SNL’s Keven Lindemann says REIT dividend growth to continue in 2012.

Multihousing Momentum to Remain Strong

NMHC’s Doug Bibby said jobs are needed to sustain the momentum.

Looking for Low Volatility REIT Stocks

Cornerstone's Nem Marjanovic says volatility is a major factor for REIT investors in this market.

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Medical Properties Trust Gives Hospitals Good Diagnosis

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

Apartment Rents Expected to Grow at Slower Pace

Supply-demand dynamics still favor landlords.

Buildings Saving Electricity With Smart Grid Technology

Seen as step towards improving operating efficiency.

Retail REITs Help Entrepreneurs Get Their Start

DDR, Kimco looking to fill small spaces.

Hotels Show Strong Global Growth

Lodging industry growing in China, India and South America.

Cantor Fitzgerald Launches REIT Coverage

Positive forecast for REIT industry in 2012.

EQR, Toll Brothers Enter Into Joint Venture

New York building will have both condos and apartments.

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In The SPOTLIGHT
  • Jan/Feb REIT Mag Spotlight

    The January/February 2012 issue of REIT magazine is now available online. This issue features a profile of American Tower Corporation and the reasons behind its recent conversion to a REIT. Also, we explore the looming debt concerns in the commercial real estate space and how REITs are well positioned to handle that situation. Read these stories and many more in this issue of REIT, available now online and in print.

  • Jan/Feb REIT Mag Spotlight

    REITWise 2012®: NAREIT's Law, Accounting & Finance Conference® brings together REIT executives and leading service providers that support their legal, financial and accounting needs. Registration is now available online for this important event, which will be held March 21 to 23 in Hollywood, Fla. Complete conference information, including a detailed schedule of events, is also available now on REIT.com. Visit the REITWise 2012 home page to learn more and register today.

  • Survey Spotlight

    Senior level hiring shows significant trends, according to a recently released industry-wide survey offering predictions and insights into hiring trends within the commercial real estate sector. The 2012 Real Estate Hiring Trends Survey Report included information gathered from more than 900 real estate professionals and employers, principals, top-line managers and human resource executives. Of the respondents, 64 percent said they witnessed a trend in senior level hiring: 37 percent reported that senior level positions have not been replaced, while 27 percent replied that senior level positions were replaced by employees with less experience.

  • Fund Rankings

    Lipper's 2011 real estate fund rankings are now available on REIT.com. This ranking shows domestic, global and international real estate funds based on one-year, three-year, five-year and 10-year performance for the period ending Dec. 31, 2011.

  • REITWorld Spotlight

    BlackRock, the largest asset manager in the world, has launched a new bank-maintained collective trust fund for the U.S. defined contribution (DC) market with a substantial allocation to global REITs. The Strategic Completion Fund, which funded in September 2011, also includes allocations to TIPS and commodities to provide exposure to three inflation-sensitive asset classes in a single fund. The REIT allocation is benchmarked to the FTSE/EPRA NAREIT Developed Real Estate Index. The fund is being used by plan sponsors as a stand-alone investment option within defined contribution plans and is intended to supplement a diversified portfolio. It is also being used as a component of target date funds, currently the most widely used investment vehicle in the DC space. BlackRock, which introduced the first target date fund, has utilized REITs in their proprietary target date funds, LifePath®, since 2006. For additional details, visit blackrock.com.

INDEX DATA As of 5:40 AM
FTSE NAREIT U.S. Price Index($)Percent Change*
All REITs

146.10
0.00
All Equity REITs

471.26
0.00
Mortgage REITs

6.26
0.00
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FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Price Index()Percent Change*
Global

1,390.74
-0.05
Developed

1,419.36
-0.05
Emerging

1,873.71
0.01
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