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REITWatch
REITWatch is a monthly statistical publication intended to provide a snapshot of the REIT industry. It includes data derived from the FTSE Nareit U.S. Real Estate Index Series and the FTSE/EPRA Nareit Global Real Estate Index Series in addition to tracking the performance of individual REITs.
Data Centers Take Most Overweight Spot in Q1 Actively Managed Real Estate Fund Tracker
Nareit tracks quarterly investment holdings for the largest actively managed real estate investment funds focusing on REIT investment for insights into expert investor sentiment.
Valuing Real Estate Like It’s 2021: Private Appraisal Cap Rates Stuck at 2021 REIT Levels
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U.S. REIT Mergers & Acquisitions Led by Public-to-Public Consolidation
The landscape of U.S. REIT M&A over the last six years has been defined by a significant volume of high-value consolidation.
Positive Momentum in Property Fundamentals to Benefit Operational Performance
In the first quarter of 2026, CoStar data showed that fundamentals across the four traditional property types generally displayed signs of stabilization and positive momentum.
Improving Fundamentals Expected to Benefit Property Operational Gains in 2026
Recent data from CoStar showcase the supply and demand differences across property types.
Global Real Estate Rebounded in April, Led by North America
The FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Extended Index and the FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Index each returned 8.6% in April, as markets recovered from the volatility attributed to the conflict in the Middle East.
REITs Rose 9% in April, Continue to Outperform Year-to-Date
The FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs Index rose 9.0% in April, in a month of strong returns across the FTSE Nareit U.S. Real Estate Index Series.
Private Value-Add/Opportunistic Real Estate Net Total Return Spreads Disappoint
A recent Nareit commentary explored average annual net total returns for REITs and total private real estate, as well as private real estate investment styles, using realized pension fund performance from CEM Benchmarking.