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.
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Nareit’s 2026 outlook addresses the topics that have been on the minds of real estate investors, including valuation divergences, compelling opportunities, and global strategies.
REITweek is the largest REIT-focused event, connecting institutional investors with REIT management teams through company presentations, one-on-one meetings, and curated networking.
For 65 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.
The total return of the U.S. Equity REIT market fell short of the S&P 500’s gain in 2016, while Mortgage REITs nearly doubled the total return of the broader equity market.
Here’s the myth: an increase in interest rates is bad for real estate investors. Here’s the empirical fact: the historical evidence shows that real estate investors—at least those who invest through exchange-traded REITs—have usually done better during rising-rate environments than when interest rates were declining.
A new sector for real estate sounds like a prescription for lower REIT volatility and better diversification from the broader market.
The current bull market for exchange-listed equity REITs has rewarded investors with returns averaging more than 21% per year over the past 8½ years—but by the standards of previous real estate market cycles this one has not even hit its stride yet.
Equity REITs up 15 percent through June 30.
REIT magazine asked a range of analysts to assess current conditions and offer insight into how the rest of 2022 could shape up.
REITs are gaining ground in their efforts to attract generalist investors.
The Nareit universe of REIT indexes is growing and evolving to match an expanding industry and increased demand for data.
Research says pension funds are leaving returns on the table by under-allocating to REITs.
Nareit’s REITwise 2025: Law, Accounting & Finance Conference convened nearly 1,100 real estate executives and REIT industry professionals March 25-27 in San Antonio, Texas.
REITs are expected to be effective in deploying capital, especially in second half.
The commercial real estate (CRE) mortgage market has changed dramatically since the end of 2021. For many real estate investors, gone are the days of low-cost, readily available property financing.
REITs expected to maintain a capital market transaction advantage next year.
REITs work to attract larger allocations from retail investors.