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Multifamily housing starts declined in March, on the heels of a double-digit decline in February (first chart). Winter weather had an obvious impact delaying new construction across the nation in February, but the further decline in March suggests that the recent weakening of some macroeconomic trends, in part due to a stronger dollar and its impact on exports, may have damped builders’ enthusiasm for new projects. 

Malcolm Montgomery of Shearman & Sterling discusses some of the latest developments in the real estate lending markets.

The FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs index posted a total return of 6.9% last week, after a 4.3% gain the week before.

Nareit’s Calvin Schnure watching consumer spending, personal income data released this week.

Sustainability was the topic of the day at NAREIT's Annual Convention for All Things REIT, including the announcement of the 2016 Leader in the Light Award winners.

As an industry supporter of this year’s event, Nareit has secured complimentary passes for its members to the Greenbuild Expo, Nov. 13-14 in Philadelphia.

Nareit is happy to announce its partnership with the Real Estate Limited Partner Institute (RELPI.

The FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs Index posted a total return of 8.6% and the FTSE Nareit Equity REITs Index rose 9.1% in July.

CenterSquare’s Scott Crowe says tech stocks more at risk from withdrawal of easy money policies.

NAREIT today named the winners of its 2016 Investor CARE Awards at its investor forum, REITWeek, in New York. The annual awards honor NAREIT’s stock exchange-listed REIT and real estate operating company members that demonstrate superior shareholder communications and reporting excellence. All of NAREIT’s listed corporate members – approximately 200 companies – made up the field for this year’s awards. 

Alston & Bird’s Michael Kessler also sees improved REIT valuations supporting M&A activity.

The FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs Index rose 1.2% in May. REITs trailed the broader stock market for the month as the near-term risk of tariff disputes abated, perhaps temporarily.

Leverage can be a double-edged sword, potentially amplifying investment gains on the upside and losses on the downside.

Eva Steiner of Cornell University was recognized for her research on the effects of the inclusion of REITs in broad stock market indices.

Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) recently published a discussion note, “Drivers of Listed and Unlisted Real Estate Returns,” which analyzes the drivers of U.S. public and private real estate returns and evaluates real estate exposures in the context of a diversified investment portfolio.

Deloitte's Bob O'Brien discusses how evolving technologies are changing the real estate business in the long run.