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.
Nareit’s REIT Directory provides a comprehensive list of REIT and publicly traded real estate companies that are members of Nareit. The directory can be sorted and filtered by sector, listing status, and stock performance.
CEM Benchmarking’s 2024 study also reveals allocations, returns, volatility, and risk-adjusted performance of 12 asset classes over 25-year period.
For the remainder of 2025 and into 2026, REITs are well-equipped to handle market volatility while capitalizing on growth opportunities in CRE transactions.
REITworld will take place Dec. 8-11 in Dallas, TX. This event provides opportunities for individual meetings between REITs, investors, and analysts.
For 60 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.
Bodner says questions about scale could trigger increased transaction activity.
CEO Mark Allan sees a recovery in transaction activity this year and into 2026.
First quarter REIT performance, early second quarter performance, and how REITs are positioned amid current market volatility was the focus of the April 8 webinar, “FTSE Nareit US Real Estate Indexes in Review & What’s Next.”
Kelly Shaw says LoopNet’s platform was involved in 51% of CRE transactions in 2023.
Alimchandani also highlights recent SEC priorities and trends.
JLL’s Jacob Rowden says availability rates are falling for first time in five years.
Beeman says next administration will have large role in shaping impact from global corporate tax changes.
Easterly supports important missions of the U.S. government through real estate.
Green Street’s Cedrik Lachance says REITs are “fantastic way” to arbitrage between public, private markets.
RCLCO Fund Advisors’ William Maher says investors looking to REITs for broader property exposure.
Florio says proactive sustainability practices leads to enhanced property values.
Grant Thornton’s Mary Selvanadin says effective communication, proactive planning, and market awareness are crucial for REITs to meet IRS rules and build strong tax functions.
Easterly also discusses market health, valuation hurdles, and future prospects.
Prentiss Feagles says the dynamic nature of the REIT industry has kept him engaged.
Andrew Alesbury also discusses challenges in realizing full potential of sustainability and decarbonization.
Tony Edwards reflects on his 30-year-plus career at Nareit.