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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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.
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New CEO Brent Smith also says WeWork deal is in response to customer demands.
CEO Ben Butcher also said ESG practices help save money over time.
CEO Nelson Mills said the company has drilled down to New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., and will consider Boston in the future.
Binkley emphasizes importance of talking to key stakeholders.
Meissner stresses importance of internal and external engagement.
Myers says goals communicate the intent of an organization.
Egan said the social element of ESG differs company by company.
AvalonBay’s Mark Delisi says the REIT is working to meet city and state emissions goals.
Horton said assessments are becoming “more granular” as they drill down to the asset level.
Alston & Bird’s Rosemarie Thurston also discusses SEC’s Regulation Best Interest.
Scott Crowe of CenterSquare says scope of institutional real estate has expanded.