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.
The REIT Industry Sustainability Report 2024 includes industry trends, REIT sustainability reporting data and analysis, as well as useful information on the publicly traded U.S. REIT industry’s primary sustainability, social responsibility, and governance practices.
CEM Benchmarking’s 2024 study also reveals allocations, returns, volatility, and risk-adjusted performance of 12 asset classes over 25-year period.
Health care REITs own a variety of types of health care-related real estate and collect rent from tenants.
REITweek Investor Conference, taking place June 2-5 in New York, is the REIT industry’s largest annual gathering of executives, investors, and industry partners.
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.
Din says Rayonier qualifies as a REIT primarily by generating income from sale of stumpage.
As occupancy returns, the company continues to lower energy and water use through smart operations.
Summit Hotel Properties' Mark Patterson discusses the growing impact of AI on tax processes, stressing the importance of data quality, the right tools, and secure infrastructure.
Gage Johnson points to a noticeable shift toward shareholder interests.
U.S. REITs raised $12.2 billion from secondary debt and equity offerings in the first quarter of 2025.
Lingering instability in interest rates and geopolitics has slowed transaction activity, keeping REITs cautious in early 2025.
Neil Chander highlights complexities of Canadian tax law, especially for repatriation of profits.
Shane Shelley of Morrison Foerster discusses solar integration, IRS rulings, and the complexities of REIT joint ventures.
In a rapidly evolving regulatory environment, Stacey McEvoy of Hogan Lovells emphasizes board-level alignment, compliance reviews, and a healthy skepticism toward AI tools.
The FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Extended Index declined 1.4% in March and has risen 3.1% on a year-to-date basis as of March 31.
Sonia Barros expects a shift toward a more deregulatory and pro-business stance at the SEC.
BXP, Hudson Pacific Properties, and Paramount Group were among the 2025 award winners.
Yoel Kranz says broader forms of activism are now evident in the REIT industry.
John Rayis of Lockton Companies says tax insurance and rep & warranty coverage are helping close complex real estate deals with greater confidence.
Beeman says impact of tariffs on REITs is largely indirect.
Jonathan Saltzman of PwC explains that strategic structuring and diligence can significantly impact tax outcomes and deal efficiency.