Sarah Borchersen-Keto

Combined $8.4 billion REIT to focus on New York, Washington markets.

Deal will enable REIT to enter new markets, including Las Vegas and Northern California.

NAREIT’s Brad Case says property values remain firm year-to-date.

NAREIT’s Brad Case says underlying fundamentals remain solid.

Lodging REIT CEO Justin Knight says 2016 is off to a solid start.

Stuart Eisenberg of BDO USA says REITs face challenges in finding deals that make sense.

First-quarter earnings present positive outlook, analysts say.

Shopping center REIT approaching the 20^th anniversary of going public.

Transaction includes spinoff of Houston assets into new publicly traded REIT.