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    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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    REITs Outperform Private Real Estate by More Than 2.0% in DB Plans

    CEM Benchmarking’s 2024 study also reveals allocations, returns, volatility, and risk-adjusted performance of 12 asset classes over 25-year period.

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    REITs Leverage Joint Venture Partnerships to Fuel Expansion
    REITs Leverage Joint Venture Partnerships to Fuel Expansion

    Partnerships are occurring across a range of REIT property sectors.

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    Nareit's John Worth along with Brandon Benjamin of Brookfield Asset Management will discuss the performance for the second quarter of 2025 and upcoming trends.

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Technology & Innovation

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Vinson & Elkins Sees Opportunity in Data Centers and Private Capital as REIT Market Evolves

Partner Daniel LeBey emphasized the firm’s readiness to support clients amid high interest rates, private capital growth, and a surge in data center demand.

06/26/2025
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Daniel LeBey, partner, Vinson & Elkins
Industry News
AI Industry’s Office Space Demands Creating Strong Tailwinds for REITs

Gains on the West Coast could spread to other tech-oriented markets over time, experts say.

06/17/2025
AI Tech
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Digital Realty General Counsel on AI’s Role as Business Enabler, Regulatory Challenge

Jeannie Lee also discusses factors supporting successful M&A transactions.

 

04/30/2025
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Jeannie Lee
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How Companies Can Survive a Cyber Attack: Practical Legal Advice

Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Kevin Scott says businesses should have a detailed incident response plan and understand their insurance coverage before a breach occurs.

04/16/2025
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Kevin Scott, Greenberg Traurig
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Deloitte Strategist on AI’s Practical Implications for Real Estate

Jana Borer stresses the need for a “human in the loop” when utilizing AI.

04/16/2025
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Jana Borer
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Exercise Caution and Clarity Amid Shifting Sustainability, AI Landscapes

In a rapidly evolving regulatory environment, Stacey McEvoy of Hogan Lovells emphasizes board-level alignment, compliance reviews, and a healthy skepticism toward AI tools.

04/11/2025
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Stacey McEvoy, Hogan Lovells
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AI’s Role in Tax Automation: Making Sense of the Data Deluge

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.

04/08/2025
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Mark Patterson, Summit Hotel Properties
Industry News
REITs Look to Reinvestment to Create Value & Drive Growth

Veris, Extra Space, Ventas, and Simon are all strategically reinvesting across their portfolios.

01/14/2025
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REIT Access to Debt Markets, Ability to Issue Equity, Points to Growth Opportunities in 2025

Nareit’s John Worth also sees “tremendous opportunities” for REITs to complete institutional portfolios.

01/02/2025
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UDR CTO Josh Gampp on the Role of Technology in Improving the Resident Experience

Gampp says UDR is focusing on gaining efficiency, improving systems to benefit customers.

09/25/2024
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AvalonBay Integrates AI, Opens Second Customer Care Center to Advance Centralization

The REIT continues to prioritize innovation that strengthens service.

08/07/2024
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Tax Challenges and Future Trends: A Conversation with Grant Thornton’s Jim Wittmer

Wittmer discussed the pressing tax challenges facing real estate, including the evolving tax landscape.

04/19/2024
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Jim Wittmer, Grant Thornton

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