Credit Suisse Banker says REIT Debt Markets Healthy as Ever

Andy Richard, managing director of the Real Estate Group at Credit Suisse, joined REIT.com for a video interview during REITWise 2014: NAREIT’s Law, Accounting and Finance Conference held in Boca Raton, Fla.

Richard was asked about the state of REIT capital markets and the prospects they face going forward.

“On the equity side, stocks are trading at very healthy levels. It’s a very seasoned asset class with a broad range of investors who are interested,” Richard said. On the debt side, he added, “I have never seen the debt markets healthier than they are now.”

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Sternlicht Sees Strong Potential in Single-Family Housing Business

Starwood Capital Group Chairman and CEO Barry Sternlicht is expressing confidence that the single-family rental housing sector has the potential to become a major REIT asset class, but he acknowledges that investors remain skeptical.

Sternlicht, chairman of single-family home REIT Starwood Waypoint Residential Trust (NYSE: SWAY), spoke on April 23 at the Real Estate Luminaries Series at Georgetown University. He discussed the company’s foray into a new segment of the REIT market.

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Investor Hasn’t Seen Wave of Deals Anticipated in Europe

Sonny Kalsi, founder and partner of real estate investing and advisory firm GreenOak, joined REIT.com for a video interview before participating in a panel discussion at the 2014 Real Estate Luminaries Series event on April 23 at Georgetown University.

GreenOak, formed in 2010, has an investment portfolio that spans the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom.

Kalsi was asked whether the size of  GreenOaks’s European portfolio reflects a lack of attractive opportunities in that region.

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Greenberg Traurig Lawyer Discusses Legislative Proposals

Sandy Presant, chair of the real estate fund practice at law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP, joined REIT.com for a video interview during REITWise 2014: NAREIT’s Law, Accounting and Finance Conference held in Boca Raton, Fla.

Presant was asked about current tax reform proposals being discussed on Capitol Hill and what they might mean for REITs.

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ISS Consultant Outlines Steps for REITs to Win Say-on-Pay Vote

John Roe, head of advisory for Institutional Shareholder Services Corporate Services, joined REIT.com for a video interview during REITWise 2014: NAREIT’s Law, Accounting and Finance Conference held in Boca Raton, Fla.

Roe was asked about the steps he would recommend a REIT take in order to win “say-on-pay” approval for executive compensation.

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