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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NYSE’s Bohlert Says REIT IPO Pipeline Relatively Dry

Ron Bohlert, managing director of the global corporate client group of the NYSE, joined REIT.com for a video interview during REITWise 2014: NAREIT’s Law, Accounting and Finance Conference held in Boca Raton, Fla.

Bohlert was asked to discuss some of the initial trends in the market for REIT initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2014. Bohlert described the 2013 IPO market as “incredibly active.” Overall, 230 companies listed in 2013 (half of those on the NYSE), generating approximately $ 55 billion in new capital. Seventeen REITs listed and raised a combined total of $ 4.5 billion.

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Brandywine Realty Trust sees Recurring Benefits from Sustainability Initiatives

Brad Molotsky, executive vice president and general counsel with Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE: BDN), joined REIT.com for a video interview during REITWise 2014: NAREIT’s Law, Accounting and Finance Conference held in Boca Raton, Fla.

Brandywine Realty has its headquarters in Radnor, Pa. The company owns, leases and manages urban, town center and suburban office properties.

Molotsky discussed the role sustainability can play in a firm’s efforts to maximize revenue.

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Credit Suisse Analyst 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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