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EPA ENERGY STAR Program Incorporating Tenant Recognition Jean Lupinacci, director of the commercial and industrial branch of ENERGY STAR at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), joined REIT.com for a video interview at NAREIT’s 2017 Leader in the Light Working Forum at the Hilton Austin in Austin, Texas. Lupinacci discussed the EPA’s plans to introduce Tenant …

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Multifamily REIT UDR CEO Takes On Urban Development Challenges Tom Toomey, president and CEO of multifamily REIT UDR, Inc. (NYSE: UDR), is the first CEO of a public firm to serve as global chairman of the Urban Land Institute (ULI). His two-year term began in June. In an interview with REIT.com, Toomey spoke about the …

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888 Boylston Takes Sustainability to New Level for Boston Properties In a city renowned for its landmarks, Boston Properties, Inc. (NYSE: BXP) has added the wind turbines atop its 888 Boylston Street building in Boston’s Back Bay to a diverse list of sights. Bryan Koop, Boston Properties’ executive vice president for the Boston region, says …

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Easterly Government Properties Focusing on Acquisitions William Trimble, president and CEO of Easterly Government Properties (NYSE: DEA), joined REIT.com for a video interview at REITWeek 2017: NAREIT’s Investor Forum at the New York Hilton Midtown. Easterly acquires, develops and manages class-A commercial properties that are leased to government agencies primarily through the General Services Administration …

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REITs Move Lower in May REIT returns lost ground in May and lagged the broader market, as investors remained cautious on several fronts, market watchers said. The total returns of the FTSE NAREIT All REITs Index fell 0.2 percent in May, while the S&P 500 posted a return of 1.4 percent. Total returns of the …

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Accounting Expert Outlines Impact of FASB Hedge Accounting Proposals on REITs Robert Barton, vice president of accounting advisory at Chatham Financial, joined REIT.com for a video interview at NAREIT’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. Barton recently participated on a panel at REITWise 2017: NAREIT’s Law, Accounting & Finance Conference in La Quinta, California. Barton commented on …

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REIT Returns Flat in April REITs returns ended flat in April as investor uncertainty late in the month diminished earlier gains, market watchers said.  The total returns of the FTSE NAREIT All REITs Index gained 0.5 percent in April, while the S&P 500 posted a return of 1.0 percent. Total returns of the FTSE/NAREIT All …

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