Off-Market Deals Benefitting ROIC, CEO Says

Stuart Tanz, president and CEO of Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. (NYSE: ROIC), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview during REITWeek 2014: NAREIT’s Investor Forum, held in New York. Tanz was asked about the level of competition in the transactions market and sourcing for potential acquisitions. With capital “readily available,” Tanz said competition for …

Gale Sees Greater Growth Opportunities in Development Over Acquisitions

Barden Gale, vice chairman with Mack Real Estate Group (MREG), joined REIT.com for a video interview during REITWeek 2014: NAREIT’s Investor Forum, held in New York. Gale joined MREG in October. The company is primarily involved in developing multifamily residential rental projects in urban markets. Gale noted that the firm is catering to renters in …

Dynex Capital CEO Expects Interest Rates to Remain Low

Byron Boston, president, CEO and co-chief investment officer of Dynex Capital, Inc. (NYSE: DX), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview during REITWeek 2014: NAREIT’s Investor Forum, held in New York. Boston was asked to explain the investment philosophy behind the mortgage REIT. “Our overall philosophy is one of executing a simple strategy with …

Crown Castle CEO says REIT Model Provides “Right Long-Term Structure”

Ben Moreland, president and CEO of Crown Castle International Corp. (NYSE: CCI), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview during REITWeek 2014: NAREIT’s Investor Forum, held in New York. Crown Castle went public in 1998, but didn’t begin operating as a stock exchange-listed REIT until the beginning of 2014. Moreland was asked to comment …

Forest City Enterprises CEO Positive on Office, Multifamily, Retail Fundamentals

David LaRue, president and CEO of Forest City Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: FCE.A), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview during REITWeek 2014: NAREIT’s Investor Forum, held in New York. Forest City owns, operates and develops properties in the office,  multifamily,  and retail sectors. LaRue analyzed some of the major trends in each of the …

Green Street VP Sees Overlap Between CRE Seller and Buyer Motivations

Phillip Owens, vice president with Green Street Advisors’ Advisory and Consulting Team, joined REIT.com for a video interview during REITWeek 2014: NAREIT’s Investor Forum, held in New York. Owens discussed the trend of non-traditional real estate companies seeking to unlock the value of their real estate. News

FelCor CEO Cites Portfolio Transformation As Key Move

Richard Smith, president and CEO of FelCor Lodging Trust (NYSE: FCH), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview during REITWeek 2014: NAREIT’s Investor Forum, held in New York. This year marks the 20th anniversary of hotel REIT FelCor being listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Smith discussed the importance of this milestone. News

Federal Realty CEO Says Company “Firing On All Cylinders”

Donald Wood, president and CEO of Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview during REITWeek 2014: NAREIT’s Investor Forum, held in New York. Federal Realty’s funds from operations (FFO) per share hit an all-time high in the first quarter. Wood was asked about the factors behind those results, …

New York REIT President Reflects on Strong Market Response to Public Listing

Michael Happel, president of New York REIT, Inc. (NYSE: NYRT), joined REIT.com for a video interview during REITWeek 2014: NAREIT’s Investor Forum, held in New York. New York REIT started as a public, non-listed REIT (PNLR) before listing on the NYSE in April. Happel was asked about market reaction to the listing. “The market response …