PwC Partner Highlights State Tax Issues Impacting REITs

Sam Melehani, partner at PwC, joined REIT.com for a video interview during REITWise 2015: NAREIT’s Law, Accounting and Finance Conference held in Phoenix. Melehani commented on two recent developments at the state level regarding the taxation of REITs. First, he noted that proposed legislation in Hawaii to abolish the dividends paid deduction for REITs has …

Chicago Deferred Exchange CEO says 1031 Exchanges Play Vital Role for Real Estate

Mary Cunningham, president and CEO of Chicago Deferred Exchange Company (CDEC), joined REIT.com for a video interview during REITWise 2015: NAREIT’s Law, Accounting and Finance Conference held in Phoenix. Founded in 1989, CDEC is one of the largest providers of qualified intermediary and exchange accommodation titleholder services for investors looking to structure tax-deferred exchanges under …

Consultant Says Social Media Use Growing Among REITs

Evan Urbania, CEO of ChatterBlast Media, joined REIT.com for a video interview during REITWise 2014: NAREIT’s Law, Accounting and Finance Conference held in Boca Raton, Fla. Urbania’s company advises clients on how to best utilize social media. He was asked for his assessment of REITs’ incorporation of social media platforms. News

Post Properties Tax Director Highlights Importance of Documentation

Kate Mason, senior vice president for taxation at Post Properties Inc. (NYSE: PPS), joined REIT.com for a video interview during REITWise 2014: NAREIT’s Law, Accounting and Finance Conference held in Boca Raton, Fla. Post Properties is a developer and operator of upscale multifamily apartment communities. Mason was asked to comment on the issues that are …

Analyst Says REITs’ Capital Structures Appropriately Leveraged

Luke Zubrod, director of risk and regulatory advisory services with Chatham Financial, joined REIT.com for a video interview during REITWise 2014: NAREIT’s Law, Accounting and Finance Conference held in Boca Raton, Fla. Zubrod was asked about the dialogue surrounding the appropriate level of leverage for REITs and the stakes related to the decisions that REITs …

Compensia Analyst Says REITs Should Know Vulnerabilities in Say-on-Pay Vote

Mark Borges, principal at Compensia, joined REIT.com for a video interview during REITWise 2014: NAREIT’s Law, Accounting and Finance Conference held in Boca Raton, Fla. Borges commented on the steps a REIT should take to win a say-on-pay vote. “I think it’s important to plan ahead. In the past, you could simply file your proxy …

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 …