REITWorld 2014: High Barriers to Entry Benefitting Cell Tower, Data Center, Outdoor Advertising Companies

High barriers to entry and limited supply are boosting long-term growth prospects for REITs in the cell tower, data center and outdoor advertising sectors, according to a panel at REITWorld 2014: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT. “Technology is changing the traditional model” of real estate, said panel moderator Jim Sullivan, managing director with …

REITWorld 2014: Demand Outpacing Supply Augurs Well for Retail REITs

A lack of new supply and a concerted effort by retailers to develop omnichannel shopping strategies bode well for the future of retail REITs, according to a panel at REITWorld 2014: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT. Ross Smotrich, managing director at Barclays, moderated the panel and noted that new development in the retail …

REITWorld 2014 Panelists See More Growth in Retail, Office and Hotel Sectors

CEO panelists at REITWorld 2014: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT said they expect growth to continue in the mall, office and hospitality sectors against a backdrop of changing consumer and tenant preferences. NAREIT 2015 Chair David Neithercut, the president and CEO of Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR), introduced the panel of REIT executives by …

Debra Cafaro, Keith Pauley Receive REIT Industry Awards

NAREIT presented its Industry Leadership and Industry Achievement Awards in Atlanta on Nov. 5 during REITWorld 2014: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT to Debra Cafaro and Keith Pauley, respectively. The Edward H. Linde Leadership Award, named in recognition of Ed Linde, the late CEO of Boston Properties (NYSE: BXP), was awarded to Debra …