Investment Strategist Remains Optimistic About Lodging, Suburban Office Real Estate

Tim Pire, managing director with Heitman, joined REIT.com for a video interview at NAREIT’s 2015 Washington Leadership Forum. Pire said he remains optimistic with regard to prospects in the lodging and suburban office markets. The lodging sector is benefitting from continuing improvement in the economy and limited supply, Pire said. Corporate earnings reports and forecasts …

Crown Castle CEO Says Investors Beginning to Appreciate REIT’s Growth Story

Ben Moreland, president and CEO of Crown Castle International Corp. (NYSE: CCI), joined REIT.com for a video interview during NAREIT’s 2015 Washington Leadership Forum. Crown Castle, which became a REIT in January 2014, is the nation’s largest provider of shared wireless infrastructure. Moreland reflected on developments at Crown Castle during the past year. News

Apartment REITs Still Have Room to Grow, CEO Says

Ed Pettinella, president and CEO of Home Properties Inc. (NYSE: HME), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview at NAREIT’s 2015 Washington Leadership Forum. Pettinella speculated that the apartment market in Washington, D.C., would start to recover in the second half of 2015. He noted that job growth is returning in the area following …

Goldman Sachs Banker Expects Rise in REIT M&A

Mike Graziano, managing director with Goldman Sachs, joined REIT.com for a video interview at NAREIT’s 2015 Washington Leadership Forum. Graziano said the rise in the number of REITs pursuing investment-grade ratings “makes a lot of sense.” He pointed out that an investment-grade rating allows for “instant and immediate access to capital.” Furthermore, it leads to …