Modernization of Student Housing Boosting Leasing, EdR CEO Says

Randy Churchey, president and CEO of student housing REIT EdR (NYSE: EDR), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview during REITWeek 2014: NAREIT’s Investor Forum, held in New York. EdR’s estimates show supply growth slowing in the student housing sector in the next year. Churchey called the trend an “encouraging” sign. Supply growth and …

Home Properties CEO Reflects on 20th Anniversary of NYSE Listing

Home Properties, Inc. (NYSE: HME) President and CEO Edward Pettinella joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview during REITWeek 2014: NAREIT’s Investor Forum, held in New York. Home Properties is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its listing on the New York Stock Exchange. Pettinella reflected on what the milestone means for the company. News

Investment Strategist Pleasantly Surprised by Health Care, Net Lease REIT Sectors

Tim Pire, managing director with Heitman, joined REIT.com for a video interview during REITWeek 2014: NAREIT’s Investor Forum, held in New York. Pire serves as chief investment strategist of Heitman’s global real estate securities group. Looking at the performance of the REIT market, Pire said the health care and triple-net lease REIT sectors represent pleasant …

Green Street Analyst Sees Solid Fundamentals in Industrial REIT Sector

Eric Frankel, analyst at Green Street Advisors, joined REIT.com for a video interview during REITWeek 2014: NAREIT’s Investor Forum, held in New York. Frankel discussed developments in the industrial REIT sector during the first half of the year. Industrial fundamentals have been good for the past few years, said Frankel, noting that the recovery in …

Attractive Real Estate Opportunities Remain in U.S. for Global Investors, Investment Manager Says

Sophia Banar, managing director with Forum Securities Limited, joined REIT.com for a video interview during REITWeek 2014: NAREIT’s Investor Forum, held in New York. Banar covers U.S. real estate companies for Forum Securities. Additionally, she advises the firm’s global portfolio management team. Banar joined Forum Securities in April after serving as a portfolio manager with …