DCT Says Industrial Demand Coming From All Sectors

Philip Hawkins, president and CEO of DCT Industrial Trust (NYSE: DCT), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview at REITWorld 2016: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge.

Next month marks the 10-year anniversary of DCT’s initial public offering.

A key part of DCT’s strategy is its network of local personnel who are able to build relationships and “stay in tune with what’s going on,” according to Hawkins.

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CEOs Say Demand Growing in Rexford’s Markets as Supply Stays Scarce

Howard Schwimmer and Michael Frankel, co-CEOs of Rexford Industrial Realty Inc. (NYSE: REXR), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview at REITWorld 2015: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT at the Wynn Las Vegas.

Rexford has increased the square footage of its Southern California-based portfolio by 21 percent since the beginning of 2015. Schwimmer discussed what has been driving the activity.

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Inland Executive Says Multifamily Demand Bolstering Latest REIT

JoAnn McGuinness, executive vice president of Inland Real Estate Investment Corp., a sponsor of non-listed REITs and private partnerships, has worked with each of the seven REITs sponsored by Inland during her 23-year tenure with the company.

As the company embarks on its newest REIT, Inland Residential Properties Trust, Inc., McGuinness spoke to REIT.com about the dynamics of the multifamily market, trends in the retail segment and Inland’s unique approach to nurturing its female employees.

 

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DCT Industrial CEO Says Demand for Space Still Strong

Phil Hawkins, CEO of DCT Industrial Trust, Inc. (NYSE: DCT), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview at REITWorld 2015: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT at the Wynn Las Vegas.

DCT focuses on bulk distribution and light industrial properties located in high-volume distribution markets in the United States.

Hawkins discussed the trends he sees in industrial real estate regarding supply and demand.

“I feel excellent. I’m very bullish on our business,” he said.

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