REIT Rankings Best Real Estate Investment Trust Rankings – REIT Rankings
The commercial real estate industry should see at least three more years of sustainable growth, based on a combination of sound economic and property market fundamentals, according to a survey of industry economists.
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 Section 1031.
John Thomas, president and CEO of Physicians Realty Trust (NYSE: DOC), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview at NAREIT’s 2015 Washington Leadership Forum.
Tyler Morse, CEO of MCR Development, joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview at NAREIT’s 2015 Washington Leadership Forum.
MCR Development maintains an active renovation platform and is currently renovating approximately 30 hotels in its portfolio. Morse said the firm is focusing on renovations that “impact the consumers most directly.” These include changes to rooms to accommodate personal electronic devices.
Mitchell Sabshon, CEO of Inland Real Estate Investment Corp., joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview during NAREIT’s 2015 Washington Leadership Forum.
Inland sponsors non-listed REITs and also offers privately placed real estate transactions. In 2014, the two businesses made combined acquisitions of almost $ 1.3 billion, according to Sabshon.
Inland focuses primarily on multi-tenant retail properties, especially shopping center-anchored assets, as well as apartment buildings.
In the latest episode of the NAREIT Podcast, Susan Phillips, CEO of SelectLeaders, discussed trends in hiring in the real estate industry.
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 for 2015 have also been positive, he noted. Suburban office, meanwhile, has benefitted from the expansion in employment, Pire said.
Cliff Majersik, executive director with the Institute for Market Transformation, joined REIT.com for a video interview at NAREIT’s 2015 Leader in the Light Working Forum in Reston, Va.
The Institute for Market Transformation is a non-profit organization that aims to encourage energy efficiency and green building. Majerisk said the firm believes REITs can be market leaders in promoting sustainable real estate.
David Stanford, founder and executive managing director of professional services firm RealFoundations, joined REIT.com for a video interview at NAREIT’s 2015 Leader in the Light Working Forum in Reston, Va.
RealFoundations is a Dallas-based management consultancy firm that specializes in the commercial real estate sector.
Stanford discussed the changes he has seen in the development of sustainability during the last few years.
