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Cliff Majersik, executive director at the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT), joined REIT.com for a video interview at NAREIT’s 2017 Leader in the Light Working Forum at the Hilton Austin in Austin, Texas.
Majersik discussed the latest regulatory developments that sustainability leaders should monitor.
In the latest edition of Quick Study, Brad Case, NAREIT’s senior vice president for research and industry information, said a rebound in REIT returns during December was likely caused by investor interest in undervalued assets.
The FTSE/NAREIT All REIT Index had a total return of 4.2 percent in December following four consecutive months of downturns. The S&P 500 index was up 2.0 percent in December.
“It was very difficult to make the case that REITs were overvalued. Investors started to recognize that and come back into the REIT market,” Case said.
John Kessler, president and COO of Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT), joined REIT.com for a video interview at REITWeek 2016: NAREIT’s Investor Forum at the Waldorf Astoria New York.
Empire State owns and operates office and retail properties in Manhattan and the greater New York metropolitan area, including the Empire State Building.
Justin Hutchens, chief investment officer at HCP, Inc. (NYSE: HCP), joined REIT.com for a video interview at REITWeek 2016: NAREIT’s Investor Forum at the Waldorf Astoria New York.
Earlier this year, HCP announced it would spin off its ManorCare portfolio of skilled nursing and assisted living assets into an independent, publicly traded REIT. Hutchens said the decision was made following a number of years of efforts to try to reposition the portfolio.
Brick-and-mortar shopping represents a better sustainability performance compared to online shopping, according to a new white paper released by Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG).
The study, conducted by Simon in conjunction with Deloitte Consulting, created a “cradle-to-grave” Lifecycle Analysis (LCA) that examines the environmental impact of all material, energy and fuels attributable to a product in its lifecycle.
Richard Matros, CEO of Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBRA), 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.
John Thomas, CEO of Physicians Realty Trust (NYSE: DOC), 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.
Physicians Realty owns and manages health care properties that are leased to physicians, hospitals and health care delivery systems, and other health care providers.
Spencer Kirk, CEO of Extra Space Storage, Inc. (NYSE: EXR), 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.
In October, Extra Space completed a $ 1.3 billion acquisition of SmartStop Self Storage, Inc., a public non-listed REIT. Extra Space acquired 122 stores and assumed the property management of 43 stores previously managed by SmartStop.
Conor Flynn, president and chief operating officer at Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE: KIM), joined REIT.com for a video interview at REITWorld 2015: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT at the Wynn Las Vegas.
Flynn will succeed David Henry as CEO of Kimco beginning on Jan. 1. Flynn said Henry has prepared him well for the transition.
William Trimble, president and CEO of Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DEA), 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.
Easterly focuses on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties leased to federal government agencies that serve essential functions.
Trimble pointed out that 96 percent of the company’s leasings are derived from “the safest source of credit in the world.”
