Federal Realty CEO Offers Advice to Next Generation of REIT Leaders

Don Wood, president and CEO of Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) 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.

Wood received the NAREIT Industry Leadership Award at REITWorld 2015. The award is presented annually to a REIT executive who has made a significant and lasting contribution to the growth and betterment of the industry.

Wood offered advice for the next generation of REIT leaders.

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Health Care REIT Ventas Ahead of Interest Rate Curve, CEO Says

Debra Cafaro, chairman and CEO of Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: SRG), 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.

The Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) recognized Ventas in 2015 for the health care REIT’s sustainability program. Cafaro cited the firm’s corporate philanthropy and governance as standout features its sustainability platform.

Debra Cafaro

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Quick Study: REIT Gains Underscore Favorable Conditions

In the latest edition of Quick Study, Brad Case, NAREIT’s senior vice president for research and industry information, said REIT market gains in October provided some comfort to investors and showed that conditions are in place for continued growth.

The total returns of the FTSE/NAREIT All REIT Index rose 6.1 percent in October, while the S&P 500 Index gained 8.4 percent. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note was up 0.1 percent for the month. As of Oct. 30, REIT total returns were up 1.3 percent for the year, while the S&P 500 Index was up 2.7 percent.

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