Hotel REIT SoTHERLY Looking Inward to Create Value

Drew Sims, chairman and CEO of SoTHERLY Hotels Inc. (NASDAQ: SOHO), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview at REITWeek 2016: NAREIT’s Investor Forum at the Waldorf Astoria New York.

SoTHERLY focuses on the acquisition, renovation and repositioning of upscale full-service hotels in the southern United States. Most of the company’s properties operate under the Hilton Worldwide, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Starwood Hotels and Resorts brands.

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CareTrust REIT Growing Since Spin Off

Greg Stapley, president and CEO of CareTrust REIT (NYSE: CTRE), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview at REITWeek 2016: NAREIT’s Investor Forum at the Waldorf Astoria New York.

CareTrust was formed two years ago when it spun off from The Ensign Group. The REIT operates 144 net-leased health care properties and three senior housing properties across 18 states.

Stapley discussed the evolution of CareTrust since its formation.

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Self-Storage REIT CubeSmart Fueled by Urbanization, Limited Supply

Chris Marr, president and CEO of CubeSmart L.P. (NYSE: CUBE), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview at REITWeek 2016: NAREIT’s Investor Forum at the Waldorf Astoria New York.

CubeSmart is one of the largest owners and operators of self-storage facilities in the United States.

Marr discussed the factors driving organic growth at CubeSmart. He pointed to the lack of any significant new supply since the financial crisis, as well as the growing urbanization of the U.S.

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Washington REIT Positioned for Growth Following Transformative Period

Paul McDermott, president and CEO of Washington REIT (NYSE: WRE), joined REIT.com for a video interview at REITWeek 2016: NAREIT’s Investor Forum at the Waldorf Astoria New York.

McDermott discussed the changes underway at Washington REIT that have turned the predominantly suburban office REIT into an urban-infill focused player with significantly greater parity between office, multifamily and retail properties.

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APREA Chief Says REIT Race Underway in Asia

Peter Verwer, chief executive of the Asia Pacific Real Estate Association (APREA), joined REIT.com for a video interview at REITWeek 2016: NAREIT’s Investor Forum at the Waldorf Astoria New York.

APREA represents and promotes the real estate asset class in the Asia Pacific region. It is the industry body for the suppliers and users of capital in the real estate sector.

Verwer discussed developments surrounding listed real estate in India, the potential of the Chinese market, and the outlook for other emerging markets in Asia.

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