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Moody’s Analyst Says REITs Using Unsecured Debt to Refinance Portfolios

Merrie Frankel, vice president and senior credit officer at Moody’s Investors Service, joined REIT.com for a video interview at REITWorld 2014: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

Frankel offered insights into the increasing number of REITs that are obtaining investment-grade credit ratings. She emphasized that liquidity in the market is an important factor.

“It’s access to the public debt market. It’s the ability to finance your assets, your growth, your company with the best instrument at the best spreads,” she said.

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S&P Credit Analyst: REITs Ready to Absorb Interest Rate Hikes

Lisa Sarajian, managing director with Standard & Poor’s Rating Services, joined REIT.com for a video interview at REITWorld 2014: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

S&P’s annual report on the REIT industry offered a positive outlook for the coming year. Sarajian attributed the optimism to a strengthening economy, which is building up business and consumer confidence. As a result, companies are enjoying “solid” operating fundamentals, according to Sarajian. She noted that occupancy rates have improved for all sectors.

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EdR CEO Sees Student Housing REITs Increasing Market Share

Randy Churchey, president and CEO of EdR (NYSE: EDR), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview at REITWorld 2014: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

EdR is one of the largest developers, owners and managers of collegiate housing communities in the United States. Recently, the company completed the purchase of The District on Apache, a collegiate housing community at Arizona State University (ASU), for approximately $ 90 million.

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REITs’ Modest Gains in November in Line With Broader Market

REITs posted modest gains during November that were in line with the broader market, although year-to-date the sector continues to outperform by a solid margin.

The total return of the FTSE NAREIT All REITs Index was 2.3 percent in November. The S&P 500 Index rose 2.7 percent in November.

As of the end of November, the FTSE NAREIT All REITs Index had gained 25.8 percent in 2014, while the S&P 500 Index was up 14 percent.

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Quick Study: REITs Keep Pace With Broader Market in November

In the latest edition of Quick Study, Brad Case, NAREIT’s senior vice president for research and industry information, reviewed market gains in November and longer-term trends in the REIT sector.

The total returns on the FTSE NAREIT All REITs Index were 2.3 percent for November. While returns on the S&P 500 Index rose 2.7 percent last month, Case noted that REITs outperformed small and mid-sized companies.

For the year through Nov. 28, the FTSE NAREIT All REITs Index was up 25.8 percent, compared with a 14 percent gain for the S&P 500 Index.

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JP Morgan Analyst Sees Adjustment Period for REITs When Rates Rise

Mark Streeter, managing director at JP Morgan Chase, joined REIT.com for a video interview at REITWorld 2014: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

Streeter said he is keeping an eye on interest rates heading into 2015 when they are projected to rise. He pointed out that announcements of shifts in monetary policy have created volatility in the REIT market, most recently in 2013 when the Federal Reserve announced its plans for tapering.

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