REITs invest in the majority of real estate property types, including offices, apartment buildings, warehouses, retail centers, medical facilities, data centers, cell towers and hotels.
The REIT Industry Sustainability Report 2024 includes industry trends, REIT sustainability reporting data and analysis, as well as useful information on the publicly traded U.S. REIT industry’s primary sustainability, social responsibility, and governance practices.
REITs directly employed an estimated 331,000 FTE employees who earned $31.1 billion of labor income in the U.S.
At the end of 2023, U.S. public REITs owned an estimated 580,000 properties—up 1% from the previous year—and 15 million acres of timberland across the U.S.
REITworld 2024, scheduled for Nov. 18-21 in Las Vegas, NV, will bring together REIT management teams, investors, and analysts for topical sessions, one-on-one meetings, and networking.
For 60 years, Nareit has led the U.S. REIT industry by ensuring its members’ best interests are promoted by providing unparalleled advocacy, investor outreach, continuing education and networking.
Nareit publishes a number of publications for members as well as the broader investment community.
Modeled after mutual funds, REITs historically have provided investors of all types regular income streams, diversification and long-term capital appreciation. Investors can purchase stock in equity REITs and mortgage REITs. Equity REITs own properties in a variety of real estate sectors, such as retail, office and residential.
Nareit corporate members receive exclusive benefits, including access to advocacy, investors, regulatory engagement, thought leadership, industry-leading research, professional development, member-only events, and more.
Most REITs operate as equity REITs, providing investors with the opportunity to invest in portfolios of income-producing real estate. These companies own properties in a range of real estate sectors that are leased to tenants, such as office buildings, shopping centers, apartment complexes and more. They are required to distribute a minimum of 90% of their income to shareholders in the form of dividends.
Pension, endowment, and foundation funds control over $12 trillion in total assets, with approximately $900 billion invested in real estate.
ESG issues are a growing priority for investors, making it increasingly important for REITs to thoroughly disclose how they are performing.
White House Advocates FIRPTA Reform REIT.com Videos: REITWise 2013 NAREIT Reaching Out to Defined Benefit Plans NAREIT Comments on Repurchase Agreements and Similar Transactions Proposal REIT.com Videos: Leader in the Light Working Forum NAREIT Welcomes New Member REITs in the Community Conference to Highlight Latest in REIT Research
The Real Estate Return Premium From REITs Communications Initiative "Road Buzz" – Pension Plans, Endowments, & Foundations Active Meeting Schedule A Successful REITWeek Conference in Chicago International Outreach REITs Part of a Well-Balanced Portfolio Investor Education: Georgetown REIT Summit Investor Education: Texas A&M Conference
FASB Agrees to Exempt All REITs from Phase One of Investment Companies Project Discontinued Operations Also on FASB's 2013 Agenda REIT.com Videos: CEO Spotlights REIT.com Video: Calvin Schnure, NAREIT REIT.com Videos: Industry Insights Case Meets to Discuss Interest in FTSE NAREIT USGBC Green Property Indices Register Today for REITWise Happy Holidays from NAREIT
Research says pension funds are leaving returns on the table by under-allocating to REITs.