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    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. 

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    REITs Outperform Private Real Estate by More Than 2.0% in DB Plans

    CEM Benchmarking’s 2024 study also reveals allocations, returns, volatility, and risk-adjusted performance of 12 asset classes over 25-year period.

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Ayris Scales

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Paradigm for Parity’s 2024 Accelerator Program Cohort Presents Capstone

Nareit’s Ayris T. Scales spoke about the importance of advancing the careers of women in finance and commercial real estate.

09/18/2024
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Project Destined Graduates Spring Cohort of its REIT Bridge Program

The social impact platform's student training program was funded by the Nareit DDEI Giving Campaign in 2023.

05/10/2024
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Honoring the Past, Investing in the Future

February presents a designated opportunity for us to pause, reflect, and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black Americans on our country, fostering a collective appreciation for the culture’s rich history and enduring impact.

02/01/2024
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Black History Month
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Nareit’s Scales Presents American Hotel & Lodging Association Foundation with $85,000 Grant

On Jan. 21, Nareit’s Ayris T. Scales joined a Nareit DDEI grantee, the American Hotel & Lodging Association Foundation (AHLAF), during its 6th Annual Gala, Night of a Thousand Stars.

01/26/2024
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Kenyan Conference Addresses Unlocking the Potential of REITs in East Africa

Nareit’s Ayris Scales presented at the REITs Association of Kenya’s recent annual conference in Naivasha.

12/01/2023
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REESA: The Global REIT Alliance Hosts Fall 2023 Meeting in London

The meeting was held alongside EPRA’s annual conference.

09/15/2023
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REESA Hosts Spring 2023 Conference in Toronto

Members of the Real Estate Equity Securitization Alliance marked the 30th anniversary of REITs in Canada by opening the Toronto Stock Exchange alongside industry leaders.

04/14/2023
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